The Detroit Red Wings are about as decorated as an NHL franchise can be. While legendary forwards like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman dominate the team’s record books, the Red Wings have also been home to a vast collection of talented defensemen across the decades. Related: A Look Back at the Career of Jimmy Thomson
Niklas Kronwall
It’s been 15 years of Niklas Kronwall donning the red and white and throwing around his body, but the physical blueliner is calling it quits after a remarkable career with the Detroit Red Wings. The 38-year-old announced his retirement on Tuesday and it comes with as he finishes an offseason in which he was an
© Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports Canadiens looking at Pominville? Eric Engels: Have been hearing that the Montreal Canadiens are considering forward Jason Pominville. There have been some talks but nothing is imminent. Something to keep an eye on. Joe Yerdon: Pominville this morning when asked if he’s been negotiating with the Canadiens: “Really!? Wow! I’ve
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The Jets should hold on to Ehlers unless… Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has had his name come up in the rumor mill this offseason. There are confirmed reports that GM has/had been shopping him around the league. Billeck believes that trading Ehlers would
© Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Rangers appear to be holding firm with two RFAs Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Anthony DeAngelo and Brendan Lemieux have $874,125 qualifying offers from the New York Rangers. The agents for both DeAngelo and Lemieux declined to comment on talks. The Rangers wouldn’t comment either, but appear to be
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 scarce at best on the defenseman. George Malik scanned the Swedish newspapers exhaustively and not
Jusso Valimaki Tears ACL; Calgary Flames Regroup Scott Cruickshank of The Athletic: Calgary deals with a devastating blow to their defense as Jusso Valimaki tore his ACL. This means Valimaki may miss the entire 2019-20 season or a good portion of it. Worse, Jusso Valimaki will have to wait for surgery as he is over
© Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Flames might be interested in a defenseman Jim Matheson: Have heard that the Calgary Flames could have some interest in right-handed defenseman Alex Petrovic. Rangers still have trade options for more cap space Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Brendan Smith and Marc Staal had been buyout options for the
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Detroit Red Wings and what they’ll do in terms of cleaning house, the San Jose Sharks are working on a long-term deal with Erik Karlsson and do the Edmonton Oilers have interest in a Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman? And, will the Blue
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Sabres need some scoring, Hurricanes talked to Faulk, nothing imminent with Trouba, Coyotes could be looking at Duchene Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Buffalo Sabres have kicked tires on Minnesota Wild winger Jason Zucker. wonders if the Nashville Predators would offer up forward Kyle Turris at a reduced rate
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: Sabres and Skinner Close On An Extension … Yzerman on… Breaking point for the Sabres and Skinner close 8:43 PM – Bob McKenzie: The Buffalo Sabres and Jeff Skinner are closing in on an eight-year contract extension at around $9 million a season. WGR 550: Darren Dreger this morning on
report this ad Another season has come and gone, and the Detroit Red Wings find themselves on the outside of the playoff dance yet again. After more than two decades of dominance, the team has fallen on hard times, resulting in three straight seasons without playoff hockey in the Motor City. Luckily, the team has
Holland won’t be heading to Edmonton Darren Dreger: It is believed that Ken Holland has withdrawn his name from being an option for the Edmonton Oilers vacant GM position. He would have been a good option for the Oilers. A position with Seattle is intriguing. Will Lightning staff be following Yzerman out the door? Joe