Tag: Auston Matthews

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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NHL Rumors: Expansion, Canadiens, Jets, and the Oilers

On Expansion ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA talked yesterday in New York about  expansion. The sides would have to negotiate terms of the draft if they decide to expand. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jim Matheson of the…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flames, and Canucks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: TVA's Renaud Lavoie reported that some within the Canadiens organization don't think they need to fire Michel Therrien and his staff. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said be wouldn't comment on the…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canucks and Matthews

On Scouting Jonathan Drouin ... Corey Pronman: Teams watching Drouin's first game back last night include the Coyotes, Flyers, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs. Corey Pronman: Two from the Coyotes were at the game at the game. Have been to…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Jets and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, and Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It has been quiet with regards to Jonathan Drouin, but it doesn't mean nothing is being done. Would be nice for…

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Rumors III: What The Oilers Could Look At If They Win The Draft Lottery

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that if the Edmonton Oilers win the draft lottery this year, they should offer the No. 1 pick to the Arizona Coyotes for defensman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Oilers would get their No.…

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Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…

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Rumors III: Lightning, Canucks, Preds, Avs and Scouting AHL Game

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith: Have been told there is nothing new to report regarding contract extension talks between the Lightning and Steven Stamkos. At this point, he hasn't been asked to waive his…

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