Tag: Brandon Davidson

NHL News: Stars, Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Sharks, Canucks and Capitals

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Antoine Roussel missed last night's game with an illness. Mark Stepneski: The Stars have recalled winger Curtis McKenzie. Mark Stepneski: Martin Hanzal is out week-to-week with a hamstring injury. On the Edmonton…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Ducks, Devils, and Canadiens

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli has let teams know that forward Iiro Pakerinen is available for trade. On the Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils ... Darren Dreger: The Ducks and Devils had been…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Streit, Cap Space, and Duchene

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Sources are saying that the Montreal Canadiens are actively shopping defenseman Mark Streit. Streit signed a one-year deal this offseason for $700,000 and potentially $300,000 more in bonuses. Streit has played…

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NHL News: Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Islanders, Flyers, Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Sharks and Jets

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Niklas Kronwall had a good practice yesterday and is hopeful for tonight. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Erik Karlsson had been hoping to play…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Some Markov Fallout

On Andrei Markov ... Aivis Kalnins: Andrei Markov signed a two-year deal with Ak Bars Kazan. thinks that Markov has an opt out clause in his contract for the second year, but unclear at this time. On the Montreal Canadiens…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks

On the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun of TSN 690 on the Montreal Canadiens and the expansion draft process. "My feelers this morning were that the Canadiens were content to sort of stay…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Send Davidson To Canadiens For Desharnais

The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Brandon Davidson to the Montreal Canadiens for center David Desharnais. The 25-year old Davidson was drafted 162nd in the 6th round of the 2010 draft by the Oilers. Davidson carries a $1.425 million cap…

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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: Lightning, Oilers, Canadiens and Coyotes

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on the radio: "I think Tampa is going to trade Ben Bishop, but there's no market for him right now." ... "I'm not sure what value you'll get back, other than the…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Kings, Hawks, Sharks and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka confirmed that Brad Richardson broke his tibia and fibula during Thursday night's game. He had surgery yesterday morning and is "stabilized." “We’re still waiting to see…

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Blues and Oilers: Fallout From The Yakupov Trade

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers signed defenseman Kris Russell to a one-year deal. Elliotte Friedman: Word is it will be $3.1 million for one year for Russell. General Fanager: If Russell's deal is for $3.1 million,…

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NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba – first update

On Jacob Trouba ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets could use some depth on the left-side, and the Oilers have left-handed defensemen that could help out the Jets - Oscar Klefbom, Brandon Davidson, Darnell Nurse or even Griffin…

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