In today’s NHL rumors rundown (part two of two), there is speculation coming out of the NHL Draft that some moves by the New Jersey Devils have solidified a big signing in free agency. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres have confirmed they intend to buy out Jeff Skinner. Who might Skinner look at when he becomes
Brandon Montour
With Ryan McDonagh’s recent departure via a trade that sent him back to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won two Stanley Cups, the Nashville Predators are now in the market for a new top-four defenseman. McDonagh leaves a substantial void on the Predators’ blue line, having been a cornerstone for the team in the
The Florida Panthers entered the 2023-24 season with a chip on their shoulder as they lost the Stanley Cup Final to the Vegas Golden Knights. They’ve gained some depth this past offseason on defense and look to get back to the dance this season. Speaking of defense, one of their top pieces, Brandon Montour has
Earlier this morning, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk showed why he was nominated for the Hart Trophy this season after he ended an epic playoff game with the most valuable shot of the season for the Cats. Thus far. The power forward pivoted, turned the toe of his stick parallel to the surface below him,
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway No talks between Michael Bunting and the Maple Leafs Sportsnet: Jeff Marek on 32 Thoughts on Michael Bunting. “Circling back to Bunting, Ron. Check with his agent Paul Capizzano tonight. Still no discussion between him and the Maple Leafs on a
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Sabres Riding Season-High Four-Game Winning Streak The Buffalo Sabres extended its season-high winning streak to four games with a 5-3 win against
The Vancouver Canucks have a few roster spots they will need to fill and improve heading into the 2021-22 season. One position that needs quite a bit of help is the right side of the team’s blueline. Most of the Canucks’ defence can be re-worked aside from Quinn Hughes and other younger defenders, who still
“Why did it all turn out like this for me? I had so much promise. I was personable, I was bright. Oh, maybe not academically speaking, but… I was perceptive. I always know when someone’s uncomfortable at a party. It became very clear to me sitting out there today, that every decision I’ve ever made,
As another season of Buffalo Sabres hockey swirls its way down the toilet that is their last decade of hockey, attention has begun to turn toward this summer. The months of May through September will be used to completely reshape the next decade of Sabres hockey. Whether it was designed this way or not, this
Hurricanes looking for someone with term … a few potential options Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Carolina Hurricanes would consider trading one of their two first-round picks (own Toronto’s) but only for a player with term. Matt Dumba has three years left at $6 million and the Minnesota Wild may eye the Hurricanes first,
Henrik Lundqvist and the Colorado Avalanche? Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: The latest team for Henrik Lundqvist to be linked to is indeed the Colorado Avalanche. After all, this makes sense considering all the cap space that Colorado has ($31 million approximately). They would be on the hook for the remainder of Lundqvist’s deal.
The Lightning finally moved TSN: Pierre LeBrun: The Tampa Bay Lightning had been trying to hold strong on a three-year deal at under $5.7 million for Brayden Point. He was never going to sign that. The last year at $9 million was key. He’ll be a $10 million-plus player on his next deal. NHL and
The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brandon Montour to the Buffalo Sabres for a conditional 2019 1st round draft pick and defensive prospect Brendan Guhle. The 24-year old Montour was drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of the 2014 draft by the Anaheim Ducks. He carries a $3.3875 million salary cap hit for another