In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Kevin Labanc to a one-year deal coming off a PTO with the New Jersey Devils. Why didn’t the Devils sign him? Meanwhile, are the New York Rangers close to a long-term extension with goaltender Igor Shesterkin? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs open to trading
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Free agency has been fairly quiet for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024 as they have opted for the approach of signing bottom six players, and hoping that their core forwards improve strategy. While there are some reasons to be hopeful for that strategy to work, there is still a hole in their lineup that needs
Long eliminated from the playoffs, the San Jose Sharks are pivoting to what comes next. With a rebuilding roster and several young players and prospects on the rise, the opening night roster for the 2024-25 season will look very different from the current one. Several of the Sharks’ skaters are on career trajectories that simply
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway There are talks between the Red Wings and Dylan Larkin‘s camp Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings have two pending UFAs in captain Dylan Larkin and winger Tyler Bertuzzi. Larkin said on Thursday he’s just
With the San Jose Sharks having completed almost a third of their season, now is a good time to evaluate the team and players thus far. Although they currently sit at a disappointing seventh in the Pacific Division, a number of individual players have been having very solid seasons so far. While star players such
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway The Canadiens active on the trade market wouldn’t mind another first-round pick Marco D’Amico of Montreal Hockey Now:: Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes said during a TVA Sports interview that he remains active on the trade front in hopes of making
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Sharks not buying out Kevin Labanc Sheng Peng: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said they don’t plan on buying out forward Kevin Labanc. The Devils and Tyce Thompson continue to talk Ryan Novozinsky: From the agent of New Jersey Devils RFA Tyce
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is some talk about whether Jake DeBrusk has played so well of late that he’s made himself almost untradeable. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks might have to move some money off the roster this offseason. What is the likelihood that any of the big-name stars will be traded out
Alexander Barabanov needs a new contract and San Jose Sharks trade candidates Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: San Jose Sharks forward Alexander Barabanov carries a $1 million salary cap hit this season and is a pending UFA. He’ll likely be looking for a multi-year deal and a raise. In 61 games, he’s scored 10
In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, there seems to be interest in forward Evander Kane as six NHL scouts attended one of his American Hockey League (AHL) games this past week. In other news, Kevin Labanc was injured during a game on Saturday night and is expected to miss significant time.
For the San Jose Sharks, the 2020-21 season has come to an end. Finishing seventh out of eight teams certainly fell below the expectations of the team; however, several Sharks players or prospects will be playing in the 2021 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships beginning May 21st in Riga, Latvia. While there are
The Bay Area sports world is filled with hype and excitement as the San Francisco 49ers elected to trade up and select a top NFL draft prospect, Trey Lance. This keen move by the front office has many fans thrilled about the present and future of the club. The same cannot be said about the
With Joe Thornton departing, lacking their own 2020 first-round pick, and mass uncertainty surrounding the roster, it is easy for San Jose Sharks fans to feel down about the upcoming season. Despite this, the Sharks still have reasons to feel confident entering the shortened season. A Strong Young Core Is Developing Although the Sharks are
The San Jose Sharks have re-upped right-winger Kevin Labanc to a four-year contract worth $18.9 million. Labanc’s Bet on Himself Has Paid Off Handsomely Last July, after notching an impressive 17 goals and 39 assists for 56 points in 2018-19, Labanc inexplicably signed a paltry one-year, $1 million deal with the Sharks after the summation
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news the San Jose Sharks have three pretty serious questions to answer. Meanwhile, there is talk Alex Pietrangelo might have eyes on a particular team in free agency and it’s not the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers have decided not to buy out anyone and a long-time
The San Jose Sharks currently have 16 players signed, with 6 pending unrestricted free agents and 3 restricted free agents for the 2020-21 season. With only $14.1 million of cap space left and room for seven players before reaching the roster limit, the Sharks need to consider carefully whether these players are worth re-signing. Here is
2020 NHL Hall of Fame inductee Doug Wilson became the general manager of the San Jose Sharks in 2003, and during his tenure has built a perennial contender. Part of the Sharks’ success is their ability to find value in the late rounds of the entry draft. In the 17 seasons since Wilson took over,
Last summer, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson pulled the ultimate Jedi mind trick on Kevin Labanc. This summer, to get the restricted free agent re-signed, Wilson will have to use a little more force, fitting him in the lineup to stay. San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson and Edmonton Oilers GM Ken