Does Pekka Rinne have an expiration date? Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: This quote says it all. “I’m healthy. I don’t want to put any numbers, but at the beginning of the season, I signed two more years. In my head, that gives me a two-year window to win. I don’t look past that.” Pekka
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Gaunce won’t be qualifed Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Vancouver Canucks won’t be qualifying restricted free agent forward Brendan Gaunce. The 2012 first-round pick could use a change of scenery. Canucks could use a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, possibly two Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: The Canucks could use another winger for
report this ad My first caveat is that I have heard no rumors about the mega-talented Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price coming home to British Columbia to play for the Vancouver Canucks. Nor do I think such a possibility might happen. In fact, given the current rebuild the Canucks are working through – which I
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, Adam Larsson, and the Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers and Milan Lucic David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Milan Lucic opines about playing for the Vancouver Canucks. “That’s definitely something I wouldn’t rule out. It’s obviously something that potentially could happen. Like you said, things haven’t gone that
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
Silence is golden for Robin Lehner and Islanders Larry Brooks of the New York Post: The good news for those concerned about Robin Lehner leaving the Islanders is that there should be no worry. Fortunately for Islanders fans, the lack of talk is a good sign that New York will re-sign the Vezina nominated goalie
report this ad On March 19, Jared Clinton of The Hockey News wrote that the Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Petterson had a chance to become the first unanimous Calder Trophy winner since Teemu Selanne in 1992-93. That season, Selanne broke every rookie goal-scoring record in NHL history by collecting 76 goals and 56 assists, for an
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
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
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
ST. LOUIS — Jordan Binnington stopped both shots he faced in the shootout, and the St. Louis Blues remained in the hunt for the Central Division title with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. The 25-year-old Binnington finished with 23 saves and closed out his breakthrough season with a 24-5-1 record. Vladimir
Home NHL Opinion NHL Rumors: Scott Gordon, Jim Benning, and Jordan Weal Players believe in Scott Gordon as head coach Sam Carchidi of the Philly Inquirer: The players believe in Scott Gordon even if the fans are a bit more skeptical. The ending streak for Philadelphia did little to sway them. Philadelphia fired back with
Will Roberto Luongo play on or retire? George Richards of The Athletic: The goalie remains “up in the air” about next season. It’s difficult to blame the goaltender considering he is 40 but does have three more years on his contract. Roberto Luongo opines below: “I want to make sure everyone is on the same
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on Chris Kunitz in Chicago and whether or not he’ll keep playing while the Vancouver Canucks need to make a couple of important decisions on two fairly key players. Kunitz Calling it Quits? Chicago Blackhawks winger Chris Kunitz has yet to decide whether or not he wants
Alex Edler’s future uncertain Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: In a perfect world, the 32-year old forward would have re-signed already. Unfortunately, the reality is Edler likely goes into the offseason with a little unsettled feeling. This is because a deal is not done. No one knows if this is truly goodbye or not. This is
Garrett Sparks not good enough a growing pattern Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Again, Garret Sparks says the right things to the media and yet the performances remain mostly the same. He allowed two awful angle goals in the 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Unfortunately, this led to more questions than answers for the Toronto
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors — Thatcher Demko, Patrick Marleau, and yes Columbus So will it be Thatcher Demko or Jacob Markstrom? Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Sun: Vancouver faced this dilemma less than a decade ago with Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo. This ended poorly for Vancouver as Schneider was traded in 2013 and
Keys of the Vancouver Canucks offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters: Looking at the keys to the Vancouver Canucks offseason. Invest in skill – Last offseason Canucks GM Jim Benning signed depth players. This year they need to add more speed and skill, especially for their second line. Figure out their right side of their