Hockey News
Nashville Predators, Colin Wilson Agree To 4-Year, $15.75M Deal
IBTimes - 28 Jul 2015 17:58
The Nashville Predators have signed restricted free agent center Colin Wilson to a four-year deal worth $15.75 million, the team's President of Hockey Operations and general manager David Poile announced on Monday. The 2...
Kruger 'will be patient' with Blackhawks: report
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 01:56
Restricted free agent forward Marcus Kruger will continue to wait for the Chicago Blackhawks to clear space under the NHL salary cap so he can re-sign with them, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday. Kruger's agent, J.P. ...
Canucks sign forward Baertschi to one-year contract
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 23:46
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have re-signed forward Sven Baertschi to a one-year, one-way contract. Baertschi, 22, appeared in two playoff games as well...
Oilers' Talbot excited for chance to be No. 1 goalie
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 22:06
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot spent the past two seasons with the New York Rangers backing up Henrik Lundqvist, knowing full well starts would probably be few and far between. But with the Rangers up against the ...
United States to host '18 World Junior Championship
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 21:16
The IIHF World Junior Championship will return to the United States for the first time in seven years in 2018. USA Hockey on Tuesday revealed the five cities being considered to host the event: Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsbur...
NHL's speedy possession game forging a revolution on the blue line
Sports Illustrated - 28 Jul 2015 21:00
The NHL's emphasis on puck possession and transition has put a premium on smaller, more mobile defensemen like John Klingberg of the Dallas Stars.
Canucks acquire center Brandon Sutter from Penguins
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 21:00
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning is counting on forward Brandon Sutter to be a big piece of their foundation moving forward in the improved Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Benning acquired the 26...
Canucks acquire Sutter in trade with Penguins
ESPN - 28 Jul 2015 20:01
Canucks acquire Sutter in trade with Penguins
Penguins add to forward depth with Bonino, Fehr
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 19:54
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins bolstered their bottom-six forward group Tuesday by signing free agent Eric Fehr and acquiring Nick Bonino from the Vancouver Canucks along with defenseman Adam Clendening and a seco...
Penguins trade forward Brandon Sutter to Canucks, sign Eric Fehr
Sports Illustrated - 28 Jul 2015 19:15NHL free agent deals with lockout protection an ominous trend
Sports Illustrated - 28 Jul 2015 18:30Maple Leafs sign forward Mitch Marner to three-year entry-level contract
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 17:55
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Mitch Marner to a three-year entry-level contract. The 18-year-old Marner was selected by fourth overall by the Maple Leafs in last month's NHL draft. Marner finished...
Vancouver Canucks acquire Brandon Sutter in trade with Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 17:55
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Brandon Sutter and a third-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange, the Canucks have sent forward Nick Bonino, defenceman Adam Clendening and a s...
NY Rangers, Derek Stepan Agree To 6-Year, $39M Extension
IBTimes - 28 Jul 2015 17:35
The New York Rangers and Derek Stepan have agreed to a six-year contract extension worth about $39 million or $6.5 million annually, according to various reports. The team announced the signing on their official website ...
Victor Hedman quietly grows into cornerstone of Lightning's defense
Sports Illustrated - 28 Jul 2015 17:15
After his star turn in the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, Victor Hedman has become the cornerstone of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s defense and one of the NHL’s best players.
Devils to honor Brodeur, Lamoriello 'at right time'
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 16:49
Martin Brodeur and Lou Lamoriello will be honored by the New Jersey Devils, at a time to be determined by them, general manager Ray Shero told NJ.com on Tuesday. "It's a matter of when the player feels comfortable. And L...
Hoffman, Senators $1.7M apart in arbitration: report
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 16:26
Left wing Mike Hoffman, a restricted free agent who is scheduled to go to arbitration Thursday, has submitted a request for $3.4 million for one year, while the Ottawa Senators have offered a one-year, $1.7 million contr...
Veteran center Briere contemplating retirement: report
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 16:16
Center Daniel Briere, one of the more accomplished performers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs of this generation, remains without a contract and is now contemplating retirement in order to spend more time with his three teen...
Letter's subject Leopold looking to sign somewhere
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 04:58
Defenseman Jordan Leopold wants to keep playing in the NHL, but not even a letter from his young daughter might be able to accomplish that. "I wish it were that easy," Leopold told the Star Tribune on Monday. Leopold, 35...
Buffalo Sabres sign prospect defenceman Brendan Guhle to 3-year, entry-level contract
NHL.com - 28 Jul 2015 04:05
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres have signed newly drafted defenceman Brendan Guhle to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal was announced Monday, a little over a month after Buffalo drafted Guhle with the 51st ...