Boeser’s camp open to anything Rick Dhaliwal: (last week) Vancouver Canucks Brock Boeser‘s agent Ben Hankinson on Sportsnet 650: “There are some big contracts coming down the pipe and Brock just trying to figure out where I fit in all of this. We are open to anything with the #Canucks.” Rick Dhaliwal: Hankinson on Boeser’s
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Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan won’t be going anywhere. The Penguins may need to find a new strategy on how best to compete next season, and that direction should probably involve more speed. Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Coach Mike Sullivan isn’t one of the Penguins problems.
Keys to the Penguins offseason Emily Kaplan and Chris Peters of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the Pittsburgh Penguins offseason. Consider seismic changes: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is never afraid to make a big move. Sidney Crosby isn’t going anywhere and Evgeni Malkin has a NMC and is only going somewhere if he asks.
Keys to the Lightning’s offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters of ESPN: Looking at the keys of the Lightning’s offseason. Don’t panic: They have a large, talented core that is under 30-years old that will be returning next year and will be contending again. That said, see a therapist: Tyler Johnson admitted that they lost
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Senators, Chabot and Ceci … Blue Jackets and Duchene Senators have held talks with free agents Chabot and Ceci TSN 1200: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion said that they’ve already head preliminary contract talks with defenseman Thomas Chabot. They want to sign him to a long-term extension. Chris Stevenson
Kadri’s time with the Maple Leafs could be coming to an end Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: wasn’t allowed to ask Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas about the future of Nazem Kadri and the Maple Leafs. A team spokesperson said that any offseason questions can wait until the offseason. We all know that Auston
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are more conversations about the future for Nazem Kadri and, in some respects, that carries over to questions about the future of head coach Mike Babcock. There are also rumors that the Montreal Canadiens have made a shopping list of players for the offseason and the
A year ago, the future looked grim for the Montreal Canadiens. Coming off one of their worst seasons in history, they finished with a record of 29-40-13 for 76 points and sat near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Fans and pundits were calling for general manager Marc Bergevin to be fired. His offseason
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Nazem Kadri And Mike Babcock’s Future… Kadri’s and Babcock’s future in doubt? Kevin McGran of the Toronto Sun: (mailbag) After Nazem Kadri’s cross-check that will lead to his suspension, he has lowered his trade value and moved himself to the top of GM Kyle Dubas’ trade
Avs hope to sign Makar ASAP Ryan S. Clark: Source confirms that the Colorado Avalanche will be making a hard push to get defenseman Cale Makar signed as early as today. Chris Peters: Makar said after his game last night that he’d talk to his parents and that his future was still up on the
McLellan making his way to LA Bob McKenzie: Todd McLellan isn’t a candidate for the Buffalo Sabres head coaching position any more. The sides talked but no offer was never finalized. McLellan is expected to be named the next coach of the Los Angeles Kings. Dennis Bernstein: As reported back on Wednesday, McLellan will be
Do the Coyotes have two starting goaltenders? Matt Layman of Arizona Sports: Darcy Kuemper filled in for injured Antti Raanta this season getting in a career-high 55 games with a .925 save percentage. Do the Arizona Coyotes now have two starting goalies for next season? “There are organizations that’ll go a decade without having one
Image from the Vancouver Giants Gusev looking to join the Golden Knights Igor Eronko: Heard that Nikita Gusev is looking to join the Vegas Golden Knights for their playoffs. Darren Dreger: Gusev’s KHL contract runs through the end of April. His agent JP Barry, CAA Sports and his Russian agent are working on getting his
Oilers could be made available Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers have some depth on the blueline. They may need to make some decisions on which veterans to move this offseason to create room for some younger players. Adam Larsson has two years left on his deal and would get some trade interest.
Canadiens can spend to the salary cap next year Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens were $8 million under the salary cap ceiling for a second consecutive season. GM Marc Bergevin has the go-ahead from ownership to spend the cap next year. “One-hundred-per-cent yes,” the GM said. “I always have permission to
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
Flyers have several holes they want to fill this offseason John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Flyers will start their head coaching search immediately, and GM Chuck Fletcher will consider interim coach Scott Gordon as a strong candidate. “I had a conversation with Scott this morning, who remains a strong candidate,” Fletcher said.
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.