In today’s NHL rumor rundown, as the Buffalo Sabres announced the firing of GM Jason Botterill and then the hiring of Kevyn Adams as his replacement, the question being asked is, ‘Why hire a new GM so quickly?’ The Vegas Golden Knights have extended Ryan Reaves but why did he take such a big pay
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Everyone initially agreed the Pittsburgh Penguins overpaid for then-St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves. Three years later, time has simply confirmed that to be the case… and then some. Reaves Traded to Penguins Granted, it’s not like the Blues got a superstar out of the deal, at least not yet. In the trade, which saw
In their short three seasons in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights have made noise at every trade deadline they have participated in. In 2017-18, they acquired two forwards to make a Stanley Cup run. Last season, management landed the biggest fish on the market, and this season the team traded for what they needed
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Stars, Golden Knights, and Senators © Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports Canadiens interested in a Stars defenseman? Jimmy Murphy: Have heard that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in Dallas Stars restricted free agent defenseman Julius Honka. The Stars have just under $1 million in cap space and they may prefer
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Jake Gardiner, Mitch Marner, and Nikita Gusev © Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports A handshake deal for Gardiner? James (@Account4hockey): The Athletic’s Michael Russo said on the Russo-Souhan show that unrestricted free agent defenseman Jake Gardiner may have a handshake deal with a team that would need to move out
© Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports Nikita Gusev – To Trade Him Or Someone Else? Justin Emerson of the Las Vegas Sun: The Vegas Golden Knights have had a very quiet free agent stretch and have moved out almost $15 million in salaries. Restricted free agent Nikita Gusev may be the next player moved out. The
© Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports Preliminary talks for Faulk and Hurricanes David Pagnotta: The Carolina Hurricanes have held preliminary talks with Justin Faulk‘s camp about an extension. It’s not a concern or rush for either side. Jets looking for left-handed depth Ken Wiebe: Believe that the Winnipeg Jets may have some interest in left-handed defenseman
© Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports The New Devils and Taylor Hall not talking yet Luke Fox: Taylor Hall said that there have been no contract talks with New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero. He is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1st, but Hall said that neither side is in a rush to
© Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Golden Knights laying the groundwork to clear out some needed cap space Jesse Granger of The Athletic: Multiple sources have said that the Vegas Golden Knights have laid the groundwork for potentially multiple trades. The Golden Knights and restricted free agent William Karlsson are close on a long-term deal in
report this ad Well, the ice has finally settled on the 2018-19 season with the St. Louis Blues claiming their first-ever Stanley Cup. After 52 long years and only sporadic postseason appearances, the Blues finally have that first notch on their belt. With two consecutive playoff appearances in two years as a franchise, Vegas Golden
What can the Kings do with Voynov’s rights? Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings still hold the rights to defenseman Slava Voynov, but have said that he will never play for them again. An arbitrator ruled last week that Voynov is eligible to return to the NHL midway through next season
report this ad There are quite a few NHL clubs heading for a salary cap crunch this summer, and New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero has used situations like this to his strength in the past. He has been known to flip draft picks and prospects to teams in cap trouble in exchange for
Vegas Golden Knights who are staying and who could be on the move Jesse Granger of The Athletic: Looking at the Vegas Golden Knights from players who aren’t going anywhere to players who won’t be back. The Untouchables – Mark Stone, Marc-Andre Fleury, Shea Theodore, Max Pacioretty and Nate Schmidt. Likely sticking around – Alex