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…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin
On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on WGR 550 radio: "I had one Western Conference GM tell me yesterday he thinks a Duchene deal could go down as early as end of this weekend." On the Columbus…
NHL Rumors: Andreas Athanasiou and Brian Gionta
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland flew to Toronto yesterday to meet with the agent for RFA Andreas Athanasiou. Holland wouldn't comment on the contract negotiations. The…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Sabres, and Oilers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said that he doesn't consider free agent Jaromir Jagr a good fit in San Jose. On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said…