Tag: Bryan Bickell

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More

Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…

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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: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that trade calls were "flooding in" a few days ago, but things have quieted down. Sam Carchidi: Hextall on trades: "Prices are high right now...I know something will come…

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NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive

10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…

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NHL Rumors: Nine Trade Targets and Possible Matches

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: GM's on doing business at the trade deadline. “I don’t think it’s pressure,” Wilson replied. “It’s just doing your job: Evaluating your team and what you can add. Then you look at what the…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Staal and the Rangers

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Ron Francis on TSN 1200 on Eric Staal's future: "We've had discussions. No decisions have been made yet." Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News: According to Kennedy's sources, the Hurricanes have been actively shopping…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks Potential Options

Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: With so many teams still in the playoff race, GMs are not having an easy time on figuring out who might be available at the trade deadline. Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman. “The biggest thing…

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Rumors: Blackhawks and Capitals

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Bryan Bickell cleared waivers for the second time this year and was assigned to Rockford. Coach Joel Quenneville on if Bickell could be back with the team “I don’t want…

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Rumors II: Ducks and Most Difficult to Trade

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: Early sense is that nobody will claim Anton Khudobin off waivers - $2.25 million is too much for added depth. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapsho: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the how…

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Rumors: Canes, Panthers, Ducks, Oilers, Stamkos and More

Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sounding like the 'for sale' sign could be up for the Carolina Hurricanes, with GM Ron Francis pretty much ready to talk about anyone - excluding their young guys. They'd…

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Rumors II: Blues, Flames, Ducks, Blue Jackets, and Keenan

On the Blues and Flames .... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Teams are calling the Blues and Flames as both teams have top four densemen that they could be willing to trade.The Blues are missing three of their top nine forwards…

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