Five Surprises So Far From The NHL North Division

We’re already looked at some surprises from the Central and East Divisions. Now on the North.

NHL News: COVID Protocol Absences, Flames Sign Ritchie, and Players On Waivers

List of players who are COVID protocol related absences. Flames sign Brett Ritchie. Players who were put on waivers, with notes on Jason Spezza and Aaron Dell.

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Looking at some decisions for the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs for next offseason.

NHL News: Flames, Sharks, Wild, Niskanen, Qualifying Offers, Islanders, Senators, Leafs, and Flyers

Matt Niskanen tells Flyers he’s retiring. Dubnyk traded to Sharks. Players who were qualified and not qualified today. Maple Leafs re-sign Jason Spezza.

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Philadelphia Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins could once again use a third-line centerman. The Philadelphia Flyers are on the lookout for a goal scorer.

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Bruce Boudreau, Untouchable To Likely On The Move

There is a mutual interest between Boudreau and the Toronto Maple Leafs. A look at the Maple Leafs untouchables to likely on the move.

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Spezza Hopes To Return, and Leafs-Penguins Swap Goaltenders?

Jason Spezza hopes he can re-sign with the Maple Leafs. Nick Kypreos said to keep an eye out for a Matt Murray for Frederik Andersen trade.

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – The Big Four, Andersen, Thornton, Clifford, Shanahan and Dubas

Will the big four get one more shot to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs? Leafs could use some more bite to their game. Shanahan and Dubas on their roster.

NHL Rumors: A Flat Salary Cap Doesn’t Help The Maple Leafs, Lightning, Blues, and Capitals

The salary cap is going to remain at $81.5 million for a couple of seasons. This is going to give teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues, and Washington Capitals some issues.

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and the Changing Free Agent Market

The Maple Leafs might have to move out one or two $2 to $4 million players this offseason. Teams and free agents will likely have to take a different approach than originally planned.

Top 20 Pending NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Forwards and Defensemen

Not a surprise that Taylor Hall is the top pending NHL free agent forward. Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug are the top pending NHL free agent defensemen.

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils

The Kings are linked to Nesterov. The Vancouver Canucks could be in the market for a right-handed defenseman this offsesaon. The New Jersey Devils could be in the market for some help at forward.