Looking ahead to possible offseason moves involving Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Milan Lucic, James Reimer and more in your NHL rumor mill. THE BOSTON GLOBE: After noting the reasons why this year’s trade deadline was a dud, Fluto Shinzawa explains June is the more efficient month for making trades. “Teams have yet to set rosters or budgets […]
Notable game recaps, injury update and more in today’s collection of NHL headline links. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Corey Crawford made 33 saves while Patrick Kane reached a career-high 89 points as the Chicago Blackhawks downed the Detroit Red Wings 4-1. Crawford’s performance this season is generating Vezina Trophy talk. He leads the league in shutouts (7), is […]
With the NHL’s 2016 trade deadline history, here’s a look ahead at what we could see in this summer’s trade market. More salary-dumping trades. The current cap ceiling is $71.4 million. In December, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman projected the salary cap for 2016-17 could rise by $3 million. Thanks to the reduced value of the […]
Latest speculation on Leafs goalie targets, Jared Cowen’s future and recent updates on the Red Wings and Wild. TORONTO SUN: Steve Simmons lists “Frederik Andersen of Anaheim; Jimmy Howard of Detroit; Jacob Markstrom of Vancouver” as goaltenders the Maple Leafs should consider if they’re available in the offseason. SPECTOR’S NOTE: With former Wings coach Mike Babcock […]
Notable game recaps, Jets to host Oilers in 2016 Heritage Classic and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. THE WASHINGTON POST: Matt Niskanen’s overtime goal lifted the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory, making them the first team this season to reach 100 points. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received a five-minute major for boarding […]
The Hurricanes look ahead following their trade deadline moves, while Scott Hartnell & Fedor Tyutin face uncertain futures in Columbus. THE NEWS & OBSERVER: In the wake of the Carolina Hurricanes recent trades of Eric Staal, Kris Versteeg and John-Michael Liles, Chip Alexander and Luke DeCock recently reported the Carolina Hurricanes have “turned the page” and […]
Game recaps, injury updates and more in today’s collection of notable NHL news links. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: Derek Stepan scored the game winner and Antti Raanta made 32 saves to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Valeri Nichushkin netted two points on his 21st birthday […]
Updates on Jonathan Drouin and Travis Hamonic, plus speculation on Ondrej Pavelec’s future with the Jets. SPORTSNET: Chris Johnston reports the entry-level contract of suspended Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin won’t be tolled forward a season. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league “(hasn’t) previously had a practice of allowing clubs to toll […]
Another milestone for Jagr, Julien ties a Bruins franchise coaching record and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. SUN-SENTINEL.COM: Jaromir Jagr’s first-period assist during the Florida Panthers 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche was his 1,850th career NHL point, tying him for third on the all-time list with the great Gordie Howe. Jagr is […]
Check out the most recent post-trade deadline Oilers speculation. EDMONTON SUN: Following the recent NHL trade deadline, Terry Jones wondered why Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn’t ship out disappointing right wing Nail Yakupov. Jones notes the Oilers didn’t exactly showcase Yakupov during the game before deadline day, leaving him on the fourth line. He speculates […]