A possible lockout issue, the issue of analytics and much more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. TSN: Travis Yost suggests the issue of bonus-laden contract signed by players such as Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos, Vancouver’s Loui Eriksson and the New York Islanders’ Andrew Ladd could lead to another NHL lockout. He notes […]
The New York Rangers traded center Derick Brassard and a seventh-round pick in 2018 to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for center Mika Zibanejad and a second-round pick in 2018. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton was looking to shake up his roster following their quick early exit from the 2016 NHL playoffs. He also […]
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 […]
The NHL’s unrestricted free agent market opens today. Check out all the latest speculation over which teams are interested in which players and more. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Today’s rumor links are presented largely without comment. I’ll keep a running tally of the notable free-agent signings and trades in my News section,with a roundup of the top […]
On the eve of NHL free agency, here’s the latest notable free-agent and speculation. Free agent speculation CSNNE.COM: Joe Haggerty reports the Boston Bruins might be having second thoughts about pitching an expensive offer sheet to Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba. He notes the high cost in draft picks the Bruins would need to part […]
Possible host change for Hockey Night in Canada and more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. TORONTO STAR: Sources claims George Stroumboulopoulos won’t be returning next season as host of Hockey Night in Canada. His replacement will reportedly be Ron MacLean, the man he replaced in 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS (VIA OTTAWA SUN): […]
Updates on Steven Stamkos, Rick Nash, Mike Hoffman, Alex Radulov, Cam Ward and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Latest on Stamkos, Nash, Radulov & the Stars. WGR 550 (via TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Citing the disappointing finish to the New York Rangers season, Friedman believes there’s a possibility they could try and move left wing Rick […]
Trade scenarios for the Oilers’, rebuilding the Bruins, the Penguins goalie status and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Trading the Oilers’ first-round draft pick. EDMONTON JOURNAL: Jim Matheson offers up some trade scenarios for the Edmonton Oilers. One is packaging center Leon Draisaitl and defenseman Oscar Klefbom with the pick to the Montreal Canadiens […]
Latest on the Flyers, Red Wings, Penguins and Senators in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. Flyers free-agent options. PHILLY.COM: Sam Carchidi lists St. Louis Blues center David Backes, Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikkel Boedker, Blues right wing Troy Brouwer, Boston Bruins right wing Loui Eriksson, Chicago Blackhawks left winger Andrew Ladd, Los Angeles Kings LW […]
Latest on the Oilers plus updates on the NHL offseason coaching carousel. Oilers. EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples examines the pros and cons of trading Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Among the factors is moving him won’t leave as big a gap at forward than moving Jordan Eberle, plus he could be of more value to other […]