In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks is out indefinitely with a mysterious illness. When will he return? The Edmonton Oilers signed Ethan Bear to a two-year deal, but why did it cost $2 million per season to get the deal done? In Toronto, did the Maple Leafs have a shot
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On Monday, the NHL and Adidas finally unveiled their long-awaited Reverse Retro sweaters for all 31 teams, which, according to the league, were “inspired by (jerseys) worn by the team during a season that has some historical significance” and will be utilized multiple times “in designated rivalry games during the upcoming season.” Leading up to
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, as the Washington Capitals look to clear cap space, which two players might be on the move? Are there hard feelings in Arizona as Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns to the team? Why hasn’t Derick Brassard landed a new deal yet in free agency? Finally, insiders try to describe why the players
For the past seven years, Torey Krug has been the anchor of the Boston Bruins defense with captain Zdeno Chara. Krug has been just as valuable to the Bruins as anyone else. He has been a consistent player on the blue line and he has been a major reason why the Bruins’ power play has
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are reports the Arizona Coyotes are shopping the negotiating rights to Taylor Hall. Will they be able to move him before the NHL Draft? In Toronto, GM Kyle Dubas spoke on the future of Frederik Andersen as well as hinted that the Maple Leafs have made one objective a
The Arizona Coyotes did not have a pick until the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Part of new general manager Bill Armstrong’s deal with the team was that he would not have an input on the draft. Other members of the front office did draft prep for other teams and thus were also
It’s no secret that the Vancouver Canucks are trying to shed salary to fit in their unrestricted free agents of Tyler Toffoli, Chris Tanev, and Jacob Markstrom. So it’s kind of unusual to see trade rumours about them acquiring a player who has an $8.5 million cap hit like Oliver Ekman-Larsson from the Arizona Coyotes.
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Arizona Coyotes won’t be able to trade defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson because he has no desire to leave. Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, there are updates as far as potential trades go, and in Detroit, the Red Wings could be eyeing a very popular goaltender. Finally, who will the Edmonton Oilers take
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, TSN’s Frank Seravalli named 10 players most likely to be traded this offseason and there are some interesting names on the list. Teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars have some surprising names included, but the Vancouver Canucks saw two players make the top-ten list. In Montreal,
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have kicked tires on a top-end defenseman. In Montreal, it appears the Canadiens have begun extension talks with a forward on team-friendly contract, and in Vegas, the Golden Knights need to get down to business, including looking at their
According to a number of reports, the Edmonton Oilers have shifted focus away from Matt Murray of the Pittsburgh Penguins and towards goaltender Darcy Kuemper of the Arizona Coyotes. As the Oilers continue to gather information, trying to make the best possible decision for next season’s goaltending tandem as possible, Elliotte Friedman noted on a
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk that after getting penalized by the NHL, the Arizona Coyotes might be a target for some NHL teams. In St. Louis, Alex Pietrangelo says he’d like to stay with the Blues, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are unlikely to quality Evan Rodrigues who they picked up as
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Arizona Coyotes might shop Oliver Ekman-Larsson and his hefty contract. Meanwhile, the other goaltender in Vegas who might be affected by the Marc-Andre Fleury drama has spoken and has something to say about the agent who stirred the pot. Finally, there is an update on
After falling just short of the top seed in the Western Conference, the Avalanche are ready to begin Round 1 of the playoffs against the seventh seed Arizona Coyotes. The Coyotes defeated the Nashville Predators in the Qualifying Round which marks the first time in eight years they have made the playoffs. There’s no doubt
Up until a week ago, it seemed as if John Chayka’s place in the Arizona Coyotes organization as the club’s general manager was relatively secure. During his four years on the job, the 31-year-old had completely revamped Arizona’s roster, adding players like Nick Schmaltz, Phil Kessel, Carl Soderberg, Taylor Hall, Alex Goligoski, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Darcy
Besides a Stanley Cup, the Jack Adams Award is the most coveted trophy a head coach can win in the National Hockey League. By definition, the Jack Adams is awarded annually to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success. The 2019-20 campaign, like in many past seasons, has seen
Later in the day on Wednesday, the Hockey Hall of Fame will announce the inductees that will make up the Class of 2020. The list of players who could enter the HHOF this year is stronger than usual, with recently retired stars like Jarome Iginla and Marian Hossa now eligible for induction. Returnees like Daniel
For the 2020 THW Mock Draft, I was the general manager for a couple of teams, including the Arizona Coyotes. The Coyotes had no picks in the first round, so the second round was where I started my work for them. With these picks, I tried to use a mix of my scouting and the