NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien … Chicago Blackhawks and Dylan Strome
Don’t expect a Byfuglien decision soon Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said last night to not expect a Dustin Byfuglien decision to return to the Winnipeg Jets or retire any time soon. “I spoke today to agent Ben Hankinson and he said,…
NHL Injury Notes: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Blues and Sharks
NHL injury notes Boston Bruins: Forward David Krejci returned to the lineup last night. Mike Heika: It seems to be day-to-day for both Corey Perry and Stephen Johns. It could be a week or two, but hard to say for…
Top Five Likely NHL Trade Targets in the Eastern Conference
Looking at the top five players in the Eastern Conference that could become, or are potential trade targets before the February trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, and Signing RFAs Early
Penguins carrying nine defensemen Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins gain some salary cap relief by placing Bryan Rust on the LTIR, but it does drop them to 12 forwards. The Penguins’ corresponding move was to call…
Quick Hits: NHL Injury Updates, Noesen, and Video Of Two Really Nice Goals
NHL injury updates Sean Shapiro: The Dallas Stars have put Martin Hanzal on the LTIR. Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News: Stars defenseman Roman Polak will be re-evaluated in a week after suffering a small fracture of his sternum…
NHL Rumors: Jack Johnson, Jesse Puljujarvi, Adam Larsson, and Julius Honka
Penguins coach Sullivan on trade rumors Wes Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan on Jack Johnson trade rumors, and trade rumors in general. “We don’t overly concern ourselves with what you guys (the media) think or do, or say.” Oilers…
NHL Rumors: Contract Extension Talks For Some Restricted Free Agents To Start Soon
Extension talks to start for some pending restricted free agents Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: From understanding, the New York Islanders and the agent for Mathew Barzal, J.P. Barry, have already established that they’d like to have contract extension talks…
NHL Injury Notes: Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Senators, Flyers, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights
NHL Injury notes Charlie Roumeliotis: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan will not play tonight. Scott Powers: Blackhawks Kirby Dach: “If he’s ready, he’s going to play. He’s not just going to be a practice player for us forever. But…
Quick Hits: Schenn, DeBrincat, Kuemper, Using LTIR, Olofsson, Treliving, and Karlsson
Schenn, DeBrincat and Kuemper extensions St. Louis Blues: The St. Louis Blues have extended forward Brayden Schenn to an eight-year, $52 million deal – a $6.5 million AAV. Pierre LeBrun: Salary breakdown. No bonuses. 2020-21: $8 million 2021-22: $8 million…
NHL Rumors: Disappointed Agents for Senators Logan Brown and Islanders Josh Ho-Sang
Brown’s agent wonders why his client hasn’t been given a chance Eric Macramalla: The agent, Andy Scott, for Ottawa Senators prospect Logan Brown who was sent to the AHL: “We have never seen an early first round selection met with…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Islanders, Penguins, Devils, Stars, Maple Leafs, and Canucks
The Oilers would still like to add a top-six and a top-four Jason Gregor: Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland: “I’d like another top-six forward and top-four defenceman. Those types of players weren’t available on waivers.” Holland added that there is…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Talking Contract Extension With Torey Krug and Charlie Coyle
The Bruins, Krug and Coyle have started contract extension talks Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: After a not having contract extension talks with the Boston Bruins this past offseason, defenseman Torey Krug seems little relieved that negotiations have started. “It’s…
