Tag: Alex Galchenyuk

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Penguins, and Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Dating back to last season, and amplified when Patrick Marleau signed with the Maple Leafs, the Sharks need more skill on their wings. The Sharks have about $6 million…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Avalanche and Red Wings

On the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders ... NHL Prospect Watch: Pierre McGuire hinted that maybe the Canadiens and Islanders are exploring a three-way trade. That could be the reason that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has been at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Lightning, Canadiens, and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Think there is a "strong possibility" that Auston Matthews could get more than Connor McDavid on his next contract - may be in…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Isles, Hurricanes, Habs, Capitals, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Wild and Canucks

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Jordan Eberle took a hit in practice on Thursday. He said he was sore yesterday but should be okay to play this weekend. Arthur Staple: Forward Cal Clutterbuck said he felt…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: The longer the Detroit Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou stalemate drags on, have to think there is a chance that Athanasiou could be traded. Despite not having much…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Senators, Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Gionta, Flames and Oilers

On the Ottawa Senators ... TSN 1200: GM Pierre Dorion said they are hopeful that defenseman Erik Karlsson will be able to play next week. Bruce Garrioch: Johnny Oduya could join the Senators in Edmonton. TSN 1200: Coach Guy Boucher…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Answering twitter questions Eric Engels: Don't think that Alex Galchenyuk is going anywhere for the time being. Eric Engels: Don't see the Canadiens being able to trade for Matt Duchene. On Vladimir Kuznetsov Aivis Kalnins:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Canadiens, Avs, Flames, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Blues

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was on TSN 1200 this morning and said that he's trying to add a forward today. Dorion added that he's been active for the "last few days." John Rodenburg:…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Boston Bruins RFA winger David Pastrnak remains in the Czech Republic and doesn't plan on returning to North America until he has a contract in place. He won't be here for…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Canadiens, Bruins and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Richard Labbe: Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said yesterday that he and Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin talk about star players "including (John) Tavares' Arthur Staple: Am sure that Molson and Bergeron had those talks, but you "can't…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders

Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Sabres, Jets, Trade Bait, and the Lightning

On Scott Hartnell ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that five or six teams have show some interest in Scott Hartnell. Hartnell would like to sign for a contender. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Frank Seravalli: The Sabres were one…

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