Tag: Brett Pesce

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, and Los Angeles Kings

Senators and Duchene's camp will continue to talk TSN: Darren Dreger said that the Ottawa Senators have met with Matt Duchene's agent Pat Brisson and they've talked about the "general parameters in term and the finances." The sides will continue…

Mark Easson

Carolina Hurricanes Still Require Better Management

It's not easy to make a significant in-season trade, but the Carolina Hurricanes have some moveable assets that will tempt some teams.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: The Athletic’s Top 20 List … Ottawa Senators and Matt Duchene

Top 20 players who could be traded at the NHL trade deadline Craig Custance of The Athletic: Some GMs are saying it's a buyers market right now. There are lots of notes in the link to Custance's piece and it's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Ottawa Senators

Oilers and Hurricanes talking? Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli may need to make the playoffs to keep his job, and he'll need to make some more trades before the deadline. The Oilers could use a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers goaltending Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers looking for an experienced goalie to help mentor Carter Hart makes sense. Nick Kypreos reported that the Flyers have checked in on LA Kings Jonathan Quick. Quick's cap his $5.8 million…

Mark Easson

Players Who Could Be Dealt Before The NHL Holiday Trade Freeze

There has been lots of NHL trade talk leading up to Christmas holiday roster freeze that starts at 11:59 PM on December 19th and runs through 11:59 PM on December 27th.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Predators and Jets

No update on Grabner ... Raanta close Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Michael Grabner left last night's game early after taking a stick to the face. Coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update after the game. Craig Morgan of The…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Rangers, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Miller takes a puck to the throat Justin Leger: Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game against the Maple Leafs after being struck in the throat by a puck. He went to the hospital for evaluation. "Right now…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Could Be Getting Close

Maple Leafs and Nylander closing the gap on a new deal Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock on possibly getting Auston Matthews and William Nylander back later this week: "It’s my assumption we’re getting both back. Obviously, we’ll…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Daily Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Update

Dubas and Fletcher watch Leafs-Ducks in Anaheim Lance Hornby: Toronto Maple GM Kyle Dubas and senior advisor Cliff Fletcher were in Anaheim last night to watch the Ducks and Leafs. Leafs may have to alter asking price Kevin McGran of…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins

Hurricanes looking for offense and goaltending The Fourth Period: The Carolina Hurricanes continue to look for offense. The Hurricanes seem willing to include Brett Pesce in a trade for William Nylander, and as reported earlier this month, have spoken with…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Capitals, Bruins, and Hurricanes

Crosby has an upper-body issue Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Sidney Crosby: “Sid is being evaluated for an upper-body injury.” Wes Crosby: Sullivan wouldn't say if Crosby would miss tonight's game. He'd only say that Crosby's upper-body injury was being evaluated.…

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