Tag: Boston Bruins

Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks

On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…

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NHL Rumors: Julien, Habs, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues and Bruins

On Claude Julien, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Claude Julien's firing had presidents Cam Neely's fingerprints all over it regardless of what…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-BUF, MON-STL, PHI-SJ, Vegas, and Shattenkirk

On Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres ... David Pagnotta: Teams listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Sabres game: St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights.…

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NHL Injuries: Caps, Wings, Bruins, Lightning, Rangers, Stars, Jets and More

On the Washington Capitals ... Capitals PR: Forward Andre Burakovsky left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Ansar…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Claude Julien, Stars and Penguins

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Michael Russo: The Coyotes had three scouts listed to attend the Minnesota Wild - Chicago Blackhawks game last night, including GM John Chayka. On Claude Julien  ... Bob McKenzie: Would expect the Vegas Golden Knights…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Red Wings and Islanders

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin practiced yesterday in a no-contract jersey, but he did take a bit of contact at practice yesterday. It was the first contact he's taken since he suffered…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avs, Sens, Oilers, Blackhawks, Leafs and Rangers

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Two sources have said that yesterday's Boston Bruins press conference scheduling wasn't set by the Bruins PR department, but it was ordered from above. Jimmy Murphy: Sources also saying that the Bruins could…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting, Bruins and Rangers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Stars game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers,…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flyers and Bruins

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Tom Gulitti on NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell (multiple sclerosis) is getting close to returning. He is targeting their homestand that starts on February 17th. "I feel good," Bickell said after a conditioning skate at Verizon…

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NHL News: The Boston Bruins Fire Head Coach Claude Julien

The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Claude Julien. Assistant coach Bruce Cassidy will coach the team in the interim. NHL.com: The Bruins have a 26-23-6 record this season, good for 58 points in 55 games. Julien is the Bruins…

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