Tag: Auston Matthews

NHL Rumors: Coyotes – Shane Doan and Auston Matthews

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of the Arizona Sports: Coyotes free agent Shane Doan said yesterday on the NHL Network that he would return to the Coyotes next season if they want to have him back. He's talked…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking to upgrade their offense this offseason. They could use two scorers, but their cap situation could handcuff them. Hextall may only be…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery and Auston Matthews, it gives them a front-line center. Simmons writes: "And with free agency coming and Steven Stamkos…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers at No. 4 and Canucks at No. 5

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli was on CHED radio talking about the draft lottery and the Oilers falling down to No. 4. Though disappointed, Chiarelli added that “in that next…

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NHL Rumors: Draft Lottery Fallout – Leafs, Canucks and Oilers

On the NHL Draft ... Darren Dreger: The Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets are very unlikely to consider trading their first round picks. The Oilers pick at No. 4 is definitely in play. Jonas Siegel: Brendan…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friedman on the Coyotes trade interest in Auston Matthews: "No, not Ekman-Larsson. They're not doing that." Friedman notes that the Coyotes have one of the best contracts in the league with Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Craig Morgan: Maybe…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks Edition

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: If the Canucks draft in the top three, they will take the best player available, and that player should be in their lineup next season. GM Jim Benning hopes…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Coyotes, and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: GM Jim Benning saying that the Canucks will "stay the course" with head coach Willie Desjardins. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Ryan McKenna of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on the…

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NHL Rumors: Mueller, Oilers, Preds, Kings, Pens and Expansion Draft

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Peter Mueller is looking to return to the NHL next season. Mueller has spent the past three season in Europe after playing almost 300 games in the NHL. The AHL…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche and Coyotes

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Joe Sakic said that Mikko Rantanen won't be playing in any more games for the Avalanche this season. He has only played in nine NHL games this year, so his contract slides and…

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NHL Rumors – Would The Coyotes Be Able To Trade Up For Matthews?

On the No. 1 draft pick ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Speculation that is that the Coyotes will look to trade up in the draft if they don't win the draft lottery to select Scottsdale native Auston Matthews. Thinking is they…

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NHL Rumors: Lucic, and the Maple Leafs

On Milan Lucic ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Milan Lucic on potential being a UFA on July 1st. “At the end of the day, you are human. It’s in the back of your mind thinking about it,” said…

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