NHL Rumors: David Backes, Ken Holland, and more
Is the David Backes “Injury” Boston’s salvation? NBC Sports Boston Joe Haggerty: The Boston Bruins eyeing salary-cap help in any way are hoping that David Backes is injured. That is one option. Another choice involves praying one of their injured…
NHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen Back Talking Contract?
Rantanen talks have resumed David Pagnotta: Have been told that contract talks between the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen‘s camp have resumed recently. Things may not be close, but contract talks continue. Rantanen only interested in playing in the NHL…
NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins and Torey Krug Haven’t Talked Contract Extension
Bruins and Krug haven’t talked extension Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug is entering the final year of his contract. He’d like to remain in Boston but so far contract extension talks have been “nonexistent.” “Nope, nothing,”…
NHL Rumors: Brayden Point, and Jim Rutherford Trade Time?
Is it time to worry about Brayden Point‘s contract situation? Joe Smith of The Athletic (mailbag): The craziest thing with this restricted free agent jam up is that no one in Tampa Bay even worries about Brayden Point. Point’s teammates…
Quick Hits: Sheahan, Schuldt, Tarasenko, Johnson, and Krebs
The Oilers sign Sheahan Mark Spector: The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Riley Sheahan to a one-year deal worth $900,000. Mark Spector: “It is still unknown whether Riley Sheahan can play third line minutes in EDM. More likely a fourth-liner…
Quick Hits: Sheahan, Schuldt, Tarasenko, Johnson, and Krebs
The Oilers sign Sheahan Mark Spector: The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Riley Sheahan to a one-year deal worth $900,000. Mark Spector: “It is still unknown whether Riley Sheahan can play third line minutes in EDM. More likely a fourth-liner…
NHL News: The Carolina Hurricanes Sign Free Agent Defenseman Jake Gardiner
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Jake Gardiner to a four-year contract worth $16.2 million – a $4.05 million cap hit. The 29-year old was drafted 17th overall in the 1st round of the 2008 draft by the…
NHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen Back Talking Contract?
Rantanen talks have resumed David Pagnotta: Have been told that contract talks between the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen‘s camp have resumed recently. Things may not be close, but contract talks continue. Rantanen only interested in playing in the NHL…
NHL News: The Carolina Hurricanes Sign Free Agent Defenseman Jake Gardiner
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Jake Gardiner to a four-year contract worth $16.2 million – a $4.05 million cap hit. The 29-year old was drafted 17th overall in the 1st round of the 2008 draft by the…
A Look at Jake Gardiner’s new four year deal with Carolina Hurricanes
Jake Gardiner enjoyed such a breakout season two years ago. Then, a back injury and getting shuttled out of Toronto’s plans spurned him. Ultimately, a change of address was coming for a variety of reasons. That came to fruition on…
Quick Hits: Sheahan, Schuldt, Tarasenko, Johnson, and Krebs
The Oilers sign Sheahan Mark Spector: The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Riley Sheahan to a one-year deal worth $900,000. Mark Spector: “It is still unknown whether Riley Sheahan can play third line minutes in EDM. More likely a fourth-liner…
The Latest on the NHL’s Notable Unsigned UFAs
Training camp gets underway next week and there are still some notable unrestricted free agents looking for a place play.
