Tag: Jimmy Vesey

NHL Rumors: More Notes on Jimmy Vesey

On Jimmy Vesey ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: There is constant speculation of Jimmy Vesey to the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Boston Bruins, but what if he looks at all options that might be available? "I would have to…

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NHL News: Statement from Jimmy Vesey’s Advisors

Joe McDonald of ESPN: Statement from Jimmy Vesey's advisors Peter Fish and Pete Donatelli After being fully advised of his options and upon the recommendation of his advisors and counselors, Jimmy Vesey shall become an Unrestricted Free Agent on August…

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NHL Rumors: Mueller, Oilers, Preds, Kings, Pens and Expansion Draft

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Peter Mueller is looking to return to the NHL next season. Mueller has spent the past three season in Europe after playing almost 300 games in the NHL. The AHL…

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NHL Rumors: Vesey to Bruins? Predators Knew Vesey Wouldn’t Commit?

On Jimmy Vesey ... Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: A source that is part of the Boston area college hockey community is saying that Jimmy Vesey opted to become free agent on August 15th to sign with the Bruins.…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Lepisto, and Potential Drafted College UFAs

On the Calgary Flames ... Damien Cox: There are indications that the Calgary Flames will be able to sign their former first round draft pick Mark Jankowski. Contract talks between the sides are in the final stages. If Jankowski decided…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Panthers, Flames and Predators

On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Chambers: College sophomore winger Danton Heinen is not sure if he'll sign with the Bruins after his season ends with Denver. On European free agent ... Elliotte Friedman: Swedish defenseman Linus Hultstrom could be…

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NHL Rumors: Sobotka, Stars, Jagr, Reimer and Vesey

On Vladimir Sobotka, Dallas Stars and Jaromir Jagr ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: In June, Vladimir Sobotka has a one-month window to opt out of his KHL deal with Avangard. Indications are that he'll be returning to the NHL…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More

Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche and Predators

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Another Senators coaching change is needed. Coach Dave Cameron still thinks the players are getting his message, but Brennan is starting to doubt that. If the Senators make a…

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NHL Rumors: Vesey, Gaudreau, Sens, Leafs, Kovalchuk and Kings

Insider Trading ... TSN Insider Trading:  Bob McKenzie: Jimmy Vesey could be finished his college career this weekend. The Predators are able to offer him something no team can, the ability to burn a year off his entry level contract…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Predators and Red Wings

On the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Canucks GM Jim Benning will continue to try and move to a young, faster team without going the bottoming out route. They have been a rumored destination for…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Maple Leafs and Penguins

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: (mailbag) Odds of Jimmy Vesey joining the Predators for the playoffs. Predators GM David Poile chose not to trade for anyone at the deadline, feeling that he didn't want to…

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