Tag: Alexei Emelin

NHL Rumors: Emelin, Capitals, Flames, Sabres, Canadiens and Wild

Emelin turned down the Capitals Igor Eronko: Defenseman Alexei Emelin said that he turned down a one-year offer from the Washington Capitals because it was only for one-year. On if the Calgary Flames have ever been close to trading Sam…

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NHL Rumors: Andrej Sekera Injury Will Have The Edmonton Oilers Looking For A Defenseman

Oilers may look to add a defenseman with recent Sekera injury Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrej Sekera underwent surgery yesterday in Edmonton on a torn Achilles tendon that he injured during offseason training back in…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Top Remaining Restricted and Unrestricted Free Agents

Latest on some unsigned restricted and unrestricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at the top remaining restricted free agents. The Calgary Flames acquired Noah Hanifin in the Dougie Hamilton trade and over a week ago GM Brad…

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NHL Rumors: Kristains Rubins, Nashville Predators, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson

On Kristains Rubins ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that there are a couple teams that are interested in 20-year old Latvian defenseman Kristains Rubins. "6'4" has a good reach and knows how to use his frame" On the Nashville Predators ...…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Ellis, Hartnell, Emelin, and Subban

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Defenseman Ryan Ellis has a year left on his contract and is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1st. Ellis said he open to start extension talks this…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Forward Johnny Gaudreau has left the team to return home for personal reasons. He won't play tonight. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chicago Blackhawks: Forward Victor Ejdsell has been recalled by the Blackhawks. Scott Powers…

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NHL News: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Senators, Predators, Rangers, Seattle, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have reassigned forwards Ondrej Kase and Kevin Roy. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak should be able to return to the lineup later on this week. On…

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Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Lightning and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have told forward Pierre-Luc Dubois that he'll be remaining with the team. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Panthers Connor Brickley is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. On…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Rangers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: thinks that the Edmonton Oilers need another experienced defenseman until Andrej Sekera returns and that they are looking at Vegas Golden Knights blueline. Jon Merrill is a cheap defensive defenseman. Jason Garrison is…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes and Predators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: "From a source: #Leafs have been "up to something" for awhile, and it is again creating "lots of talk" - primarily with one other team. Hmmm." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Elliotte…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene And Where He Could Fit .

On the Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene and where he could fit ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: (mailbag) The Nashville Predators have no intention of breaking up their top-four defensemen in a trade for Matt Duchene. Any of their bottom…

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