Hockey News
NHL salary cap increased to $69 million
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 23:54
The National Hockey League's salary cap has been raised to $69 million for the 2014-15 season, the league and NHL Players' Association revealed on Friday.
NHL sets 2014-1'5 salary cap at $69 million, floor at $51 million
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 23:45
PHILADELPHIA - The salary cap for the 2014-'15 NHL season has been set at US$69 million, lower than many big-budget teams had hoped. The league and Players' Association announced the upper limit and $51-million floor Fri...
Coyotes severing ties with Ribeiro
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 23:33
The Arizona Coyotes knew Mike Ribeiro had behavioral issues when they signed him before last season, but hoped a reunion with coach Dave Tippett would help him.
Red Wings sign goalie Gustavsson to 1-year deal
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 23:08
The Detroit Red Wings have signed backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to a one-year contract.
Detroit Red Wings sign backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to 1-year contract
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 23:05
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings have signed backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to a one-year contract. The club made the announcement on Friday, saying it wouldn't disclose additional terms. The 29-year-old Gustavsson we...
Bruins want Iginla back despite salary-cap issues
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 23:04
PHILADELPHIA -- As much as the Boston Bruins and veteran right wing Jarome Iginla want to continue their affiliation, general manager Peter Chiarelli knows the NHL salary cap might get in the way of their partnership adv...
Blackhawks extend Raanta, Morin, Smith
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 23:00
The Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have agreed to terms with forwards Ben Smith and Jeremy Morin and goaltender Antti Raanta on two-year contract extensions.
Coyotes buy out Ribeiro
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 22:54
The Arizona Coyotes bought out center Mike Ribeiro on Friday.
NHL, NHLPA announce team payroll range for 2014-15
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 22:52
The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association today announced that the Team Payroll Range established for the 2014-15 League Year, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, provide...
Red Wings sign goalie Gustavsson to 1-year deal
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 22:28
The Detroit Red Wings have signed backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to a one-year contract.
Coyotes initiate buyout of center Mike Ribeiro
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 22:19
The Arizona Coyotes announced Friday they have initiated a buyout of the remaining three years of center Mike Ribeiro's contract. "We wish Mike the best of luck in the future and thank him for his contributions with the ...
Lightning acquire Garrison
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 22:14
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Jason Garrison, the rights to forward Jeff Costello and a seventh-round pick at the 2015 NHL Entry draft from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a second-round pick in 2014 ...
Rangers send Dorsett to Canucks for third-round pick
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 22:04
The New York Rangers on Friday traded forward Derek Dorsett to the Vancouver Canucks for a third-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft. The pick, No. 85, was acquired by Vancouver earlier Friday as part of the multiplayer tra...
Ducks acquire Kesler in trade with Canucks
ESPN - 27 Jun 2014 21:44
The first big trade chip of the 2014 NHL draft has fallen, with the Vancouver Canucks sending coveted center Ryan Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks for two players and a pick.
Sharks sign restricted FA Travis Oleksuk
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 21:08
The San Jose Sharks have signed restricted free agent forward Travis Oleksuk to a one-year contract.
Blackhawks extend Smith, Raanta, Morin
ESPN - 27 Jun 2014 21:06
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Friday they have re-signed forwards Ben Smith and Jeremy Morin along with goaltender Antti Raanta to two-year contract extensions.
Sharks sign restricted FA Travis Oleksuk, make front office changes
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 21:05
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks have signed restricted free agent forward Travis Oleksuk to a one-year contract. Oleksuk had 19 goals and 21 assists in 74 games last season with Worcester of the AHL. The Sharks al...
Anaheim acquires center Ryan Kesler from Vancouver
Miami Herald - 27 Jun 2014 20:54
Ryan Kesler didn't want to wait around while the Vancouver Canucks rebuild. He wants to win a Stanley Cup now, and the Anaheim Ducks believe they're on the way after landing the star center.
Handful of first-time NHL general managers changes dynamic of trade talks
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 20:45
PHILADELPHIA - When Peter Chiarelli looked around the room at the most recent NHL general managers meeting, he saw plenty of familiar faces in a new place. There was his former assistant GM with the Bruins, Vancouver's J...
Canucks trade Kesler to Ducks, get Bonino, Sbisa and first-round pick
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 20:25
PHILADELPHIA - The Vancouver Canucks have traded Ryan Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks, a source tells The Canadian Press. According to multiple reports, Vancouver received forward Nick Bonino, defenceman Luca Sbisa and the 2...
Canucks trade Kesler to Ducks, get Bonino, Sbisa and first-round pick
NHL.com - 27 Jun 2014 20:15
PHILADELPHIA - The Vancouver Canucks have traded veteran centre Ryan Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks. A source says details are still being finalized. It's not clear what the Canucks receive in return. Kesler, 29, had 25 goa...
Notable NHL Draft Busts
Sports Illustrated - 27 Jun 2014 19:30
It is often said that draft picks are really nothing more than a crapshoot and in these cases the NHL teams that made the selections truly came up snake-eyes.