Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back on June 23, 2001. At the time, Yashin was a talented forward with a high-skill level and offensive upside that was clearly appealing to the
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Matthew Tkachuk is not delivering good news when it comes to the status of negotiations between his brother Brady and the Ottawa Senators. Meanwhile, there are reports that Zdeno Chara is close to signing with the New York Islanders. Marc-Andre Fleury is hinting at retiring after this season ends and
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Darnell Nurse talks his new contract with the Edmonton Oilers. What led him to signing an eight-year deal and was it true that he originally wanted a four-year pact? Is there any further news on what the New York Islanders are doing? They’ve announced one deal, what about the others?
From the THW Archives, written by former contributor Alli Baker and originally published Feb. 16, 2015. So you think you know everything there is to know about hockey, eh? Well if you know more than half of these strange facts, you’re either a hockey buff or you’ve got too much time on your hands. 1. One
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are listening to offers on Sean Monahan. Meanwhile, even though the trade has worked out great for both sides, forward Taylor Hall says he wasn’t just holding out to join the Boston Bruins. Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett talks contract extension, John Tavares is back on
Every season, the NHL is hard to predict, and the 2020-21 season has been no exception. Many teams or players have overachieved, and likewise, we have seen some teams fail to live up to expectations. Fans and experts alike entered this season with preconceived theories or predictions for what the season would look like, and
One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing on this date. Jan. 29 has also seen a plethora of personal milestones including the No. 1,000 reappearing in different forms. Let’s buckle into THW’s time machine for our daily trip throughout the decades. Brodeur Hangs Them Up No
The 2020-21 NHL season is right around the corner, with opening night kicking off on Jan. 13 and the long-anticipated wait finally being over for hockey fans. With training camp starting up this week as teams are preparing for the grueling season, the Boston Bruins will have to overcome some challenges this season if they
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Travis Hamonic to a PTO, while the Winnipeg Jets are still looking to trade Jack Roslovic and finding more than a few interested parties. The Montreal Canadiens were interested in Zdeno Chara and the Toronto Maple Leafs have some serious roster battles brewing at
With NHL camps just around the corner, and a lot of veteran players still looking for homes for the upcoming season, there will be some interesting signings in the next few days. That said, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signing with the Washington Capitals certainly caused a stir on Wednesday. He signed a one-year, $795,000
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, does how well Philip Broberg is playing at the World Junior Championships give the Edmonton Oilers hope for the future? So much so that he could see playing time this season? Are the Boston Bruins exploring the trade market before signing Zdeno Chara? Are the Columbus Blue Jackets willing to
When the NHL officially announced the new divisional alignments for the 2020-21 season, the Boston Bruins knew that there would be new challenges on their schedule. Gone for this season are the Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, and Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins and Lightning have had their
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Zdeno Chara and speculation that his return to the Boston Bruins is not a given. Meanwhile, there are five teams interested in free agent Erik Haula and the Edmonton Oilers are no longer talking to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins about an extension. Could the Coyotes be bringing in
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, will the New York Rangers be sellers again at the end of this coming season? If so, who will they move? Are the Boston Bruins and defenseman Zdeno Chara any closer to getting a deal done? Or, are other teams working their way into the conversation? Contracts talks between Alex
In this edition of Boston Bruins’ News & Rumors, we look at the new leaks for the Bruins potential reverse retro jersey, the team’s ECHL Affiliate plans for the 2020-21 season as well as a look at their uneventful offseason as a whole thus far. Bruins’ Reverse Retro Jersey Leak While there isn’t any confirmation
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at a really off-the-wall rumor of a Zdeno Chara connection to the Maple Leafs. I’ll also take a look at what seems like an almost-forgotten spring signee in Alexander Barabanov. Related: Maple Leafs Become Chapter in Vesey’s Puzzling Career Finally, I’ll speculate a
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Zdeno Chara and the chances he returns, not only to the Boston Bruins, but the NHL. There is news on Taylor Hall as his agent came out and revealed some detail about the free agency process before he signed with the Buffalo Sabres. There are rumors
Legendary Boston Bruins defensemen have a history of ending their careers in other teams’ sweaters. Bobby Orr, the most storied Bruin, played his final two seasons as a Chicago Blackhawk. Boston traded five-time Norris Trophy winner Ray Bourque to the Colorado Avalanche so he could chase a Stanley Cup. Zdeno Chara might join them as