For long-time hockey fans who’ve been scarred by the memory of even one of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman’s career trifecta of lockouts, Monday brought a bit of news that, to some eyes, should have been filed under “unexpected.” The NHLPA announced it was declining its option to reopen the current collective bargaining agreement, only days
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Juulsen will consult a specialist for a second opinion regarding his headaches. The Canadiens say they are making the move after getting approval from the defenceman and his agent. The 22-year-old native of Surrey, B.C., played just 21 games for the Canadiens last season. On Feb. 1, he was ruled to
EDMONTON — James Neal made an early impact with the Edmonton Oilers as they kicked off preseason play with a 2-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. Neal had a goal in his first appearance with his new team following an off-season trade from the rival Calgary Flames and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for
French forward Betty Jouanny is in a good place right now, though that wasn’t always the case. She has gotten a fresh start in her SDHL career by joining a new club. This will be Jouanny’s seventh season in the league but her first with Leksands IF. She feels welcomed with her new squad and
Mitch Marner received two offer sheets this offseason, and he wasn’t interested at all Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Mitch Marner’s agent Darren Ferris was on TSN 1050 yesterday and was talking about the negotiation process with the Toronto Maple Leafs and about offer sheets. “That’s why I laughed when I heard some of the reports
9:24 AM ET The Boston Bruins have two of their young, key blueliners under contract for a couple of years, signing restricted free agent Brandon Carlo to a two-year deal Tuesday. The team announced that the contract carries an annual average value of $2.85 million. The Bruins signed defenseman Charlie McAvoy to a three-year, $14.7
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Fredrik Claesson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2019-20 season. Claesson, 26, skated in 37 NHL games with the New York Rangers last season, collecting two goals and four assists for six points. In 150 career NHL contests with the Rangers and Ottawa, Claesson has totaled six goals
VANCOUVER—The Vancouver Canucks have inked restricted free agent Brock Boeser to a three-year contract. The team announced the 22-year-old right-winger’s new deal on Monday, saying it carries an average annual value of $5.875 million U.S. Boeser missed training camp in Victoria over the weekend as negotiations continued. The native of Burnsville, Minn., was the club’s
Jake Virtanen scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the visiting Vancouver Canucks opened the pre-season with a 3-2 comeback win over the Calgary Flames on Monday. After tying the game with just over four minutes left in the third, Virtanen won it 1:32 into extra time, ripping a wrist shot past Cam Talbot on
In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news on a few free agents now that Mitch Marner is signed, including Matthew Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames, and Brayden Point and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Plus, Kevin Fiala is not at Minnesota’s training camp, while two Anaheim Ducks will miss the entire season. Finally, where will
The Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser have come to terms on a three-year contract worth $17.625 million. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $5.875 million. “We’re very pleased to have Brock re-sign,” said general manager Jim Benning. “He’s a talented player, a key contributor to our offence and an important part of our
The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed restricted free agent forward Travis Konecny to a six-year contract worth $33 million – a 5.5 million salary cap hit. Pierre LeBrun: Salary breakdown for Konecny. Yr 1, $1M Salary and $3M SB;Yr 2, $3M Salary and $2M Sb;Yr 3, $5.25M Salary;Yr 4, $3.75M Salary $2M SB;Yr 5, $6M Salary;Yr
10:43 PM ET The Vancouver Canucks and restricted free agent forward Brock Boeser have agreed to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal holds an average annual value of $5.875 million. “We’re very pleased to have Brock re-sign,” Vancouver general manager Jim Benning said. “He’s a talented player, a key contributor to
BUFFALO – Only about 10 Sabres forwards have roster spots locked up, meaning in a training camp filled with competition, the best battles might be taking place up front. Among the players fighting for the four or so remaining slots are journeymen (Jean-Sebastien Dea, for example), NHL veterans (Vladimir Sobotka) and prized prospects (Victor Olofsson).
The optics are terrible. Even the NHL Players’ Association, an organization that could never be accused of being overly sensitive to how it is perceived by the hockey public, must see that. On Monday, the players’ union will announce whether it plans to exercise an option to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement
Mitch Marner and Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas put up a united front when speaking to media about the forward’s new contract. The pair stood side-by-side on Saturday while fielding questions about the six-year deal Marner signed in time to join his Maple Leafs teammates for the second day of training camp in
As hard as it is to believe, we’re now less than three weeks away from the start of another season of NHL hockey. We made it, folks! Another long and hot Arizona summer has come and gone, and it’s time once again for the Arizona Coyotes to hit the ice. With that said, and with
In today’s news and rumors report on the Edmonton Oilers, the team made a round of cuts heading into their first preseason game, one prospect dominated at the rookie scrimmage and there is excitement coming from James Neal about being paired with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Oilers Make First-Round of Cuts The Edmonton Oilers have made their
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