In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas clarifies why he didn’t add a defenseman at this year’s NHL Trade Deadline, the Winnipeg Jets might be a big spender in free agency and defenseman Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings talks his struggles with the team’s current rebuild. Finally, what is
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Next years’ projected salary cap numbers and future plans Frank Seravalli of TSN: Next seasons’ salary cap is potentially going up to between $84 and $88.2 million. That is up from this years $81.5 million. What it ends up being is dependant on negotiations with the NHLPA. GMs are being a little conservative with those
The Winnipeg Jets — currently in possession of the Western Conference’s second wild card spot — are receiving a raft of reinforcements for their battles down the stretch, and they couldn’t have come at a better time. An Influx of Forwards The Jets’ injured reserve list has been a long and exhausting read for most
There was plenty of speculation over which players could be moved in the weeks leading up to the NHL’s Feb. 24 trade deadline. Several, such as Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Sami Vatanen, and Andreas Athanasiou, wound up changing teams by deadline day. Some who were considered trade bait, however, remained with their current teams as the deadline
Thornton a little disappointed Kevin Kurz: Had been told the San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton was a little disappointed that nothing ended up happening. GM Doug Wilson was working to get a trade done, but for whatever reason, he couldn’t get a deal done with someone. Flyers weren’t looking to move Gostisbehere Dave Isaac:
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Cody Eakin to the Winnipeg Jets for a conditional 4th round pick. If the Jets make the playoffs or if they re-sign Eakin the pick becomes a 3rd. The 28-year old Eakin was drafted 85th overall in the 3rd round of the 2009 draft by the Capitals. Eakin
Jets acquire defenseman DeMelo The Ottawa Senators have traded pending UFA defenseman Dylan DeMelo to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2020 third-round pick. Scott Billeck: DeMelo said that he could see himself be a Jet beyond this season, but hasn’t thought too much about his future yet. Will play out the season and see how
Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs Dan Kingerski: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Penguins – Maple Leafs game include the Edmonton Oilers (regional scout), Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, and the New Jersey Devils. Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Flyers –
Rumor roundup involving the Sharks, Devils, Wild, Canadiens, Panthers, Senators, and the Rangers Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The San Jose Sharks season is a writeoff and the “For Sale” sign is up. Defenseman Brenden Dillon is expected to be traded and there will be teams keeping an eye on Joe Thornton. Thornton carries
Asking price for Chris Kreider and potential teams that might be interested Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic: New York Rangers pending UFA Chris Kreider is looking for a seven-year deal at around $7 million per season. The Rangers asking trade price for Kreider has to be a first-round pick, or multiple conditional second-round picks, or
Hurricanes looking for someone with term … a few potential options Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Carolina Hurricanes would consider trading one of their two first-round picks (own Toronto’s) but only for a player with term. Matt Dumba has three years left at $6 million and the Minnesota Wild may eye the Hurricanes first,
The NHL’s February 24 trade deadline is fast approaching. The coming days will see continuing speculation over which teams are buyers and which will become sellers. Boston Bruins Having fallen short to the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, the Bruins are all-in for another run at the big
Penguins have to be patient as the market is small Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It’s well known that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford likes to make moves well in advance of the NHL trade deadline. “I think the market will open up at some point in the next week or two,” the GM
Ilya Kovalchuk draws interest from several teams plus more Eric Engels of SportsNet: A motivated Ilya Kovalchuk continues to draw interest from other hockey teams. Marc Bergevin selling at the trade deadline looks more likely but not yet. In 15 games, the winger has six goals and 12 points including an overtime game-winner against Toronto.
Team watching the Kings … Rangers and Kreider to talk … No talks for Pageau Sportsnet: Teams are keeping an eye on the Los Angeles Kings who are going to be sellers ahead of the NHL trade deadline. At the Kings-Devils game: “There are three scouts there from each of the Winnipeg Jets and also
Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings last night Mark Scheig: Scouts listed to attend last night’s game Blue Jackets and Red Wings game: Colorado Avalanche (4), Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Washington Capitals. Scouting the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa
The Winnipeg Jets are within striking distance of a playoff spot once again after picking up five of six points over their past three games. They are currently one point behind the Calgary Flames for the Western Conference’s final wild card spot and two points behind the Arizona Coyotes with a game in hand. The
Top-four defenseman with term still a priority for the Toronto Maple Leafs TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for a defenseman, and Cody Ceci is now hurt (out at least for a month). Is a top-four defenseman with term still a top priority? Darren Dreger said it is, especially with Ceci’s and Morgan
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