In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Philadelphia Flyers taking a risk by moving too slowly on Barry Trotz? Ron Hextall has commented on the status of negotiations between the Pittsburgh Penguins and two of their veteran UFAs. The Florida Panthers were swept out of the playoffs and changes are expected. Finally, is Frederik Andersen
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The Florida Panthers just wrapped up their best regular season in franchise history, going 58-18-6 and winning the Presidents’ Trophy with 122 points. Now the team will try to win its first postseason series since 1996 when it faces off against the Washington Capitals beginning on Tuesday night. The Panthers are strong favorites against the
Sharks GM candidates Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher on their GM search. “One of the reasons we’re looking externally is we will get new ideas, we’ll hear new things. We’re not necessarily going to do things exactly the same way. By definition, a new GM will have new
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
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vegas Golden Knights will have to figure out their salary cap situation as Evgenii Dadonov will not be traded to the Anaheim Ducks. Will Vegas find another team to take on his contract? Meanwhile, there is already talk that Claude Giroux will seriously consider joining the Ottawa Senators next
The NHL Trade Deadline, which was at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, has now come and gone. No more significant changes are likely to occur to team rosters between now and the end of the season. One of the busiest teams in the week leading up to the Trade Deadline was the Florida Panthers.
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There is no league wide database for no-trade and no-movement clauses. Not sure if the Vegas Golden Knights will be interested in the LTIR contracts of Bryan Little or Shea Weber. Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes was the agent for Ottawa Senators forward Colin White when he negotiated his current contract.
The Florida Panthers acquired forwards Claude Giroux, Connor Bunnaman, and German Rubtsov and a fifth-round draft pick in 2024 from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Owen Tippett, a first-round draft pick in 2024, and a third-round draft pick in 2023. The Flyers will retain half of Giroux’s remaining salary in 2021-22, the final year
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are updates on the trade status of Philadelphia Flyers’ forward Claude Giroux, as well as news on Anaheim Ducks’ defenseman Hampus Lindholm. Both are being held out of their team’s respective games in preparation for a trade. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are going after a veteran defenseman but
Late night on Claude Giroux Adrian Dater: “Here’s the deal with Avs/Giroux: Avs have an offer in. They haven’t been told they’re out. Flyers may just sleep on it. Seems like Florida still has lead, but Avs aren’t told they’re out” Pierre LeBrun: “No Claude Giroux trade yet, sources say. He won’t play Friday or
On Wednesday, the Florida Panthers traded for Ben Chiarot, taking one of the most widely-desired targets off the market just days ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. Most experts expected the St. Louis Blues to be in the mix for Chiarot. There has been no shortage of rumors linking the Blues to defenders, and if a
The latest edition of NHL Stats News brings you all the stats and milestones from your favourite players and teams around the NHL. We start with the impressive start to a career by Cole Caufield, records being broken on the Nashville Predators, and the stars doing it again for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then we
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames outbid the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals for Calle Jarnkrok. The Florida Panthers giving up assets for Ben Chiarot may not take them out of the running for Claude Giroux, who may prefer the Panthers over the Colorado Avalanche. The Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings,
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche might be a team to watch on the Claude Giroux front over the next couple of days. With the injury to Gabriel Landeskog, there’s a potential window of opportunity opening up for Colorado. Meanwhile, in contrast to what GM Ron Hextall said about wanting to add, Brian
Scouting the Bruins and Coyotes Conor Ryan: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Boston Bruins and Arizona Coyotes game include the New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils (2), Seattle Kraken, St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks. Manson may be good Leafs fit but would he come? Three Kraken that
Canucks among the teams interested in Kuzmenko Rick Dhaliwal: The Vancouver Canucks are one of the many teams who have reached out to KHLs Andrei Kuzmenko’s agent, Dan Milstein. When his KHL season is over, teams will start talking to Kuzmenko. In 45 games this season with St. Petersburg the 26-year old has 53 points.
Scouting the Coyotes and Kings Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Arizona Coyotes – Los Angeles Kings game: Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Seattle Kraken, New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings. Avs scouting the Coyotes Adrian Dater: Something to keep an eye
The St. Louis Blues have been rumored to be in the mix for many players on the trade market, but their salary cap situation won’t allow it more times than not. They have been attached to names like Jakob Chychrun, Mark Giordano, and others, even those are more realistic deals than Claude Giroux. Related: Blues