NHL Free Agency

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 07: James Neal (R)

Don’t look now, but the Calgary Flames just won the 2019 Stanley Cup

John Tortorella needs to calm down

Flames continue adding scoring punch with James Neal signing

Lighting the Lamp: Making sense of NHL free agency moves so far

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 31: New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) skates off the ice during the second period of the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on March 31, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How the Islanders forced John Tavares to leave for Toronto

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 6: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks handles the puck in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round against the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Don Smith/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Logan Couture

Logan Couture is the real winner of the John Tavares sweepstakes

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY, 14 In second period action, New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) brings the puck up the ice as Toronto Maple Leafs center Leo Komarov (47) challenges.The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the New York Islanders in NHL hockey action at the Air Canada Centre (ACC) in Toronto.February 14, 2017 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Islanders replace John Tavares with Leo Komarov

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Tobias Rieder #10 of the Los Angeles Kings looks on during a game against the Edmonton Oilers at STAPLES Center on February 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images)

Oilers make a quiet splash, bring back Tobias Rieder on value deal

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 31: New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) skates off the ice during the second period of the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on March 31, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

John Tavares signs a seven year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 01: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) skates with the puck in the 3rd period of the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning on April 01, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With Ryan McDonagh extension, Lightning likely out on John Tavares

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: (EDITORS NOTE: Image Converted to Black and White) John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders high fives a fan on his way to warm-up prior to the game against Toronto Maple Leafs at Barclays Center on March 30, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

John Tavares jersey burning is even dumber than most (Video)

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 6: Anton Khudobin #35 of the Boston Bruins in the net against the Detroit Red Wings at the TD Garden on March 6, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars start free agency with a steal, sign goaltender Khudobin

WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 3: Paul Stastny #25 of the Winnipeg Jets keeps an eye on the play during first period action against the Nashville Predators in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on May 3, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Preds defeated the Jets 2-1 and tie the series 2-2. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights bet on Paul Stastny, sign him to three-year deal

GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 31: Carter Hutton #40 of the St Louis Blues gets a drink during a stop in play against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 31, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Buffalo Sabres and Carter Hutton play ‘Let’s Make a Deal’

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Erik Karlsson (65) waits for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on February 17, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Could Erik Karlsson still get traded to the Vegas Golden Knights?

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 10: William Nylander

Maple Leafs want John Tavares? They need to trade William Nylander

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Michal Kempny #6 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Andre Burakovsky #65 after scoring a second period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena on March 30, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

He’s back! Michal Kempny is staying with the Capitals

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 19: Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin (9) looks on after a missed shot during game 4 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on April 19, 2018. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

5 moves the Blue Jackets can make to get back to the playoffs

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 05: New York Islanders Center John Tavares (91) lines up a slap shot against The New York Rangers during the second period at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn,NY (Photo by Dennis Schneidler/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

In the Tavares race, NHL teams have a secret weapon: grandmas

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates against the Florida Panthers at Barclays Center on March 26, 2018 in New York City. Florida Panthers defeated the New York Islanders 3-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

John Tavares might leave Islanders because they fired Garth Snow

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 8: New York Islanders Center John Tavares (91) in action in the first period during the game of the Edmonton Oilers versus the New York Islanders on March 8, 2018, at Rogers Place in Edmonton Alberta. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Why the San Jose Sharks are unlikely to land John Tavares

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 31: New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) skates off the ice during the second period of the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on March 31, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Did Maple Leafs just land John Tavares by hiring his mentor, Wes Clark?

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 24: Cam Ward

5 free agents the Hurricanes can sign to get back to the playoffs

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 07: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders follows the play against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on April 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Islanders defeated the Wings 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Tavares

1 reason every John Tavares suitor could land him…and 1 reason it might not

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins acknowledge the crowd after a 2-1 overtime lose to the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on May 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

5 moves the Pittsburgh Penguins can make to get back to the playoffs

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: James van Riemsdyk #25 of the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders battle for the puck during their game at the Barclays Center on October 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

NHL Talking Points: Free agency and John Tavares, James van Riemsdyk sagas

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates against the Florida Panthers at Barclays Center on January 30, 2018 in New York City. Florida Panthers defeated the New York Islanders 4-1. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

John Tavares arrives for Maple Leafs meeting

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 23: Rick Nash #61 of the Boston Bruins stretches during warm-up prior to playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 Stanley Cup Play-offs at the Air Canada Centre on April 23, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Rick Nash wants Blue Jackets, but do they want him?