NHL Trade Rumors: Gerard Gallant, Jeff Blashill, and Jim Nill
Will it take long for Gerard Gallant to get back into the coaching mix? Sportsnet Staff on HNIC: After Gallant was fired unexpectedly last week, he is primed to jump back into coaching. “I think Gerard Gallant has let it…
The St. Louis Blues Have What It Takes To Repeat As Stanley Cup Champs
The Pittsburgh Penguins were back-to-back Stanley Cup winners in 2015-16 and 2016-17. No other team has won back-to-back in the salary cap ear. The St. Louis Blues are built to contend and have a legit shot at repeating.
NHL Rumors: Josh Manson, Dougie Hamilton, and Boston Bruins
Anaheim in a selling mood and Josh Manson? Eric Stephens of The Athletic (Mailbag): The Anaheim Ducks have lots of questions to resolve. The defense suffered greatly this season and even Josh Manson’s play has faltered considerably. Even among prospects,…
What Can The Maple Leafs Do to Bolster Their NHL Roster?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have done better under Sheldon Keefe than when Mike Babcock was at the helm, but there their roster still has some issues. * numbers before last night’s game *
NHL Rumors and Notes: New Jersey Devils – Martin Brodeur, and Some Bold Predictions
Martin Brodeur, eyeing a different role than a general manager? Renaud Lavoie (Twitter): It appears that Martin Brodeur does not want the general manager job. Instead of being a president of hockey operations seems apter given Brodeur’s skills. The New…
A Deeper Look Into The Nicklas Backstrom – Washington Capitals Five Year Extension
Washington enjoyed the Nicklas Backstrom contract as the center was earning just $6.7 million AAV for the last ten seasons. It was known that a big payday was coming. As a result, the Capitals signed the forward to a five-year,…
Midseason NHL Rookie Watch for 2019-20
Looking at the top Calder candidates half way through the season. There are several rookies who have closed the gap on Cale Makar. Has anyone passed him?
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Pittsburgh Penguins
San Jose poised to sell at the trade deadline… Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: As the San Jose season has spiraled to the point of no return, Doug Wilson has little choice to admit defeat and potentially sell off…
NHL Rumors: Henrik Lundqvist, Tony DeAngelo, and Toronto Maple Leafs
Henrik Lundqvist and the three goaltender circus Larry Brooks of the New York Post: No one expected the New York Rangers to have a three-headed goalie monster situation. Henrik Lundqvist, Alexandar Georgiev, and Igor Shesterkin all are splitting time for…
Candidates To Be The Next General Manager Of The New Jersey Devils?
There appears there were some “philosophical differences” between ownership and former GM Ray Shero. Tom Fitzgerald is taking over in the interim, but where todo they sit long-term?
Pucks in Depth: Nikita Gusev Living Up To The Hype In NJ … Braden Holtby A Puzzling NHL All-Star selection
Nikita Gusev living up to the hype while some other Devils haven’t Former New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero was as active as anyone this past summer. He made a ton of notable moves in an effort to help the…
Igor Shesterkin’s NHL arrival Means The New York Rangers Must Make Hard Decisions On Goaltending
The New York Rangers called up 24-year old goaltending prospect Igor Shesterkin earlier this week. Alexandar Georgiev requires waivers now, and there, of course, is still Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers will be faced with tough decisions soon.