Tag: Ian Cole

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Eastern Conference Team Needs and Wants

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: With Jack Johnson's trade request made public, it puts more pressure on GM Jarmo Kekalainen. “It's the same with (Jack) as it is with anybody else on our team,”…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Oilers, Red Wings and Canucks

On players on the trade market ... Darren Dreger of TSN: The Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens could be sellers sooner than later. Montreal Canadiens - Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk may be the more talked…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Letang, Kessel and Cole

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of DK Pittsburgh Sports: An industry source has said that Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is "definitely" available, furthering Nick Kypreos and Elliotte Friedman's report over the weekend. GM Jim Rutherford said earlier this…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Cole, Kuhnhackl, and Adding Speed

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins defenseman Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch for four games this season. Recent injuries to Matt Hunwick and Kris Letang have kept Cole in the lineup. “It’s certainly…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Mark Madden: "I don't know w/what team or for what return, but I'm told Pens are very close to a trade but trigger wasn't pulled due to Christmas moratorium on trades." Sportsnet: Hockey Night in…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Stars-Flyers … Potential Trading Partners For The Penguins

Scouting the Dallas Stars and Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday ... Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend Saturday's Stars-Flyers game: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. On five potential trade partner for the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sonny Sacheva of Sportsnet: Penguins GM Jim…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Jets and Penguins

On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, and Winnipeg Jets ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Saturday 'Headlines.' Nick Kypreos said that if the Ottawa Senators are looking to move salary, forward Mike Hoffman could be their easiest way. They may not…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Panthers, Flames, Canucks, Penguins, and Sabres

On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and NHL expansion/relocation ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: After Erik Karlsson's comments, there was anger from management, and there was at least one tense meeting…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Los Angeles Kings

On the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the Edmonton Oilers and trade talk around the team. Friedman says that the Oilers would be willing to move…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Sabres and Penguins

On the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Though there has been some speculation that the Ottawa Senators could be for sale, sources are saying that the Senators are not for sale. Not saying…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins and Avalanche

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: “Part of being a GM is deciding what to fix, but also going with your gut and applying some patience.” Jason Gregor: Chiarelli continued: “The broader picture is we have…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Oilers and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washinton Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's difficult not to see the Penguins moving Ian Cole at some point, but it won't be until GM Rutherford…

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