NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy, Loui Eriksson, and Mitch Marner
The Charlie McAvoy waiting game… Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: No player wants to wait and play the “chicken game” with management. Unfortunately, the RFA jam-up has caused too many players to have to sit and wait until September at…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Jake Gardiner, Ken Holland, and more
The Arizona Coyotes avoided the RFA meltdown BUT….. Craig Morgan of The Athletic: John Chayka avoided the logjam by signing players like Christian Dvorak, Jacob Chychrun, and Nick Schmaltz to longer deals early in the process. This was to avoid…
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: 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…
Quick Hits: Eriksson Ek, Brassard, Hoglander, Jaskin, White, and Guerin
Wild have one RFA left Puck Pedia: The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Joel Eriksson Ek to a two-year deal with an AAV of $1.4875. With 22 players under contract they have $6.1 million in salary cap space with RFA…
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…
NHL Rumors: Niklas Kronwall, Jim Benning, and the Minnesota Wild
The Niklas Kronwall indecision in the decision… From Abel To Yzerman (Paul Kukla and George Malik): As August rolls along, it has become clear that Niklas Kronwall will take his sweet time in any decision made. The information has been…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Mathew Tkachuk, Sebastian Aho, and some signings
Mathew Tkachuk and agent working towards agreement… Sammi Silber of The Sporting News: Tkachuk and his agent, Don Meehan, still negotiate with the Calgary Flames. It is simply what the agent and player want from the Flames. ” worked with…
NHL Prospects: Four Potential Breakout Prospects For The Montreal Canadiens
Looking at four Montreal Canadiens prospects that might be able to crack the Canadiens roster at some point this season.
NHL Rumors: Travis Konecny, Jake Gardiner, Zach Parise, and Justin Schultz
The Flyers and Konecny nearing a deal? Jason Myrtetus: Have spoken with someone who is in the know with regards to the Philadelphia Flyers and RFA Travis Konecny, and was told that a deal could be very close. It will…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor
Laine seems prepared that he may not play in Winnipeg next season … Connor wants long-term from the Jets Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Patrik Laine on playing for the Winnipeg Jets: “Well I’ve got nothing bad to say about Winnipeg,…
