Tag: Anaheim Ducks

NHL Rumors: Alex Burrows, and the Anaheim Ducks

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks winger Alex Burrows denied the Elliotte Friedman's report that he'd waive his no-trade clause if the Canucks asked him. “I learned about it after the (Saturday) game,” said…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Notes on Steven Stamkos

On Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and other possible destinations ... Darren Dreger of TSN: It's not likely that Steven Stamkos will sign with the Maple Leafs if he hits the open market on July 1st when you look at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and NY Islanders

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: If Andrew Ladd doesn't have a contract in place by the trade deadline, the Jets will trade him. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff  was on Sportsnet's Hockey Central at noon.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting, Canucks and Predators

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres game ... Dave Isaac: Scouting the Flyers-Sabres: Coyotes, Sharks, Wild, Penguins, Panthers and Bruins. Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks game ... Aaron Portzline: Scouting the Blue Jackets-Ducks: Maple Leafs (2),…

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NHL Rumors: Trading For Loui Eriksson For Cap Reasons

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Trading Loui Eriksson would no doubt make the the Bruins weaker. They would then need to find a second line winger, another penalty killer and a net-front presence on the top power-play unit.Normally, you…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blues, and Sharks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: James Reimer's two-year, $4.6 million contract expires at the end of the season. The Leafs will have to make a decision whether to they want trade him…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Ducks, Wild, Caps, Canes and More

30 Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman thinks that Jets want to re-sign Dustin Byfuglien and they continue to debate the term. Talk with Andrew Ladd seems to be at a standstill. There were reports that Jonathan Drouin…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Jets and Drouin

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Cam Fowler: "His name definitely surfaced earlier in the year." On the Ottawa Senators ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Chris Neil's trade deadline value: "I think you could get a…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Flyers and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: The Ducks have already made some moves - Carl Hagelin for David Perron and Adam Clendening, and Jiri Sekac for Ryan Garbutt. When talking about the Sekac-Garbutt trade, GM Bob…

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Pucks In Depth: Aleksander Barkov, Petr Mrazek and Too Many Ducks

BETTING BIG ON BARKOV Aleksander Barkov recently signed a six-year extension with the Florida Panthers worth $5.9 million per season. Some feel that’s a lot to give to a 20-year-old, but many believe that will be a team-friendly deal a…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Ducks and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman was on Bob Stauffer's CHED 630 radio show. Stauffer mentions the Oilers trying to upgrade their blueline on the right side…

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Rumors: Andrew Ladd – Panthers, Ducks, Bruins, Habs and Preds

On the Florida Panthers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Panthers next priority now that Aleksander Barkov is signed long-term, would be to add a piece or two before the deadline. "It depends what it’s going to cost us, we’re…

Mark Easson