Tag: Brendan Smith

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Offseason Priorities and Looking At Each Position

On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three offseason priorities for the New York Rangers. 1. Roster moves to get ready for the expansion draft: The Rangers currently will have to expose a good player…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Changes Likely Coming To Rangers Core

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Changes will be coming to the New York Rangers and their core of Henrik Lundqvist, Dan Girardi, Marc Staal, Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers and Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Contract talks with Andrey Pedan started two weeks ago, just after Nikita Tryamkin left for the KHL. Rick Dhaliwal: Daniel Milstein, Andrey Pedan's agent: “It is time for Andrey to play for the #Canucks,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the New York Islanders

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Dan Girardi is a potential buyout candidate after the season. He has played well since returning from injury in March. He has two years left on his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Challenging Offseason Ahead For The Detroit Red Wings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Niyo of the Detroit News: Overvaluing some players and giving them long term contracts has given the Red Wings some salary cap limitations. The Wings may need to 'bribe' the Vegas Golden Knights…

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Rink Rumblings: The Movers of the NHL Trade Deadline  

Part I ... Looking back at the trade deadline ... the movers  The March 1st NHL trade deadline fell well short of expectations, as big names such as Matt Duchene, Gabriel Landeskog, Marc-Andre Fleury and Evander Kane did not get moved…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Blues, Islanders, Avs, Sharks, Rangers and Sabres

** In an effort to get caught up and post some more rumors before they expire, we'll run some posts with embedded tweets as oppose to the re-writes. . ** On the St. Louis Blues ... Sobotka could return to…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: NY Rangers Acquire Brendan Smith From The Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are in the process of trading defenseman Brendan Smith to the New York Rangers for a 2018 second pick (originally Ottawa's) and 2017 third round pick. The 28-year old Smith was drafted 27th overall in the…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Smith, Vanek Want To Stay … Getting Calls On Others

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: It is decision for the Red Wings and Brendan Smith. They could sign him to a three-year deal around $3.5 million or they can trade him. Multiple teams are interested, including the…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Arizona Coyotes

On the Detroit Red Wings ... David Pagnotta: Multiple teams have shown interest in Riley Sheahan, Tomas Tatar and Gustav Nyquist. Steve Ott is also available. Aaron Ward: The Red Wings have to make a decision on pending UFA defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Canucks, Kings, Avs and Blues

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines ... Nck Kypreos said last night that the Toronto Maple Leafs have some interest…

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