Tag: Antoine Vermette

Rumors II: Airwaves – O’Reilly, Shore, Vermette, Stewart and Leafs

Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 radio on the trade market.Ryan O'Reilly's name is starting to come up. Panthers Drew Shore is a name that has come up recently. After he plays two more games, he's going to…

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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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Top 10 2015 NHL Free Agent Centers

Our first expanded look at unrestricted free agency by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. The 2014 NHL free agency class was less than inspiring, but, even with all of the top centers remaining unsigned, the 2015 class looks…

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Rumors I: Smith, Krug, Vermette, Franson and Hall

Dan Tencer: Tencer wonders that since the Coyotes are a budget team, and if Mike Smith has lost his starters job, would they consider trading him? Could be a smart gamble for someone. Jason Brough: Asks Joe Haggerty if the…

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Rumors II: Jackets, Coyotes, Kings, Sabres, Habs, Blues, and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets really want to keep pending UFA Nick Foligno ($3.08 million), and some think it might take more than five years and $25 million. He could look for a deal similar to…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Wings, Sabres, Stars, Caps, Oilers and Blues

Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The trading of Jay Harrison could be the first of many for the Hurricanes. Cam Ward's improved play could have teams calling. DeCock wonders though if they would better off keeping him. Andrej…

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Rumors III: Jets, Vermette, Foligno, Staal and Canucks

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: The Jets are still looking for another defenseman, though it may not happen until the New Year. The Coyotes have a lot of players available. Antoine Vermette could be the first to go, and there will…

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Rumors I: Insider Trading, Jets, Islanders, Oilers Scouting Blues

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: If the Oilers are going to trade Taylor Hall, it's a deal better suited for the offseason as more teams could be in on it. If a deal was to be made in-season, the Bruins and…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Talks Picking Up Before The Roster Freeze

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has increased. The roster freeze goes into effect on Tuesday. "There's no question there's a lot of teams talking and many would like to do something," said a league executive Friday. "The…

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Rumors II: Jets, Hawks, Jackets, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, Flyers and Coyotes

Andy Strickland: The Jets and Blackhawks have some level of interest in Chris Stewart. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that he's held "regular talks" with other GMs and is not close to a trade. Elliotte Friedman: Was…

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Rumors II: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Stars and Pending UFA Centers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sharks inconsistent play could put veterans Tyler Kennedy, Andrew Desjardins, Adam Burish, Scott Hannan and even goalie Antti Niemi on the trade market. They have some young players who are ready for bigger role within…

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Rumors: Freidman’s 30-Thoughts and Garrioch Roundup

Elliotte Freidman of Sportsnet: One NHL executive on NBA Commissioner's Adam Silver's call for legalization of sports betting in the U.S. “It means,” one NHL executive said Friday, “He thinks we’re going into Las Vegas, and he wants to be…

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