Tag: Adam McQuaid

Rumors I: Saad, Penguins, Stars, Oilers and Canucks

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Brandon Saad will be a RFA after the season and could tempt teams to tender him an offer sheet. GM Stan Bowman doesn't see him going anywhere though. "He's emerged as a guy…

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Rumors I: Sobotka, Sens, Hamilton, St. Louis, Stamkos and McQuaid

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Vladimir Sobotka's KHL contract has an out clause, and that window will be closing soon. Blues GM Doug Armstrong met with Sobotka's agent at the World Championships. Sobotka is to make…

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Rumors III: McLellan, Matthias, Hodgson, McQuaid and Oilers

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Signs are pointing to the San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan mutually parting ways as early as today. McLellan has one year left on his contract. If McLellan hits the open…

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Rumors III: O’Reilly, Jagr, Bruins and Kings

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic said on Thursday that he'd like to have Ryan O'Reilly signed to a contract extension before the start of next season. O'Reilly will be a UFA after next season. When asked…

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Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Though it's currently on the backburner, locking up pending RFA Dougie Hamilton should be a top priority for the Bruins. Hamilton is currently out with a shoulder injury. He's recorded 42 points in 72 games this…

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Suspension: Stars Antoine Roussel Gets Two Games

The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars forward Antoine Roussel for two games for cross-checking Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid in the neck. McQuaid remained in the game. Roussel has been fined once in his career. Do you agree with the…

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Injuries: Penguins, Kronwall, Bordeleau, Mason, McQuaid and Bishop

Dave Molinari: The Penguins expect to have the mumps test results today for Brandon Sutter, Steve Downie and Thomas Greiss. Dave Molinari: Penguins Blake Comeau is expected to miss several weeks. Coach Mike Johnston wouldn't say what the injury was,…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Oilers, Jets and Top Available Coaches

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: If the Oilers trade Taylor Hall, many will be saying that it's the same mistake the Bruins made with trading Tyler Seguin. The Oilers need both top-six and bottom-six centers, top pairing defensemen, defensive forwards and…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Blues, Leafs, Bruins, Jets, Sabres, Wings and Pens

The Fourth Period: Scouting Directors and management from the Blues, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs have watched Oilers games recently. 22 scouts were at the Oilers-Coyotes game last week. Teams are looking at Jeff Petry, Nail Yakupov and Jordan Eberle.…

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Rumors I: From the Airwaves …

Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on the Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk trades. “It’s interesting. I think with Leddy, I think that Chicago had a lot of suitors. San Jose. I think Calgary was looking at him.…

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Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Ducks, Flyers and Blue Jackets

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Most teams felt the Senators overpaid for Bobby Ryan. McKenzie: The Senators offered Marc Methot a four-year deal with a cap hit of $4.625 million. Methot is looking for at least five years around $5 million.…

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Rumors: Bruins Trade Options, Wild and Panthers

Dan Rosen: Torey Krug and Reilly Smith's contract are so team friendly, that a trade to create some cap flexibility can wait. Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Aaron Ward on TSN 1040 radio on what is next for the…

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