NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Babcock … Predators and Josi
A slow start for the Maple Leafs won’t affect Babcock’s future Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas when asked if a slow start could affect Mike Babcock’s future. “I don’t look at it that…
NHL Rumors: Penguins and Pettersson Close? Can The Bruins Afford To Keep Krug?
A Pettersson deal could be close Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson is still without a contract as training camp is set to begin later this week. A source said on Saturday that a deal…
Will the NHLPA Opt Out of the NHL CBA?
The NHL declined their option to opt out of the CBA. The NHLPA has until September 15th to decide whether or not they will opt out.
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Konecny, and Provorov … Islanders and Barzal
Flyers have two RFAs to still sign Dave Isaac: Philadelphia Flyers coach Alain Vigneault said that he’s spoken with both unsigned restricted free agents Travis Konecny and Ivan Provorov. Vigneault said he’s not getting in the middle of their contract…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens and Markov … Maple Leafs and Marner
No Canadiens for Markov Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has said that they are not interested in bringing back free agent defenseman Andrei Markov. “Two years ago, his contract was due, we made an…
NHL Rumors: Patrick Marleau, Thomas Chabot, and Jared Spurgeon
Oilers spoke with Marleau, the Ducks should also do so Neal McHale: Darren Dreger said on TSN 1050 (a couple days ago) that the Edmonton Oilers have spoken with Patrick Marleau. Dreger also speculated that the Anaheim Ducks should be…
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: Carolina Hurricanes – Justin Faulk, Jake Gardiner, and Brett Pesce
Gardiner on the free agent process and his back issue Lance Hornby: Jake Gardiner said that his back issue from last season is 100 percent and that it was just “an unfortunate injury.” He said that he had many one-year…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks: Boeser, Markstrom and Eriksson
Boeser and the Canucks are not close … Markstrom not panicking about an extension James (@Account4hockey): David Pagnotta said on Sportsnet 650 that the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser are not close on a contract but they are not “miles…
NHL News: San Jose Sharks Hire Former MLB GM As A Pro Scout
The San Jose Sharks have hired former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti as a pro scout. Colletti will be scouting the AHL and NHL this season. “Ned has an extensive background working in professional sports and talent evaluation…
Quick Hits: NHL/NHLPA Meet, Thornton, Perlini, Chara, Clutterbuck, and Brodziak
NHL and NHLPA meet Renaud Lavoie: The NHL and NHLPA met yesterday in New York to go over some idea. The NHLPA had made some suggestions earlier this week. Player signings Cap Friendly: The San Jose Sharks and Joe Thornton…
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.
