The New Jersey Devils’ blue line will probably look a bit different for the 2023-24 season. Ryan Graves and Damon Severson are both unrestricted free agents and will likely price themselves out of a range general manager Tom Fitzgerald would be willing to go. Per Elliotte Friedman, the Devils could even trade Severson’s negotiating rights ahead of
Alex Goligoski
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway The Oilers internally talking about John Klingberg and Joel Edmundson TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Edmonton Oilers are looking to be buyers closer to the March 3rd NHL trade deadline and they are looking at improving their blue line. “A
The Minnesota Wild were looking to get their first win when they took on the also winless Vancouver Canucks on Thursday evening. They got off to a great start with a goal early in the period to claim their first lead of the season, but it was short-lived as the Canucks came flying back and
Has Ilya Mikheyev priced himself out of Toronto? Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ilya Mikheyev is a pending UFA and is having a career year. He’s closing in 20 goals and has played under 50 games. “He’s one of those guys who every team needs,” boasts Milstein, Mikheyev’s agent. Maybe he’s selling,
The Minnesota Wild‘s front office surprised many people earlier this week when they signed veteran defenseman Alex Goligoski to a two-year, $4 million extension. While the 36-year-old hasn’t been his team’s worst blueliner this season, the signing came as a shock considering how the Wild already had five other defensemen under contract for the 2022-23
On the Flyers retool Charlie O’Connor of The Athletic: (mailbag) From what has heard, it doesn’t seem like Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Mike Yeo will be back next season. Given the injuries and roster it’s not entirely his fault. It wouldn’t be a surprise if remained on as an assistant given his relationship with
During the offseason, one of the Minnesota Wild‘s biggest moves was buying out defenseman Ryan Suter‘s contract after nine seasons with the team. While it was a smart financial move for the Wild, it still left a hole on Minnesota’s blue line for the 2021-22 NHL season. Instead of finding an internal replacement, the team
The Minnesota Wild are not accustomed to – or experienced at – shopping for free-agent defensemen. However, the void left by the departures of Ryan Suter and Carson Soucy forced management to dip into the open market. Unfortunately, they quickly discovered that don’t have the financial flexibility to land the players at the top of
If Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has his way, then the organization will acquire a “good defensive defenseman” this offseason (as Melnyk discussed on episode 147 of The Bob McCown Podcast from May 19, 2021). A good defensive defenseman could move into the lineup in a few spots, but if we narrow it down based
As we approach a month left of the 2020-21 season and nine days before the NHL Trade Deadline we take a look at the Arizona Coyotes who currently sit in fourth place in the Honda West Division with a record of 17-15-5 for 39 points. Given their record now and their remaining schedule ahead, should
The Philadelphia Flyers have put themselves into a dangerous position with their recent play. Holding a 13-9-3 record, they’re now on the outside looking in, in the MassMutual East Division. Going into the 2020-21 season, the Flyers making the playoffs seemed like a foregone conclusion. Now they stand fifth in their division, behind the Boston
In today’s NHL rumors, one report notes the Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t started negotiating with Zach Hyman yet. When they do, what will he cost on an extension? Meanwhile, there are comments from Washington Capitals’ GM on Henrik Lundqvist’s health and Alex Ovechkin’s contract extension. Plus, as the team keeps an eye on their goaltending
Crawford plans on continuing to play and not as a backup Ben Pope: Chicago Blackhawks pending UFA goaltender Corey Crawford said that he plans on signing another contract after this one expires. He said he hasn’t spoken with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman yet. It didn’t sound like Crawford is interested in signing a contract to
Devils and Nischier’s have held preliminary talks Pierre LeBrun: There have been very preliminary contract extension talks between the New Jersey Devils and Nico Hischier‘s camp. It’s very early, but they started to talk. Coyotes not in a rush to trade Goligoski Craig Morgan of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don’t believe the Arizona Coyotes are looking
© Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Jets should talk to the Stars and Oilers Mike McIntyre: The Winnipeg Jets should check in with the Dallas Stars if they are shopping defenseman Julius Honka and see what they are looking for. The Jets should also be checking in with the Edmonton Oilers and seeing what
The Penguins may have to look at moving Letang? Sean Tierney: Elliotte Friedman on his 31 Thoughts podcast with suggested that the Pittsburgh Penguins may need to look at trading defenseman Kris Letang first if they really want to start collecting significant assets. Jeff Marek asks Letang before Phil Kessel, to which Friedman answers: “I’m