Tag: Alex Galchenyuk

Morning Hits II: Oilers, Lightning, Sens, Flames, Leafs, Habs and Canucks

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers have put goalie Ben Scrivens on waivers. Nikita Nikitin cleared waivers. The Oilers still have 25 players in camp. Jordan Eberle will start the season on the IR. At least one more…

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Rumors and Notes II: Canadiens, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

Jack Todd of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens will give Alex Galchenyuk a shot at center, but Todd wouldn't be surprised if he's back on the wing by the end of October. Until Galchenyuk is able to show that he…

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Rumors II: Ehrhoff, Ladd, Hoffman, Oduya, Galchenyuk and More

Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Rick Curran, the agent for UFA Christian Ehrhoff, in an email to PHT. “ doesn’t mind having the flexibility of a single year commitment. He’s confident in his ability to provide a valued role…

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Rumors II: Kuznetsov, Galchenyuk, Boedker and Stewart

Chuck Gormley: Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov said that they had talked about a longer contract, but they settled on a two-year deal. On a longer deal: 'We'll see later.' David Pagnotta: There isn't much of an update on Alex Galchenyuk and…

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Rumors V: Jets, Canadiens, Maple Leafs and Penguins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Jets should look at the free agent forward crop. They have three centers and four right wingers hitting the open market. Five forwards that GM Kevin Cheveldayoff should look at: Alexander Semin, Drew Stafford, Brad…

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Rumors V: Penguins, Ducks, Stars, Sharks, and Canadiens

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn't going to rush into anything in his search for a top-six winger. Options could be Phil Kessel, Patrick Sharp, Jeff Skinner, Jiri Hudler and maybe UFA Justin Williams. LeBrun thinks that…

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Rumors I: Canucks, Wild, Canadiens, Bruins, Jets and Sens

Vancouver Canucks and Kevin Bieksa Benning on no NTC waive conversations: "That's not to say over the course of the day or tomorrow morning that we won’t (talk).” #Canucks— Ben Kuzma (@benkuzma) June 25, 2015 Don't know how far along…

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Rumors VI: Hurricanes, Matthias, Stevens and Canadiens

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes could have a new look next season according to GM Ron Francis. “It’s tough to say, but I am open to discussing changes and making changes,” he said during an…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Avs, Canadiens, Predators and Flyers

Murray Pam: It appears that the Oilers may be willing to trade their No. 16 overall pick in the draft to the Rangers if they willing to move Cam Talbot. Murray Pam: The Oilers are willing to move Nail Yakupov. Mike…

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Rumors II: Canadiens: Petry, Galchenyuk, Babcock and Kessel

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason focus for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin.1. Re-sign Jeff Petry: there will be a lot of interest in Petry if he hits the open market, and someone would be able to offer more than the Canadiens.…

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Morning Hits: Carcillo, Top UFAs, Galchenyuk and Injury Updates

NHL Player Safety: Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo waived his right to an in-person hearing and will have a phone hearing today. Chris Johnston: Carcillo can still be suspended for more than five games. Mark Spector: The Oilers have hired ex-Oil Kings…

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Rumors: O’Reilly, Stewart, Brower, Habs, Coyotes, Kings and more ….

Adrian Dater: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is being offered around the league for a good defenseman. The Panthers, Jets, Maple Leafs and Canadiens are showing some interest. People will publicly deny that he is available, but he's definitely in play, Bruce…

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