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: CBA Update, Players Signings and PTOs, McQuaid and Wilson
CBA update Pierre LeBrun: The NHL and NHLPA are set to continue CBA talks tomorrow. Pierre LeBrun: NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr said they updated players last night and had some good discussions. No decision to re-open the CBA or…
NHL Rumors: Jets and Morrissey … Washington Capitals Trade Canadidates
Jets and Morrissey have talked contract extension Scott Billeck: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey has said that they’ve had preliminary contract extension talks. He’s looking to remain in Winnipeg long-term. He would be a restricted free agent next offseason with…
NHL Rumors: Jake Gardiner, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Can the Maple Leafs bring Jake Gardiner back? James (@Account4hockey): Darren Dreger on TSN said that he doesn’t think that Jake Gardiner will be back with the Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs may consider a one or two-year deal, but…
A Deeper Look at Clayton Keller’s new eight year extension with Arizona Coyotes
Clayton Keller enjoyed such a good rookie year and then had a complete opposite second year. The Arizona Coyotes bank on the fact that he will have more years like the former. That came to fruition on Wednesday as Clayton…
NHL Rumors: Marleau, Pominville, Schuldt, Mangiapane, and Barrie
Marleau not a fit for the Sharks Elliotte Friedman: Patrick Marleau‘s agent said yesterday that there currently isn’t a fit for Marleau with the San Jose Sharks. Marleau wants to play and is pursuing other NHL opportunities. Pierre LeBrun: Marleau…
Quick Hits: Belpedio, Rychel, Schuldt, Vatanen, Johns, and Kempny
Wild re-sign a defenseman Minnesota Wild: The Wild have re-signed defenseman Louis Belpedio to a one-year, two-way deal. He’ll get $700,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the minors. Rychel heading to the KHL Igor Eronko: Neftekhimik of the KHL…
NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs And Mitch Marner’s Camp Continue To Talk
The Maple Leafs and Marner’s camp talking but little progress James (@Account4hockey): Chris Johnston on Sportsnet 590 said that there isn’t really an update on the Mitch Marner – Toronto Maple Leafs situation. The sides are talking but there hasn’t…
NHL Rumors: RFA notes – Rantanen, Boeser, Point, Tkachuk, Laine, and Werenski
About AAV for Rantanen? Adrian Dater: The gap between the Colorado Avalanche and restricted free agent Mikko Rantanen is not about the term, it’s about the AAV. Many offers for Boeser James (@Account4hockey): Michael Russo said on KFAN 103 on…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Marner … Bruins and McAvoy
Maple Leafs and Marner closing in on a bridge deal? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas had been hoping to have Mitch Marner re-signed by July. thinks they will get a deal done in…