Tag: Alex Burrows

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sabres and Senators

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on college free agents. “In the end, college free agents, they typically get the best fit for themselves and typically it’s with an organization that’s a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins, Canucks, Avalanche and Hurricanes

On the salary cap, Vegas Golden Knights, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: If the NHL doesn't go to the Olympics next year, they could use that time for their bye week,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is the Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars were discussing a trade at the deadline involving forward Patrick Sharp, but Sharp wouldn't waive his no-trade clause to come to…

Mark Easson

2017 NHL Trade Deadline: Winners and Losers

With the 2017 trade deadline now a thing of the past, let's take a closer look at some of the winners and losers based on moves made (or not made) leading up to Wednesday's 3 p.m. deadline. Trade Deadline Winners…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Maple Leafs, Flames, Jets and Oilers

On the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers ... TSN: TSN's Insider Trading the night before the NHL trade deadline ... Pierre LeBrun: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin will continue to try…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Stars, and Senators

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: From what has heard, doesn't sound like Patrick Sharp will end up in Los Angeles, and not sure if Thomas Vanek is a fit either. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Craig Custance:…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Senators To Acquire Alex Burrows From The Canucks

The Ottawa Senators have acquired Alexandre Burrows from the Vancouver Canucks for Jonathan Dahlen. Aaron Ward: Hearing that Burrows is signing a two-year extension for $5 million. The 35-year old Burrows was undrafted. He carries a $4.5 million cap hit.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting DAL-BOS … Blackhawks and Canucks

Scouting the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins ... Mark Stepneski: Scouts listed to attend last night's Stars-Bruins game: Los Angeles Kings (2), Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nasvhille Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning. Scouting LA Kings…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Canucks and Red Wings

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Hockey Central at Noon on the Calgary Flames. "I still hear they're kicking tires on Marc-Andre Fleury." Fox notes that at the 2016 draft, Eric…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Red Wings, and Top Trade Bait

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Canucks Now: Ben Kuzma: "The Montreal Canadiens had a scout at the game on Saturday. This isn't one of their local guys, this scout was from out east." ... "(The eastern scout) was in Vancouver specifically to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coaches, Blackhawks, Canucks, Jets and Senators

On Claude Julien, Ken Hitchcock, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Unless the perfect opportunity arises, can't see Claude Julien taking on a position in-season. Darren Dreger: Vegas would definitely be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Road Trip Will Determine If Buyers Or Sellers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: So far the Canucks have showed loyalty to Alexandre Burrows and Jannik Hansen and haven't asked them to waive their no-trade clauses. That could change though. “We’re going to…

Mark Easson