Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Juulsen will consult a specialist for a second opinion regarding his headaches. The Canadiens say they are making the move after getting approval from the defenceman and his agent. The 22-year-old native of Surrey, B.C., played just 21 games for the Canadiens last season. On Feb. 1, he was ruled to
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Mitch Marner received two offer sheets this offseason, and he wasn’t interested at all Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Mitch Marner’s agent Darren Ferris was on TSN 1050 yesterday and was talking about the negotiation process with the Toronto Maple Leafs and about offer sheets. “That’s why I laughed when I heard some of the reports
9:24 AM ET The Boston Bruins have two of their young, key blueliners under contract for a couple of years, signing restricted free agent Brandon Carlo to a two-year deal Tuesday. The team announced that the contract carries an annual average value of $2.85 million. The Bruins signed defenseman Charlie McAvoy to a three-year, $14.7
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Fredrik Claesson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2019-20 season. Claesson, 26, skated in 37 NHL games with the New York Rangers last season, collecting two goals and four assists for six points. In 150 career NHL contests with the Rangers and Ottawa, Claesson has totaled six goals
The San Jose Sharks lost their captain when Joe Pavelski signed a new three-year contract with the Dallas Stars back on July 1. The team named their new captain on Thursday by announcing that the “C” will now be stitched to the sweater of Logan Couture. Sharks Make the Obvious Choice Couture becomes the 10th
The Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser have come to terms on a three-year contract worth $17.625 million. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $5.875 million. “We’re very pleased to have Brock re-sign,” said general manager Jim Benning. “He’s a talented player, a key contributor to our offence and an important part of our
VANCOUVER—The Vancouver Canucks have inked restricted free agent Brock Boeser to a three-year contract. The team announced the 22-year-old right-winger’s new deal on Monday, saying it carries an average annual value of $5.875 million U.S. Boeser missed training camp in Victoria over the weekend as negotiations continued. The native of Burnsville, Minn., was the club’s
Jake Virtanen scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the visiting Vancouver Canucks opened the pre-season with a 3-2 comeback win over the Calgary Flames on Monday. After tying the game with just over four minutes left in the third, Virtanen won it 1:32 into extra time, ripping a wrist shot past Cam Talbot on
A big gap for the Canucks and Boeser The Fourth Period: As of Friday night there was a “considerable gap” in contract talks between the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser. The sides appear to be working on a bridge deal, maybe for three years. The Canucks are reportedly offering less than $6 million a season
BUFFALO – Only about 10 Sabres forwards have roster spots locked up, meaning in a training camp filled with competition, the best battles might be taking place up front. Among the players fighting for the four or so remaining slots are journeymen (Jean-Sebastien Dea, for example), NHL veterans (Vladimir Sobotka) and prized prospects (Victor Olofsson).
10:43 PM ET The Vancouver Canucks and restricted free agent forward Brock Boeser have agreed to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal holds an average annual value of $5.875 million. “We’re very pleased to have Brock re-sign,” Vancouver general manager Jim Benning said. “He’s a talented player, a key contributor to
Leaving an NHL Entry Draft empty-handed doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the end of the road. Although the odds heavily disfavor the players who aren’t selected, they could go on to become very dominant players, even the greatest of all-time. In an abysmal 2018-19 season, the Los Angeles Kings had one player that shed some light
By The Canadian Press September 16th, 2019 SEATTLE — The arena for Seattle’s NHL expansion franchise remains on track to open sometime in the summer of 2021. Construction officials said Monday that the entire bowl of the former KeyArena has been demolished and excavation work is ongoing. Officials hope to begin digging down 15 feet
At 25 years old, Brendan Leipsic already has had long, winding journey in NHL. The left winger has been traded twice, selected in the NHL expansion draft, waived then claimed off waivers and finally this past summer became an unrestricted free agent after not being offered a contract. For some teams, the inability to stick
The NHL Players’ Association has announced the union will not re-open the current collective bargaining agreement after the 2019-20 season, avoiding a potential lockout next September. The NHL had the same right and informed the NHLPA it would not terminate the labour deal late last month. The players had until Monday to make their decision,
The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed restricted free agent forward Travis Konecny to a six-year contract worth $33 million – a 5.5 million salary cap hit. Pierre LeBrun: Salary breakdown for Konecny. Yr 1, $1M Salary and $3M SB;Yr 2, $3M Salary and $2M Sb;Yr 3, $5.25M Salary;Yr 4, $3.75M Salary $2M SB;Yr 5, $6M Salary;Yr
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today its composite 2019 preseason schedule, leading up to the start of the league’s 84th campaign next month. In operation since 1936, the American Hockey League serves as the top development league for the players, coaches, managers, executives, broadcasters and staff of all 31 National Hockey League
3:25 PM ET The Philadelphia Flyers wrapped up another of their key free agents by signing forward Travis Konecny to a six-year, $33 million deal. “We are happy to have Travis under contract for the next six seasons,” general manager Chuck Fletcher said in a statement. “Travis has shown progression in each of his three