NHL Rumors and Notes: Blues, Oilers, Maple Leafs and KHL
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) If the Blues suffer any more injuries, depth could become an issue. Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene would be a great fit for the Blues, but…
NHL Rumors and Notes: McElhinney, Leivo, Lehtonen, Hossa and Lupul
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of Toronto Sun: Curtis McElhinney wasn't the Maple Leafs first choice as a backup to Frederik Anderson. An agent thinks that they got caught in the higher prices for backups this offseason…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Islanders, Canucks, and Senators
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) All it takes is one phone call to get back into it, but get the sense that the New York Islanders haven't been aggressive in their pursuit of Matt…
NHL Rumros: Jagr, Athanasiou, Maroon, Turris, Duchene and Iginla
On Jaromir Jagr ... Aivis Kalnins: Jaromir Jagr's agent said to expect an announcement on where Jagr will play this season on October 5th ... "Clarity on his future will be on 5th, NHL regular season begins on 4th of…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Avalanche and Rangers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: There has been no progress between the Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Josh Anderson. It doesn't look like either side has budged in the past eight days. John Shannon: The…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Senators, Blue Jackets, Predators and Ducks
On Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1260 and was asked about Matt Duchene. Dreger said that as of Wednesday, there was nothing new, but there is still "considerable interest." “Ottawa has surfaced…
Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers Season Outlook
Forwards There is stability in Edmonton with Art Ross winner Connor McDavid now signed long-term. 2016-17 sidekick Leon Draisaitl who finish eighth-best in scoring with 29 goals and 48 assists, and 27 power play points. Expect Islander import Ryan Strome…
NHL Rumors: Erik Gudbranson and Matt Duchene
On Erik Gudbranson and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman signed a one-year deal this offseason and will be a UFA after the season. Gudbranson could have a good season, and the Canucks could…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Wild, Avalanche and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Roman Polak, on a PTO, could earn a contract and land the sixth or seventh spot on the Maple Leafs blue line. Martin Marincin could play a role…
NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, and the Vancouver Canucks
On Jaromir Jagr ... Igor Eronko: Nail Yakupov's dad is the GM of the KHL's Neftekhimik and said they are in talks with Jaromir Jagr's camp. He assures that they have the money to be able to sign him. Aivis…
NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene
As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene and the Colorado Avalanche
On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Matt Duchene after practice yesterday on his future. “I’m taking things one day at a time,” Duchene told BSN Denver, when asked his thoughts on possibly being…