Category: Elliotte Friedman
NHL Rumors: Would the Seattle Kraken be Interested in Patrik Laine?
Patrik LaineThe Seattle Kraken are looking for offense, and Columbus Blue Jackets Patrik Laine could be an option for them.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Are the Buffalo Sabres Thinking About a Jeff Skinner Buyout?
Elliotte FriedmanJeff Skinner carries a $9 million cap hit for three more seasons, and that may have the Buffalo Sabres considering a buyout.
Read moreNHL Rumors: A Jaccob Slavin Extension, and Keep an Eye on Viktor Arvidsson
Jaccob SlavinA Jaccob Slavin extension could come in at eight years at $6.5 million per. Don't forget about pending UFA Viktor Arvidsson.
Read moreWashington Capitals acquire forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from Los Angeles Kings for goaltender Darcy Kuemper
Jeff MarekThe Washington Capitals have acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the news before the Capitals made the move official. NEWS | The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Pierre-Luc...
Read moreNew York Rangers place Barclay Goodrow on waivers ahead of start of free agency
Barclay GoodrowThe New York Rangers placed forward Barclay Goodrow on waivers Tuesday to clear some cap space before NHL free agency opens in less than two weeks. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the news. A bit more: Clearly, NYR doing this solely for cap reasons, seeing if there is another t...
Read moreSabres Considering Buying Out Jeff Skinner
SportsnetThe Sabres are considering exercising a buyout on the final three seasons of Jeff Skinner’s contract, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Skinner has a full no-move clause and is signed through 2026-27 at a $9MM cap hit. Skinner’s tenure in Buffalo has been inconsistent, to say the least, but th...
Read moreJets Add Davis Payne, Dean Chynoweth To Coaching Staff
JetsThe Jets have added Dean Chynoweth and Davis Payne to their coaching staff in assistant roles, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Monday. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Sunday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast that Chynoweth was linked to the Winnipeg bench. The team made the hirings official shortly after...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Will the Utah Hockey Club be Looking to Take Some Big Swings This Offseason?
Elliotte FriedmanWill Utah GM Bill Armstrong be looking to make some big moves for their inaugural season in Utah? They have a lot of flexibility with their blue line.
Read moreSnapshots: Boucher, McDavid, Kraft Hockeyville
TorontoFormer Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Guy Boucher was hoping to be much more of a contender in the team’s head coaching search, shares Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. Toronto parted ways with Boucher on Saturday, ending his tenure in Toronto after just one year with th...
Read moreMaple Leafs’ Fearful Decision-Making Has to Stop
Elliotte FriedmanI had to shake my head when I listened to Elliotte Friedman’s recent interview. His insights, which I respect as much as any NHL insider currently working, made me wonder…
Read moreSharks Notes: Warsofsky, Sturm, Graham, Wiseman, ECHL
SportsnetThe threat of losing Ryan Warsofsky to another team was likely a contributing factor in the Sharks’ choice to name him as their next head coach, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet opined on Friday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. Warsofsky, who became the youngest head coach in the league this week at age 36, w...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Goaltending, Marner, and the Golden Knights
Laurent BrossoitJacob Markstrom and Laurent Brossoit interest the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will Mitch Marner interest the Vegas Golden Knights?
Read moreInsider Told Golden Knights Open to Big Trade Package For Marner
Elliotte FriedmanIt should come as no surprise to hear that the Vegas Golden Knights might be dipping their toes into the Mitch Marner trade waters. A team that regularly gets in…
Read moreNHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes Need to Make Some Decisions Quickly
Martin NecasEric Tulsky is expected to be named the Carolina Hurricanes next GM, and he's not going to have much time to make some big decisions.
Read moreBrian MacLellan issues statement on the Washington Capitals acquiring CapFriendly
Brian MacLellanThe Washington Capitals officially announced on Wednesday that they are acquiring the popular salary cap website, CapFriendly, and onboarding three new members to their team, Jamie, Ryan, and Christopher Davis. The acquisition, which was first reported by Sporstnet’s Elliotte Friedman over the weeke...
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