Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Looking at the top five teams who will be hurt most by the flat NHL salary cap of $81.5 million. 1. Tampa Bay Lightning – $5.33 million in projected salary cap space with 15 players under contract. They have two key restricted free agents in center Anthony Cirelli and
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Ultimately, if the Tampa Bay Lightning are the legitimate contenders everyone believes them to be, they have nothing to worry about regarding the NHL’s proposed playoff format, coming out of the pandemic. They just need to believe in themselves. Killorn, Lightning Vote “No” Representing the Lightning, forward Alex Killorn actually voted “No” to the proposal,
Canadiens mailbag Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (mailbag) On the idea of the Montreal Canadiens trying to offer sheet Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev this offseason. If the Lightning were able to get Sergachev signed long-term in the $4.2 to $6.4 million (suggested range), they would definitely match it. The Lightning will have to move
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 –
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news about Mikhail Sergachev and a lack of discussions with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Vancouver Canucks are looking at ways to improve their blue line and the Los Angeles Kings are targeting the same thing. Finally, it appears the Edmonton Oilers are going to lose depth forward
No contract talks between the Lightning and Sergachev Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Tampa Bay Lightning restricted free agent defenseman Mikhail Sergachev said he hasn’t had any contract discussions with Lightning management. He’s sure his agent will get a deal done. “It’s a little different obviously right now, but I’m trying to leave it to my
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Tampa Bay Lightning likely unwillingness to re-sign Cory Conacher and where he’ll wind up as a result. The Minnesota Wild are interested in signing the KHL’s third-leading scorer, but they can’t do so quite yet. Finally, the Chicago Blackhawks are working on a deal with
The Devils have salary cap space they can use to their advantage this offseason Corey Masisak of The Athletic: The New Jersey Devils are once again this offseason in a position to possibly take advantage of teams that need to shed some salary. After signing their main free agents, the Devils could still have around
Krejci on being a free agent after next season Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media: The Boston Bruins will have some decisions to make on pending UFA defenseman Torey Krug this offseason. Next year they’ll have decisions on forward David Krejci. The soon to be 34-year old Krejci has a year left on his deal at
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens are waiting for a KHL prospect, the Tampa Bay Lighting will be getting a key forward back and there are six teams that could be in great shape if the NHL has a flat salary cap next season. Montreal Waiting on Alex Romanov Sportsnet’s Eric Engels reports that
Stamkos would be ready if the season gets going again Joe Smith of the Athletic: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos had core muscle surgery back in early March, and according to a video on the team’s twitter account, he could be ready to rejoin the team whenever the season gets underway. “With the timing
There has been some talk that with next year’s salary cap going to be the same as this year, or possibly less, teams could be given the option of using a compliance buyout. Part II of the potential buyout candidates for the Atlantic Division. NHL Buyout Candidates – Atlantic Division (Part I)
New Jersey Devils notes on Paval Zacha, Cory Schneider, the 2020 NHL draft, and maybe some potential trade targets Corey Masisak of The Athletic: New Jersey Devils forward Pavel Zacha has two years left on his deal at $2.25 million per. At that number, putting up 35-40 points as a third-line center, killing penalties could
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
No matter what team you cheer for in any sport, your franchise of choice will always have those players that you look back on and think… how did we let him go? That future All-Star who looked just average as a rookie, or a veteran that was traded just before they became a stalwart at
Canucks didn’t want Goldobin Igor Eronko: Source saying that CSKA will be signing forward Nikolay Goldobin to a two-year deal. Rick Dhaliwal: Goldobin: “The #Canucks did not want to sign me, I was disappointed how it turned out in VAN but I am happy to sign in KHL and will try NHL again in 2
The National Hockey League schedule may be paused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped speculation over possible off-season free-agent moves and trade candidates. Here’s a look at the past week’s notable chatter. Blackhawks could shed salary this summer Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz last week announced team president John McDonagh, general manager Stan
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
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