Valimaki unlikely to play this season as it has Seattle expansion draft implications Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Calgary Flames defenseman Juuso Valimaki has been rehabbing his knee for the past 10 months. Even if he’s cleared by doctors to return, it’s unlikely the Flames would want to include him for their playoff run. If Valimaki
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Ryan wouldn’t mind remaining in Calgary Mike Gould: Calgary Flames forward Derek Ryan said in a text that he’s “really enjoyed playing for the Flames” and that when he’s eligible, he’d have a “great” interest in re-signing with the Flames. (The 33-year old Ryan has a year left on his deal at a $3.125 million)
DeBrusk on free agency … Could he become trade bait if Krug re-signed? Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk is a pending restricted free agent and has averaged 20 goals and 40 points in his first three seasons in the NHL. DeBrusk on his pending free agency. “Obviously that’s going to
A coaching change in Washington unlikely and a couple of areas they could address this offseason Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don’t believe the Washington Capitals would make a coaching change this offseason unless they have a really disappointing playoff and go 0 for 3. With a really short offseason and a flat salary
As it has been rumoured for days now, the NHL officially announced on Tuesday, Mar. 26, that the regular season is finished, and the league will begin playoffs sometime in July. The format will be different than normal, as there will be 24 teams in this year’s postseason rather than the standard 16. Winnipeg Jets
Canucks blue line could have a different look next season Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: (mailbag) The Vancouver Canucks blue line next season could have a different look. Alex Edler, Tyler Myers and Quinn Hughes will be back but Chris Tanev and Troy Stecher could be cap casualties. Tanev is a UFA and Stecher is a
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a prospect while forward Kyle Clifford discusses the odds he’ll re-sign in Toronto. Could the Calgary Flames take a run at one of the offseason’s top UFA defensemen? And, will the Edmonton Oilers have trouble signing Ethan Bear to the contract they’d like? Finally,
Mailbag questions for the Flames for next season Eric Francis of Sportsnet: (mailbag) The Calgary Flames have five defensemen on expiring contracts so there is the possibility that they could take a run at pending UFA Alex Pietrangelo. The Flames could have the cap space even with a flat camp and could use the boost
Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at a potential trade candidate for each team in the Western Conference. Anaheim Ducks – Adam Henrique – Carries a $6 million cap hit through 2023-24. The centerman could interest some teams. Arizona Coyotes – Derek Stepan – The Coyotes may need to clear some cap space for their free
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of St. Louis when it comes to the future of Alex Steen. In Vegas, it sounds like the Golden Knights might be leaning towards a move with defenseman Deryk Engelland. Could the Calgary Flames see major turnover this season and will the Edmonton Oilers buy out
Robin Lehner and potential landing spots Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) It’s not easy to get a feel for the goalie market this offseason, given the uncertainty of what the salary cap will be. If Lehner wants to be a No. 1 goalie, it doesn’t make sense to re-sign with the Golden Knights. Marc-Andre Fleury
Available coaches and potential coaching vacancies Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Available coaches include Peter Laviolette, Bruce Boudreau, Gerard Gallant, Guy Boucher and Mike Babcock. The New Jersey Devils have interviewed Gallant already. The Devils, Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks currently have interim coaches. Coaches that could be let go
It could be a buyers market this offseason for goaltenders Harman Dayal of The Athletic: One agent said back in January that if Jacob Markstrom was his client he should be after a five-year deal. One source said that it’s going to be a buyers market this offseason. This would give the Canucks a bit
The almost untouchable to a good chance for leaving Craig Morgan of The Athletic: The Arizona Coyotes are still not aware of the fines/loss of draft picks they may incur from the NHL’s investigation into their testing of draft prospects before the 2019 scouting combine. Will the Coyotes be able to extend Taylor Hall? Looking
Kings will be looking for a Dman John Hoven: This offseason the Los Angeles Kings could be the market for a free agent left-handed defenseman. Devils interview Gallant TSN: Pierre LeBrun says the New Jersey Devils are the only team to conduct a coaching interview since the NHL paused their season according to his sources.
Although the NHL’s regular season has been suspended in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, there is news emerging from each NHL organization. In this News & Rumors post, I want to help Calgary Flames fans stay more up-to-date with news about the team and its players. Item One: Former Flames Coach Bill Peters Takes
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, one scribe asks if the Vegas Golden Knights might consider keeping Robin Lehner and moving on from Marc-Andre Fleury. Speaking of goaltenders, have the Calgary Flames lost confidence in David Rittich? And, if the NHL condenses their playoff format, what cities might they be looking at to host games? Golden
Hyman wants to stay with the Maple Leafs long-term Kristen Shilton of TSN: Toronto Maple Leafs winger Zach Hyman has a year left on his four-year, $9 million contract. There is uncertainty surrounding future salary caps. Hyman has started to think about his future. “First and foremost, I would love to stay in Toronto,” said
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