P.K. Subban on his trade to Nashville, latest contract signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. SPORTSNET: Eric Engels has a two-part interview with defenseman P.K. Subban, who talks about his time with the Montreal Canadiens and his trade to the Nashville Predators. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Like Canadiens owner Geoff Molson and […]
Potential summer trade candidates & latest on the Rangers in your NHL rumor mill. SUMMER TRADE CANDIDATES ESPN.COM: Matthew Coller lists New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash, St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, Anaheim Ducks blueliner Cam Fowler, Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, Minnesota Wild blueliner Matt Dumba […]
George McPhee named Las Vegas GM, latest contract signings & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL: Former Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee has been selected as the GM for Las Vegas’ NHL expansion franchise. A news conference is set for today to make the official announcement. SPECTOR’S NOTE: […]
Teams that could be busy in the trade market, plus updates on the Leafs, Wings, Oilers & Panthers in your NHL rumor mill. TRADE MARKET CANDIDATES USA TODAY: Kevin Allen lists eight teams he believes could be active in this summer’s trade market. Anaheim Ducks: Once restricted free agent defenseman Hampus Lindholm is […]
Doan re-signs with Coyotes, salary arbitration dates set & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC: Sources indicate the Arizona Coyotes re-signed right wing and long-time captain Shane Doan to a one-year, bonus-laden contract. “The deal contains a base salary of $2.5 million, a source said, a deferred signing bonus and incentives […]
The latest on Alex Ovechkin and Matt Dumba, plus five UFAs who could help the Bruins, in today’s NHL rumor mill. OVECHKIN CSN MID-ATLANTIC: Chuck Gormley wonders if Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will follow the same path as Pavel Datsyuk when his contract expires in five years time. Datsyuk recently left the Detroit […]
Notables RFAs poised to cash in, plus updates on Eric Lindros, Marc Bergevin, Alex Burrows & more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. CBS SPORTS: With Nashville’s Filip Forsberg, Columbus’ Seth Jones, Florida’s Vincent Trocheck, Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele and Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon already receiving lucrative long-term contracts this summer, other notable restricted free […]
A week ago, I published this piece ranking the best remaining NHL unrestricted free agents at every position. As of today (July 10), all but one player (Chris Kelly) remains unsigned. It’s not surprising. With the best players snapped up on the opening day (July 1) of the free-agent market, the depth of talent plunged rapidly […]
A look at possible moves by the San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs in your NHL rumor mill. POSSIBLE SHARKS TRADE CANDIDATES CSN BAY AREA: With the San Jose Sharks adding Mikkel Boedker and David Schlemko via free agency, they’re now close to the salary-cap ceiling. Kevin Kurz recently suggested one or more […]
Updates on the Sabres, Panthers and more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. THE BUFFALO NEWS: It’s possible the Sabres could start next season without Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly. Kane is expected to face non-criminal harassment charges stemming from a recent incident in a Buffalo bar, while O’Reilly is headed to court […]