Tag: Anaheim Ducks

Rumors I: Hagelin, Flyers, Paajarvi, Kopitar, Oduya, Semin and Moore

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray has already been talking with the agent for newly acquired Carl Hagelin, and they are making progress on a new contract. "We are making progress," Barry said in an e-mail…

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Rumors VIII: Leafs, Ducks, Ward, Jets, Flames, Beleskey and Kings

On the Maple Leafs ... Per league source, Kessel trade talk remains significant coming into today. Phaneuf talk has died down. Their bonus payments are made today.— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2015 On the Ducks and Bieksa ... Expect…

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Rumors XII: Avs, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Ducks

On the Avalanche ... Bieksa to Ducks could be huge to Avs. Probably takes them out of running for Oduya, whom the Avs covet— Adrian Dater (@adater) June 30, 2015 On the Avs and Maple Leafs ... The Maple Leafs…

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Trade: The Canucks Send Kevin Bieksa To The Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks have traded Kevin Bieksa to the Anaheim Ducks for a 2016 2nd round draft pick. The 34-year old Bieksa was drafted 151st overall in the fifth round of the 2001 draft by the Canucks. He carries a…

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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 IX: Penguins, Stars, Ducks, Senators, and Sharks

On the Penguins ... On trade front, there have been talks between Blues/Pitt. Have to wonder if Pens are holding out for Kessel, delaying possible deal w/Blues.— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) June 27, 2015 On the Stars ... Jim Nill said…

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Rumors VI: Ducks and Gibson, Sharks and Penguins

On the Ducks and John Gibson ... Ducks GM Bob Murray emphatically shut down any talk of a John Gibson trade. ``John Gibson is not getting traded, so put that out there.''— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 27, 2015 Murray reiterated…

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Rumors I: Penguins, Blues, Oilers, Senators, and Ducks

On the Penguins ... Marty St. Louis name did come up this week between Penguins brass and agent Lewis Gross who also represents a pending UFA in organization.— William DePaoli (@TIOPS_DePaoli) June 27, 2015 Rutherford says other teams consistently ask…

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Rumors XIII: Avs, Ducks, Canucks, Leafs, Hawks, Pens, Oilers and More

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: So will the Avs be trading Ryan O'Reilly after they acquired the rights to Carl Soderberg - and if they sign him? "O’Reilly is in play, but they’ll want a boat load for him," said one rival NHL…

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Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Dubnyk, Pens, Ducks and Bozak

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will be very active this week in trying to improve their roster. They have too many forwards on one-way contract and too many NHL-ready prospects. With a thin free agent market,…

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Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Beleskey, Pens, Habs and Soderberg

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are thought to be the team that made an offer to the Coyotes for the 3rd overall pick. The Blue Jackets currently hold the 8th overall pick. GM Jarmo Kekalainen said…

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Rumors V: Draft Notes on the Devils, Pens, Coyotes and Ducks

Rich Chere of the Record:  Devils director of scouting David Conte on if it's possible the Devils draft someone who can step in and play right away. "I think you could if you wanted him to. It might not be…

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