NHL Rumors and Notes: Cam Ward, Andrei Markov, Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor
Ward retires a Hurricane Canes PR: The Carolina Hurricanes signed Cam Ward to a one-day contract and he officially retired from the NHL after 14 seasons – 13 of which were with the Hurricanes. “It was an honor and a…
Pacific Division: Additions and Subtractions
Training camp is just a couple weeks away and most teams are finished adding to their rosters. This week we’ll be taking a look at each division and what moves each team has made. First up is the Pacific division.…
NHL Rumors: Senators and Chabot … Flyers RFAs Provorov and Konecny
Senators turning their attention to Chabot Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have turned their attention to getting defenseman Thomas Chabot signed to an extension after locking up Colin White last week. “In the case of Colin…
Quick Hits: Puljujarvi, Bourque, Malgin, Pitlick, Matteos, Norris and McDavid
Puljujarvi heading to Europe but has an out clause Frank Seravalli: Edmonton Oilers restricted free agent Jesse Puljujarvi has signed with Oulu Karpat. The deal includes an NHL out clause until December 1st. Jonathan Willis of The Athletic: There is…
2019 Worst Free Agent Signings: The Atlantic Division
The offseason crawls along as we look at the worst signings of the Atlantic Division. Soon, it will be September and training camps will open. In the meantime, it is time to take a look back at what signings were…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers
Do the Oilers look to free agency to bring in a potential No. 3 center? Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers are not deep down the middle. One free agent option that could be a good fit for…
NHL Rumors: Zach Werenski, Patrik Laine, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby
Blue Jackets and Werenski’s camp to talk soon Aaron Portzline: There isn’t any indication that the Columbus Blues Jackets are close to signing RFA defenseman Zach Werenski. There also isn’t any indication that they have hit a snag in their…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers
Rangers appear to be holding firm with two RFAs Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Anthony DeAngelo and Brendan Lemieux have $874,125 qualifying offers from the New York Rangers. The agents for both DeAngelo and Lemieux declined to comment on…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen … Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner
Will the Sabres move Ristolainen before the start of the season? Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) Don’t think that defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen starts the season with the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres would likely be okay with him remaining…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks
Wild could trade Spurgeon this season Michael Russo of The Athletic: (mailbag) Believe that at this point in time there is a better chance that the Minnesota Wild trade defenseman Jared Spurgeon than sign him to an extension. He’ll be…
NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner’s Agent Talks To Zurich … Stalemate With The Maple Leafs Continues
Darren Dreger: “Reports are accurate the Marner camp has had discussions with Zurich. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him go there to train in early Sept. Dubas and Ferris met last week. Positive talks, but no progress.” ZSC Lions: Mitch…
NHL Rumors: Loui Eriksson, Brock Boeser, and Torey Krug
Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning was on Sportsnet 650 talking about Loui Eriksson, their salary cap situation, Brock Boeser, and a first round draft pick Sportsnet 650: Benning on forward Loui Eriksson: “I had conversations with Loui. At one point…