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
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes have a rosy outlook for the next several seasons. They have one of the best defensive teams in the league, they have a young nucleus of cost-controlled stars (Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Jaccob Slavin), and their farm system is loaded with top prospects, like Ryan Suzuki, Jake Bean, and Dominik Bokk. General manager Don Waddell has spent responsibly and isn’t afraid of pulling the trigger on trades. Related:
Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at a potential trade candidate for each team in the Eastern Conference. Boston Bruins – Nick Ritchie – They may not be able to fit him long-term with Torey Krug needing a new deal, and after next season Tuukka Rask, Jaroslav Halak, Brandon Carlo and Ondrej Kase. Buffalo Sabres –
The Carolina Hurricanes have completely re-vamped. From officially hiring Rod Brind’Amour as the team’s head coach in 2018, to strong drafting in the past eight years, the team has gone from an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, to one of the most exciting teams in the NHL. Let’s look back at some of the events
Sharks to add a goaltender Igor Eronko: Report from @sport24_ru has the San Jose Sharks close to signing goaltender Alexei Melnichuk. He’ll likely need a year in the AHL first. The Avalanche won’t be going after the top UFAs Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) The Colorado Avalance aren’t going to be interested in
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Carolina Hurricanes potentially walking away from defenseman Sami Vatanen. In Edmonton, the Oilers are quickly preparing for the NHL Draft and in Toronto, could Tyson Barrie possibly boost his value enough in a short playoff run to get another contract with the Maple Leafs? Hurricanes
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Donald Trump held a call with the NHL, Justin Williams talked about possibly retiring and Bill Peters’ new KHL team is already having drama. Plus, there is news on this year’s crop of free agents having a hard time settling into the idea they may have to take a pay
Canadiens and Leafs were interested in Okulov before he signed … Other free agents may wait a year Igor Eronko: The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs were interested in Konstantin Okulov. He signed a one-year contract with CSKA. Chris Johnston: With all the uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused in the sporting world, there are
If the Maple Leafs hadn’t hired Babcock years ago… Pierre LeBrun: If the Buffalo Sabres had been able to hire Mike Babcock instead of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Maple Leafs would have hired Guy Boucher. The four NHL teams in on Melnichuk could include…. Darren Dreger: (as of last week) KHL Goaltender Alexei Melnichuk
Vancouver Canucks notes Rick Dhaliwal: According to a Harvard source, it will be at least a few weeks before Jack Rathbone makes a decision whether to sign with the Vancouver Canucks or return to school. Rick Dhaliwal: Nikita Tryamkin‘s agent Todd Diamond on TSN 1040 radio in Vancouver if he’d go to Utica of the
Blue Jackets have two pending RFA goalies Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Can assume that the Columbus Blue Jackets and pending restricted free agent goaltenders Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins have held some contract talks. Merzlikins did say last week that he didn’t know if there were any. Both goalies are a year away from
The NHL’s decision to pause its 2019-20 regular-season schedule over COVID-19 concerns generated uncertainty over when the league will return to action. The best-case scenario is May 15, allowing sufficient time to finish the schedule and stage full playoff rounds. It’s also possible the league will be forced to scrap the remainder of the regular
Deadline fallout notes on the Panthers, Senators, Canucks, Maple Leafs, and Canadiens Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Carolina Hurricanes were in competition with the Florida Panthers to acquire Brady Skjei from the New York Rangers at the deadline. The Panthers problem was that they were trying to move salary out in the deal according
The NHL is considering a very controversial move in the wake of the world meeting David Ayres, the Emergency Backup Goalie (EBUG) who took hockey by storm Saturday night. But first, Tuukka Rask’s historic streak came to an end on Tuesday. Rask’s Streak Ends at 20 To say that the Boston Bruins have been dominant
Ryan S. Clark: Asked Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic if he had any trade offers for forward Tyson Jost. Sakic wouldn’t get into any specifics of what was talked about. He said that Jost has played well the past few weeks, just hasn’t scored. Blues GM the Kreider speculation Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues GM
Skjei could be on his way to Carolina? Pierre LeBrun: “Hearing that Rangers and Hurricanes have been talking about a potential Brady Skjei trade but right now Carolina has cap issues so not clear where this goes…” Darren Dreger: “Sounds like a 1st round pick in discussions for Skjei. However, cap issues for the Hurricanes
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it’s NHL Trade Deadline day! Today’s report will look a little different as we give a rundown on a number of teams that may be busy today and a general view of their plan with the latest reports. Here are a few of the items we’ve heard as the trade
The Florida Panthers have traded forward Vincent Trocheck to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forwards Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark, defender Chase Priskie and another prospect, according to Elliotte Friedman. Trocheck to CAR for Haula, Wallmark, Chase Priskie and Eetu Luostarinen — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 24, 2020 The 26-year-old Trocheck has scored 10 goals
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