Tag: Andreas Athanasiou

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: Duchene, Ownership, Red Wings and Penguins

On Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1200 when asked about the last on the Matt Duchene trade front: "I haven't heard a thing." Adrian Dater: Have been told that it is extremely likely that forward Matt Duchene…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Avalanche and Rangers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: There has been no progress between the Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Josh Anderson. It doesn't look like either side has budged in the past eight days. John Shannon: The…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin

On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…

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NHL Rumors: Andreas Athanasiou and Brian Gionta

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland flew to Toronto yesterday to meet with the agent for RFA Andreas Athanasiou. Holland wouldn't comment on the contract negotiations. The…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins, Devils and Blue Jackets

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on how they may utilitize Marian Hossa's LTIR cap space: "I think on that one we’re just probably going to take a wait-and-see approach." On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, JvR, Vegas, Sabres, Red Wings and Iginla

On John Tavares ... Brian Compton: John Tavares said that they are willing to negotiate with the New York Islanders during the season. On James van Riemsdyk ... Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs winger James van Riemsdyk on being a…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Jackets, Preds, Canes, Pens, Wings, Knights, Coyotes, Leafs and Markov

On the Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Matt Duchene may not like the idea reporting to the Colorado Avalanche's…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The 31-year old Tyler Bozak is entering the final year of his contract and could be one of the more coveted free agent centers if he hits the open market next…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Canucks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Aivis Kalnins: Have heard that the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the front runners for Danis Zaripov. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance of The Athletic Detroit: From an interview with Detroit Red Wings assistant…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Danis Zaripov was granted NHL free agency and according to agent Dan Milstein, the Tampa Bay Lightning are one of his preferred landing spots. The left winger…

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NHL Rumors: Athanasiou and Holland … Vanek – Red Wings and Canucks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that Red Wings RFA forward Andreas Athanasiou has been attracting more KHL interest. Avtomobilist is another team that is looking at signing him. Kevin Allen: (answering question) Red Wings GM…

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