One of the Carolina Hurricanes’ biggest strengths lies within their defense. Their squad is stacked on the back end and will be for years to come. Yet, quality depth scoring on offense was a shortcoming last season. With such a good core of defenders, should the club subtract from defense to address their lack of
Winnipeg Jets
Does Lehner have a contract extension in place with the Golden Knights? David Pagnotta: Sources are saying that the Vegas Golden Knights and pending unrestricted free agent goaltender Robin Lehner have a five-year contract extension in place. The deal was agreed upon before the season resumed. Jesse Granger: Lehner said that report of him and
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
Jets shouldn’t give up on Laine Scott Billeck: Thoughts on the Patrik Laine: “You don’t give up on a 22-year-old, 40-goal scorer coming off one of his most complete seasons as a player. Unless the Jets think he’s peaked at 22, there’s no way he should be trade bait. Crazy.” “Yes, the Jets may need
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation surrounding defenseman Zdeno Chara. Was Monday’s loss his last game in the NHL? Might it have been his last game for the Boston Bruins? Meanwhile, TSN’s Frank Servalli has added two key names to his recent Trade Bait Board, both of whom are from the Winnipeg Jets.
Rangers mailbag Larry Brooks o the NY Post: (mailbag) The Buffalo Sabres would likely want the New York Rangers No. 1 pick in a trade for Jack Eichel. If not, likely one of Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller or Adam Fox, plus. It wouldn’t be easy for salary cap reasons as well, now and in the
After a long battle with cancer, NHL legend and Hall of Fame member Dale Hawerchuk left this world on August 18, 2020. He left behind a legacy that will affect the game of hockey for years and possibly decades to come. For me personally, his passing carries a little bit of extra sadness. Hawerchuk was
Would Alex Pietrangelo be interested in a short-term deal if he tests free agency? Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet: St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is the top pending unrestricted free agent this offseason. Pietrangelo when asked if he could see himself putting on a different jersey next season. “Lots of guys do it. I hope
Questions for each team that lost in the play-in round Rory Boylan of Sportsnet: Looking at questions for each team that was eliminated during the play-in round. Pittsburgh Penguins – Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said “changes need to be made,” but what exactly needs to change? How long is the window open with Sidney Crosby
Sometimes you win by the skin of your teeth, and sometimes you win big. This piece is about the latter. Some games are just full of celebrations. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Winnipeg Jets have won 694 games over nine seasons since relocating from Atlanta prior to the 2011-12 campaign. Here’s
Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet: The Winnipeg Jets will have some salary cap space to work with this offseason to upgrade their blue line and forwards. The Jets could use their cap flexibility to their advantage. “All you can do is project internally here by going over and poring over other team’s caps and situations as
Keys of the offseason for the New York Rangers Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at some of the offseason questions and decisions the New York Rangers are facing this offseason. Figure out their goaltending situation – The Rangers may need to have a talk with Henrik Lundqvist. A tandem of Igor Shesterkin
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, it is all about the quick hits and news items as it pertains to a number of teams and game action from Saturday an Sunday in the NHL play-ins and seeding games. There is news on the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, and Chicago
On March 11, in a pre-pandemic world that bears no resemblance to today’s, the Winnipeg Jets captured a 4-2 victory at Rogers Place over the Edmonton Oilers. 143 days later, they took to the Rogers Place ice again for their first meaningful game in nearly five months — the opening matchup of their five-game play-in
Following a quiet trade deadline, Winnipeg Jets’ general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff and company are preparing for what promises to be a busy offseason. After the stunning departure of former number one defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, the Jets blue line was reduced to nothing but a revolving door of depth players, late-offseason pickups, and Josh Morrissey. Related:
DeMelo an offseason priority for the Jets Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet: (mailbag) One the Winnipeg Jets main priorities this offseason will be to re-sign defenseman Dylan DeMelo. The Jets have a bit more flexibility this offseason than they did last offseason when they needed to re-sign Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine. DeMelo may not be
The Buffalo Sabres aren’t trading Jack Eichel Joe DiBiase of WGR 550: There is no way the Buffalo Sabres are going to trade forward Jack Eichel. Yes, he aired his frustration with losing, but that is about it. gets why fans of some teams would be interested in the idea of acquiring. The cost would
On Canucks free agents and buyouts Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: (mailbag) The Vancouver Canucks should be looking to keep both Jake Virtanen and Troy Stecher. If they are okay with not bringing Stecher back, he won’t be qualified and would become a UFA. Virtanen should have decent trade value as the 23-year old had 18
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