NHL Rumors: David Backes, Ken Holland, and more
Is the David Backes “Injury” Boston’s salvation? NBC Sports Boston Joe Haggerty: The Boston Bruins eyeing salary-cap help in any way are hoping that David Backes is injured. That is one option. Another choice involves praying one of their injured…
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: The Boston Bruins and Torey Krug Haven’t Talked Contract Extension
Bruins and Krug haven’t talked extension Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug is entering the final year of his contract. He’d like to remain in Boston but so far contract extension talks have been “nonexistent.” “Nope, nothing,”…
NHL Rumors: Brayden Point, and Jim Rutherford Trade Time?
Is it time to worry about Brayden Point‘s contract situation? Joe Smith of The Athletic (mailbag): The craziest thing with this restricted free agent jam up is that no one in Tampa Bay even worries about Brayden Point. Point’s teammates…
Quick Hits: Sheahan, Schuldt, Tarasenko, Johnson, and Krebs
The Oilers sign Sheahan Mark Spector: The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Riley Sheahan to a one-year deal worth $900,000. Mark Spector: “It is still unknown whether Riley Sheahan can play third line minutes in EDM. More likely a fourth-liner…
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…
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…
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: 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: 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…
