Erik Karlsson: “Thank you to the entire @SanJoseSharks organization, fans, and especially teammates. It was a great run that ended too early. But lots of great memories where created. The entire Bay Area has been nothing but classy and respectful to me and my family. Thank you.” Curtis Pashelka: Karlsson seems open to the idea
New York Rangers
report this ad It should be pretty clear that the New York Rangers’ 2018-19 season can be considered a success when it comes to their rebuild plan. No, the Rangers did not rid themselves of every aging talent. No, they didn’t get rid of all the contracts folks among the fanbase wanted to go. Heck,
report this ad The New York Rangers made a major move Friday when they’d hire John Davidson as their new President. This move came just a few hours after the original news broke that Davidson was resigning from his post of President of Hockey Operations of the Columbus Blue Jackets. OFFICIAL: John Davidson has been
report this ad It is no surprise that the New York Rangers need to look toward the future, since just over a year ago they issued a letter to the fans stating the rebuild. What may come to the surprise for fans is that they are not that far off from becoming a competitive team
Will Henrik Lundqvist finish his career with the Rangers? Jon Lane of NHL.com: New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist told Swedish paper Expressen that he isn’t sure if he’ll finish his playing career with the Rangers. “I don’t know if I’ll stay with the Rangers my entire career,” said the 37-year-old goalie, who has two
report this ad Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to championships; he won five Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers and one with the New York Rangers—all in a span of ten
Goldobin plans on staying with the Canucks Rick Dhaliwal: The agent for Vancouver Canucks forward Nikolay Goldobin said that he didn’t sign with a KHL and that he plans on going back to the Canucks. Blue Jackets are one of the teams interested in a Finnish defenseman Aaron Portzline: The Columbus Blue Jackets are one
report this ad For the first time since 1966, the New York Rangers will have the second overall selection in the entry draft. The last time the Rangers owned a top-five selection, they picked Pavel Brendl at fourth overall in the 1999 Draft. He went on to play in just 78 NHL games, none of
No decision on Pominville yet Lance Lysowski: Source said last week that the Buffalo Sabres haven’t made a decision on whether or not to attempt to re-sign unrestricted free agent forward Jason Pominville. They are waiting to until they get a new head coach in place so they’ll have a better idea on where they
The New York Rangers have acquired the rights to defenseman Adam Fox from the Carolina Hurricanes for 2019 2nd round picks and a conditional 2020 3rd round pick. Bob McKenzie: The pick would become a second-round pick if Fox plays 30 games next season. Bob McKenzie: The Rangers are finalizing Fox’s entry-level deal. Thoughts from
In today’s Rumor Rundown we look at where Rick Nash might wind up, whether or not Tyson Barrie will remain in Colorado and how Brandon Saad’s disappointing season means he might be considered a salary dump by the Chicago Blackhawks. Rick Nash Immediately following the news that Rick Nash was asked to and submitted his
The New York Rangers have traded forward Mats Zuccarello to the Dallas Stars for a conditional 2019 2nd round pick and a conditional 2020 3rd round pick. Bob McKenzie: The 2nd round pick becomes a 1st round pick if the Stars win two rounds. The 3rd round pick becomes a 1st if the Stars re-sign
report this ad The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Alain Vigneault as their new head coach, the team announced Monday. Vigneault most recently worked as the head coach of the New York Rangers for five seasons from 2013-14 until 2017-18. “We are extremely excited to have Alain join this franchise and lead our team behind the
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon will meet again later this month with Roberto Luongo to talk about his future. “We’ll have really good discussions about what’s best for and the Panthers.” Around 70 percent of Joel Quenneville‘s $6 million salary this year will be covered by the
Into the mind of Taylor Hall this offseason… Neal McHale: The merry-go-round with Taylor Hall and the New Jersey Devils has begun with one clear message. Ray Shero must work on the team’s talent gap this summer. It is time. If New Jersey expects to keep Hall around, they must address that first and foremost.
Anaheim and Ryan Kesler to determine future Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: The exhaustive on-ice workouts have stopped for Ryan Kesler as Bob Murray, Anaheim, the player, and agent determine what is next. Unfortunately, it involves a lot of doctors and hip specialists. However, the reality is Kesler’s hip may never be 100%. “We’re
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on Kyle Turris out of Nashville and how he might be connected to Matt Duchene, college free agent Jimmy Schuldt and his narrowing down of viable NHL options and what will the Columbus Blue Jackets do with Brandon Dubinsky’s contract? Kyle Turris Unhappy in Nashville? Adam Vingan
Risers and fallers of the New York Rangers season Larry Brooks of the New York Post: Again, there are always a few players that rise up or fall each season. Pavel Buchnevich became a big riser based on his second-half performance. His six goals in the last 12 games could be a harbinger of things