Tag: Boston Bruins

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Hamhuis, Leafs, Bickell, Bruins, Devils and Flyers

Some surprisingly quiet teams out there... Tampa, Minnesota, Isles, Nashville, Detroit... — James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 29, 2016 On the Florida Panthers  ... Could the Pirri deal mean Panthers clearing cap space for another, bigger move? Hard to make sense…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Bruins, Flames, Islanders and Blue Jackets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... That said, another "lost in translation" moment. Epp said "Lars isn't being shopped". No guarantee teams won't ask for him. #mtlhockey — Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016 .@Richardlabbe reports that, after speaking to Eller's…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Drouin, Wild, Jets, Bruins and Leafs

On Common Sense ... In talking with several people in NHL management, everyone thinks there should be no NHL games scheduled on deadline day. #PlayersAgree — Allan Walsh (@walsha) February 29, 2016 On Ilya Kovalchuk ... I'm told that if…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blues, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... A lot of chicken going on this morning as GM's argue over what todays value should be for the final 10-12 good to reasonable players left! — Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 29, 2016 Daniel…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson Update

On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Been of WEEI: As of this afternoon, the Bruins and Loui Eriksson's agent haven't resumed contract talks. The Bruins most recent offer is said to be for four years. GM Don…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs, and Caps

Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Not a lot of optimism with regards to the Bruins and Loui Eriksson according to Elliotte Friedman. "The agent and the team aren't talking, but what it sounds like is if the player wants to move…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Leafs, Habs, Flyers, Devils and Wild

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are still negotiating with Loui Eriksson. The Bruins have moved up to four years and offering between $20 and $24 million. That is still short of the five or…

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NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More

Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…

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NHL Rumors: Dan Hamhuis – Caps, Bruins, Stars, Kings and Hawks

On the Dan Hamhuis ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Matthew Sekeres: A Dan Hamhuis trade may have to wait until Kris Russell is traded. The Capitals are out on Hamhuis. John Shannon: While it's sounding like Dan Hamhuis…

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NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Russell and Drouin

On the Scott Hartnell, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nashville Predators ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Aaron Portzline: Scott Hartnell on trade talks: "It’s never fun. Obviously there are lots of rumors about myself and Toots. We read the papers and…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins Still Trying To Work Out Deal With Loui Eriksson

On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance: Think that Loui Eriksson may be the only rental forward that could get a first round pick back. Fluto Shinzawa: Eriksson by himself wouldn't bring back a top-four defenseman. Joe Haggerty: Would expect…

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