The Columbus Blue Jackets are not done Brian Hedger: The Columbus Blue Jackets added some more experience to their blue line yesterday with the Ivan Provorov trade, and they could still look to add more in free agency. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen: “We’re not done yet. We want to make sure we take a real big step going into next year and this is step one that takes us in … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, and the Philadelphia Flyers
NHL Trade: Flyers Trade Ivan Provorov to Columbus, Shopping Carter Hart
The Columbus Blue Jackets were in need of a defenceman. Columbus got their man in Ivan Provorov of the Philadelphia Flyers. The #CBJ are aggressively shopping for a defenceman. I wouldn’t be shocked if they make a big splash by the NHL Draft — or sooner. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 6, 2023 As part of a three-team trade the Blue Jackets get Provorov from the … [Read more...] about NHL Trade: Flyers Trade Ivan Provorov to Columbus, Shopping Carter Hart
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers
Potential trade targets for the Chicago Blackhawks if looking to acquire an extra asset Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Chicago Blackhawks have some extra salary cap space to use to their advantage, to acquire some extra assets from teams looking to clear some cap space. Potential targets include: Conor Garland – Vancouver Canucks – Three years left at $4.95 million … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers
NHL Rumors: The Top Unrestricted Free Agents
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: A look at the top 12 unrestricted free agents. 1. Dmitry Orlov – Defense – Boston Bruins – Will likely get the biggest deal among UFA defensemen. The Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets could be among the teams that should be interested. 2. Ryan O’Reilly – Center – Toronto Maple Leafs – O’Reilly said he’d be open to re-signing wit … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: The Top Unrestricted Free Agents
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner
An Auston Matthews decision by July 1st is a little trickier now Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet on Auston Matthews and what Kyle Dubas not being back may mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “The third thing Ron that I think should be pointed out here is, they want to know about Auston Matthews’ future. I think it just became a lot harder … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner