Oilers and Lightning signings Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have signed forward Adam Cracknell to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2020-21 season. Cracknell recorded 10 goals and 14 assists in 52 games for Kunlun Red Star of the KHL last season. Puck Pedia: The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed right-handed defenseman Alex Green to a
Ottawa Senators
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Edmonton that the Oilers kicked tires on goaltender Matt Murray but are now out of the running. In Vancouver, the Canucks have left Jake Virtanens’ future with the team very much in doubt. It appears Mark Borowiecki and the Ottawa Senators appear to be headed for
The National Hockey League offseason is a time for reflection, ample rest, and the ability to look back and wonder what could have been (or what was) for 31 teams. Heading into the 2020-21 season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ottawa Senators are a club looking to upgrade in several areas. They would greatly benefit
Several teams have spoken with the Maple Leafs about Frederik Andersen Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Sources are saying that several teams have spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about goaltender Frederik Andersen. Andersen will appeal to teams as he has only one year left on his deal at a $5 million salary cap hit
For all of the negativity surrounding the Ottawa Senators’ 2019-20 season, there are certain aspects that point to the franchise turning a corner. A few significant storylines grabbed the attention of those in Ottawa, and there is reason to be excited about the future in Canada’s capital. The Erik Karlsson Trade Back in September of
Answering some Toronto Maple Leafs offseason questions Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) It is still too early in Kyle Dubas’ GM tenure for the Toronto Maple Leafs to fire him. That said, his leash is getting shorter. Though Dubas likely doesn’t want to trade William Nylander, they may look to move him this
Will Rask even be back next season? NHL Watcher: Joe Haggerty was on TSN 690 talking about Tuukka Rask: “The speculation out there is that he might not even play after next year…I don’t think hockey is all that important to Tuukka, I think he has other interests, I think he has other things he
With Phase 2 of the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery complete, the draft picture is becoming clearer and clearer. We now know the order of the top-15 of the 2020 NHL Draft, with the New York Rangers winning the unprecedented second stage of the draft and the rights to select the projected top prospect, Alexis Lafrenière.
While Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion is focused on who to select in the upcoming NHL Draft, he would be wise to also take a look at successful non-draft acquisitions made by Stanley Cup-winning teams. For example, in the lead-up to the 2009 NHL trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Chris Kunitz. At the
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
The Ottawa Senators have a large collection of talented prospects, and if they reach their advertised potential, the team could become a perennial contender for years to come. The problem with putting the hope of a franchise in a group of prospects is that mathematically, not all of them will translate to the NHL. No
The Ottawa Senators’ last few seasons have seen many new faces. Rugged veterans and established NHL players such as Mika Zibanejad, Erik Karlsson, Mike Hoffman, Dion Phaneuf, Mark Stone, Derick Brassard, Matt Duchene, Kyle Turris, Marc Methot, and Robin Lehner have departed and made way for younger players and prospects as the Senators continue their
Price isn’t going anywhere Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (mailbag) Even if Carey Price doesn’t have a great playoff, the Montreal Canadiens aren’t looking to trade him. Trading his salary cap hit in the future with a flat or slowly escalating salary cap won’t be easy. If he had a disappointing playoff and they tried to
Eriksson has no intention of retiring or walking away from his contract Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: 35-year old Loui Eriksson doesn’t have any intentions to retire or walk away from his contract. The Vancouver Canucks forward has two years left at a $6 million cap hit, with $4 million in salary per season.
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)
Wouldn’t be easy for the Senators to trade a top pick, but they could move some others Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion on trading down from No. 3 and/or No. 5. “It would be very difficult to do something like that,” he answered. “It would have to be a special player
Devils coaching search Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Lindy Ruff has a shot at being the New Jersey Devils next head coach. Potential GM candidates that they are talking to have asked if they could have some input on the coaching decision. Some have said that Ruff is a candidate no matter what. Senators would listen,
The Red Wings could have the cap space to go after a home state defenseman Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: The Detroit Red Wings didn’t have good enough assets at the trade deadline to get them an extra first-round pick, but they were able to land a couple of seconds. $11 million comes off
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