Last Night’s Score New York Islanders 5 – Tampa Bay Lightning 3 (series 2-1 Lightning) Today’s Game Vegas Golden Knights – Dallas Stars 8:00 PM ET (series 2-1 Stars) Penguins send Bjugstad to the Wild Sarah McLellan of the Star-Tribune: The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Nick Bjagstad from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2021
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In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Mikko Koivu and the Minnesota Wild have come to the end of their road together. In Montreal, speculation is the Canadiens might shop two forwards, potentially keeping the one most thought might be moved. The Edmonton Oilers have apparently switched their goaltending focus, the Colorado Avalanche
Do Bruins need to get younger? Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Believe that the Boston Bruins Stanley Cup window is now closed under their current roster makeup. Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci and Brad Marchand range from 32 to 43 years old. They need to get younger, faster and deeper. “The reality is,
Kevin Fiala emerged as an offensive force for the Minnesota Wild during the 2019-20 season, but the road to NHL success was not easy for the talented 24-year-old from Switzerland. Kevin Fiala has turned into an offensive game-changer in Minnesota(Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) Here is a look at his journey from highly touted prospect to
So, will Max Domi be back? NHL Watcher: According to Pierre McGuire, that answer is no. During a radio hit on TSN 690 our of Montreal, McGuire mentioned it is rather apparent that the forward will not be back. This surprises few people but the next question is where does he wind up? Possible destinations
Minnesota Wild questions get answered — at least some Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag): Again and again, the questions keep coming. Russo tried to answer them as best as he could. One of the big inquiries focused on Kirill Kaprizov. This became a bit of a two-parter. Burning a year of the entry-level deal
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed a depth forward and their GM has said they’ll be sticking with a goaltending tandem next season. In Minnesota, could the Wild buy out Devan Dubnyk? Could the Arizona Coyotes test the market on some players to recoup lost draft picks? Finally, are the Toronto
A mutual interest between Boudreau and Maple Leafs James Mirtle of The Athletic: In the past few months, the Toronto Maple Leafs asked the Minnesota Wild permission to speak with Bruce Boudreau. There hasn’t been a formal interview. Boudreau heard about the Leafs interest and people close to Boudreau say he’s intrigued. Darren Dreger: Bruce
Sabres haven’t considered not qualifying Montour Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on the speculation that they may not give restricted free agent defenseman Brandon Montour a qualifying offer: “That’s news to me. We have not even considered that. All of our conversations about Brandon have been very positive, so not sure where that’s
Would be a surprise if Andersen doesn’t start for the Maple Leafs next season Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen has a year left on his deal at a $5 million cap hit. There may not be a big upgrade on the free agent market this offseason. Jacob Markstrom could re-sign
Teams will be calling the Rangers about the No. 1 pick Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton on what they are going to do with the No. 1 overall pick. “If I just went on this call and told you all the things we’re going to do, it probably
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is an update on the severity of Mark Scheifele’s injury and how long he’ll be out of action. In Toronto, there is a lot of talk surrounding Mitch Marner and a possible trade. In Edmonton, the status of Tyler Ennis is updated, and in Minnesota, The Wild are looking
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be making changes this offseason Josh Yohe: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: “There is something wrong. Changes need to be made.” Pierre LeBrun: Rutherford is a GM who is not afraid to make trades, “Buckle up.” Pens Inside Scoop: GM Rutherford: “This could be a year where we try to get
The puck dropped Saturday in Edmonton’s Rogers Place and Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena for the pandemic-delayed 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. There is an unusual air to the games without live audiences and with social distancing protocols in place. And amidst all of that, there is also the peaceful but very present uprising against social and racial
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Believe that the Arizona Coyotes’ initial offer to pending UFA Taylor Hall was a five-year deal with a $7.25 million AAV. That won’t be their final offer. Also, believe that situation is very important to Hall. While the Coyotes re-signing Hall remains an option, it’s hard to see the Peter Chiarelli
Trading Cirelli or Sergachev is a last resort for Lightning Joe Smith of The Athletic: (mailbag) Teams like the Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres would be interested in restricted free agent center Anthony Cirelli IF the Tampa Bay Lightning had to trade one of their RFAs. Mikhail Sergachev would also get a lot of interest.
Evason’s interim tag removed … Wild open to talking to pending free agents Minnesota Wild: The Minnesota Wild have removed the interim tag from head coach Dean Evason. Jessi Pierce: The Wild and Evason agree to a two-year contract extension. Sarah McLellan of the Star-Tribune: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin isn’t opposed to starting talking
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
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