Avalanche Agree to 8-Year Extension With Valeri Nichushkin

Nick Alberga: Have been hearing that forward Jakub Vrana has likely played his last game for the Detroit Red Wings (he’s playing for their AHL team). Don’t count on a recall. He will likely be either traded by the deadline or bought out this offseason. David Pagnotta: Have...

The Boston Bruins’ magical season continues. The Bruins are 38-5-4 heading out of the break and an incomprehensible 22-1-3 at home at the Boston Garden. More importantly, they’re 13 points ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division, seven points better than the Carolina Hurricanes for the best record in the NHL.

Welcome to a new little series Tyler Yaremchuk and I are doing leading up to the trade deadline: Meet the Sellers. With the Oilers playing a fairly soft schedule going up against the Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets all ahead of the deadline, we’re going to take a look at a few players from each team who could be on the move.

Patrick Kane still hasn’t made up his mind about whether he’ll leave the Chicago Blackhawks or not, but the winger has been given a list of teams by his current employer for consideration in the event he becomes ready to move on in the next three weeks. In other words, the Blackhawks are simply waiting on Kane’s decision, but they’re arming him with as much information as they can so that when he decides, the process is quick.

As long as Alexander Ovechkin is with the club, the Washington Capitals will aim to contend for a Stanley Cup. One of the many injuries they have dealt with this season has been to defenseman John Carlson. The 33-year-old blueliner has been on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) after being struck in the face with a puck during the contest versus the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 23. It is anticipated he will not be able to return for a few more months – possibly by the end of the regular season. They have suffered many injuries to core members throughout the year. The organization will be adding players by the March 3 trade deadline and will aim to include a defenceman in their acquisitions. Let’s take a look at some teams that have defensemen they may inquire about adding by the deadline.

After Dylan Larkin scored five goals in the NHL All-Star Game and reminded everyone about just good he is, then seeing Bo Horvat sign for eight years and $8.5 million with the New York Islanders, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Larkin has drawn a line in the sand with the Detroit Red Wings. According to a report on Monday by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, he notes during NHL Tonight on NHL Network spot that Larkin is asking for at least $9 million per season on an eight-year agreement.

Bo Horvat‘s contract is a good comparable for Dylan Larkin. TSN: Chris Johnston on Insider Trading on how Bo Horvat’s extension with the New York Islanders is a good comparable for Detroit Red Wings pending UFA Dylan Larkin. ** NHLRumors.com transcription. Gino Reda: “Elsewhere. Right have Lou Lamoriello...

This comes on the heels of team president Tim Connelly's first big move, trading for 30-year-old center Rudy Gobert. Connelly traded away five future picks, but also Walker Kessler (21 years old), Jarred Vanderbilt (23), Malik Beasley (26) and Leandro Bolmaro (22). They went from the fifth-youngest team in the...