The Carolina Hurricanes say they will match the offer sheet tendered to restricted free agent Sebastian Aho by the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal signed the centre to a front-loaded, bonus-heavy contract worth $42.27 million US over five years on Monday on the first day of NHL free agency. Carolina had a week to match the deal.
Month: July 2019
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and Toronto’s 3rd round selection in 2020 to the Colorado Avalanche for Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a 2020 6th round pick. The Avalanche are retaining 50 percent of Barrie’s $5.5 million The 28-year old Kadri was drafted 7th overall in the 1st round of
© Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports Preliminary talks for Faulk and Hurricanes David Pagnotta: The Carolina Hurricanes have held preliminary talks with Justin Faulk‘s camp about an extension. It’s not a concern or rush for either side. Jets looking for left-handed depth Ken Wiebe: Believe that the Winnipeg Jets may have some interest in left-handed defenseman
12:27 PM ET Associated Press ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have re-signed restricted free agent Sammy Blais to an $850,000, one-year contract. Blais had a goal and two assists in 15 playoff games to help St. Louis win the Stanley Cup. The 23-year-old forward had two goals and two assists over 32 regular
The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed forward Justin Kirkland to a one-year, two-way contract. Kirkland notched nine goals and 21 assists for 30 points in 75 AHL games with the Milwaukee Admirals in 2018-19. He picked up one goal and three assists in five postseason contests as well. A third-round pick by
report this ad It has been just over a week since the NHL Entry Draft, but the Vancouver Canucks are making news with the team’s day-one signings. General manager Jim Benning has focused on defensive improvement. However, there’s more to do to reshape the team and limited salary cap space to do it. Related: Tyler
report this ad The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and their third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a sixth-round pick in the 2020 Draft. The Avalanche are also retaining 50 percent of Barrie’s $5.5 million cap hit. For the Maple Leafs,
Here in the Centre of the Hockey Universe, NHL free agency was being overshadowed for the first time by NBA free agency. Waiting for Kawhi, after all, seemed a more meaningful game than daydreaming whether some misguided NHL team might toss a free-agent offer sheet at Mitch Marner for the Maple Leafs to quickly match.
The Canadiens made a big move Monday, tendering an offer sheet to forward Sebastian Aho of the Carolina Hurricanes. The proposed contract is for five years, with an average annual value of $8.454 million US. That AAV lands in the third-highest tier of compensation for an offer sheet, meaning Montreal would have to give up a first,
A large collection of media thoughts from the trade that saw the Toronto Maple Leafs send Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and 2020 3rd round pick to the Colorado Avalanche for Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a 2016 6th round pick. The Avs are also picking up 50 percent of Barrie’s cap hit this year. Ryan
Big numbers for Lee coming? Aaron Portzline: “Hearing UFA F Anders Lee could top $9 million AAV when he signs today. Do not expect the #CBJ to part of the bidding at that level.” Habs Links: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690: “Anders Lee will be looking for a 7 year deal in the $7-8 million
8:53 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward Alex Kerfoot and a sixth-round pick in the 2020 draft from the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Toronto is sending Colorado forward Nazem Kadri, defenseman Calle Rosen and its third-round selection in the 2020 draft. Colorado will retain 50 percent
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed forwards Patrick Brown and Tyrell Goulbourne to two-year contracts, and defensemen Brett Lernout and Jaycob Megna to one-year contracts. Brown, 27, captained the Charlotte Checkers to the 2019 Calder Cup championship, contributing 19 goals and 16 assists for 35 points in 70 regular-season games as well as five goals
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, are the New York Islanders making a play for Mitch Marner? What options is Jake Gardiner considering? What are options the Edmonton Oilers are toying with as they search the NHL for an affordable winger? Where will players like Anton Stralman, Joe Pavelski and Corey Perry end
report this ad The Montreal Canadiens have tendered an offer sheet to Carolina Hurricanes’ restricted free agent Sebastian Aho. The proposed contract is worth $42.25 Million over five years and would carry an annual cap hit of $8.454 million per season. The Canadiens have announced that they have tendered an offer sheet to restricted free
A reported last-ditch effort by the Columbus Blue Jackets wasn’t enough to sway Artemi Panarin, who has decided to leave Ohio for the Big Apple in New York. The Rangers signed the 27-year-old left-winger on the first day of NHL free agency Monday. The New York Post is reporting Panarin’s deal is for seven years
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Nikita Zaitsev, and forwards Connor Brown and Michael Carcone to the Ottawa Senators for defensemen Cody Ceci and Ben Harpur, forward Aaron Luchuk and a 2020 3rd round pick (Columbus Blue Jackets). Thoughts from the media Ken Warren: “The Zaitsev-Ceci deal is a good hockey trade for the
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Teams calling Hurricanes hinting at an Aho offer sheet Pierre LeBrun: “According to sources, Carolina got calls from 3 different teams today on Sebastian Aho, hinting at an offer sheet. The ‘Canes told them they would match any offer sheet. Carolina did tell them they would entertain trade conversation. Believe