Category: Athletic
Islanders Rumors: 2 Players Named Buyout Candidates
Lou LamorielloWith new leadership incoming following Lou Lamoriello’s departure, the New York Islanders are preparing for a busy summer. Among the many decisions awaiting the next general manager will be whether to buy out veterans Scott Mayfield and Pierre Engvall, whose contracts have become potential liabiliti...
Read moreWith Carle Out of the Mix, 8 Other Candidates Listed for Blackhawks Coaching Job
Chicago Blackhawks'We learned over the weekend that the Chicago Blackhawks' No. 1 choice to fill their head coaching vacancy, David Carle, has withdrawn his name from consideration. So who do the Hawks turn to next? Scott Powers and Shayna Goldman of The Athletic have compiled a list of 8 head coaching candidates for...
Read moreCanucks Notes: Wallinder, Demko, Center
Patrik AllvinThe Vancouver Canucks’ General Manager Patrik Allvin and President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford held their end of season press conference earlier today. As one of the most important revelations from the media availability, Harman Dayal of The Athletic received a confirmation from Allvin that...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks Eyeing Blockbuster Move for Mitch Marner
Eric StephensAs the NHL offseason approaches, Mitch Marner’s future is becoming a major storyline—and the Anaheim Ducks are reportedly gearing up for an aggressive push to land the star forward.According to The Athletic’s Ducks insider Eric Stephens, Anaheim GM Pat Verbeek has already signaled a new direction fo...
Read moreBruins Rumors: Analyst Thinks Boston Should 'Copy' Capitals Retool Plan
AthleticFluto Shinzawa of The Athletic believes the Boston Bruins can take a cue from the Washington Capitals’ recent retool to quickly return to contention. In his view, the Bruins should embrace a strategy that mixes youth development with savvy roster moves, just as the Capitals did after selling at the...
Read moreNHL Free Agency: Maple Leafs' Plan B Options If Mitch Marner Leaves
Brad TrelivingJonas Siegel and James Mirtle of The Athletic have examined the Toronto Maple Leafs’ contingency plans in the event Mitch Marner is traded this offseason, laying out several realistic paths forward for GM Brad Treliving. While trading Marner remains a delicate situation due to his full no-move claus...
Read moreLack Of Cap Space An Impediment For Lightning And Isaac Howard
AthleticA lack of salary cap space will impact Tampa Bay's plans for top prospect Isaac Howard down the stretch.
Read moreAnalyst: Marner Won’t Join Elite Group Until “He Leaves the Leafs”
AthleticBefore this season began, one analyst made a bold prediction related to the Toronto Maple Leafs and star winger Mitch Marner. Jonas Siegel of The Athletic predicted that this might…
Read moreAnalyst: Marner Won’t Join Elite Group Unti “He Leaves the Leafs”
Toronto Maple LeafsBefore this season began, one analyst made a bold prediction related to the Toronto Maple Leafs and star winger Mitch Marner. Jonas Siegel of The Athletic predicted that this might…
Read morePacific Notes: Tocchet, Hertl, Pietrangelo, Zary, Blueger
AthleticDespite being rumored as a coveted option by the Philadelphia Flyers, there’s little expectation Vancouver Canucks’ head coach Rick Tocchet will be available to other team’s this summer. In an article from Thomas Drance of The Athletic (subscription required), a source from inside the Canucks organi...
Read moreNHL Free Agency: Bruins Linked To Specific Offseason Need
AthleticThe Boston Bruins are heading into the offseason with a clear organizational priority: adding speed across the lineup. According to The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa, the Bruins’ struggles this season often came down to their inability to get to pucks and key areas of the ice fast enough. “We’re just de...
Read moreNHL Free Agency: Senators Linked To Two 'Top-Scoring' Wingers This Offseason
Brady TkachukJulian McKenzie of The Athletic believes the Ottawa Senators’ top priority this offseason should be finding a true top-line right winger to complement Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk. While Claude Giroux has filled that role admirably, McKenzie suggests the team would be better off moving the veteran...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Gibson, Ducks
Anaheim DucksIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kent Hughes discussed how the team managed its trade deadline and felt good about not selling as the team continued to win games. Meanwhile, the…
Read moreThe Free Agent Goaltending Market This Summer Will Be Thin
Kevin LankinenJesse Granger of The Athletic wrote an article the other day about the lack of impact options available in the goaltending market this summer. Granger highlights recent extensions to Adin Hill, Karel Vejmelka, Logan Thompson and Kevin Lankinen to back up his hypothesis. This season, 12 NHL goaltende...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Kane, Oilers, Predators, Cozens, Senators
AthleticIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Nashville Predators about to undergo a rebuild? Meanwhile, there is some injury news for the Edmonton Oilers, and Evander Kane was on the…
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