Tag: Cale Makar

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Colorado Avalanche

Oilers not in a rush to name a GM Sportsnet: The Edmonton Oilers are not in a rush to name their next general manager according to Chris Johnston as Bob Nicholson is taking his time. “The best way to put…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, and the Nashville Predators

Sabres and Skinner are moving forward with talks WGR 550: Darren Dreger on the Buffalo Sabres and Jeff Skinner contract talks: "Both sides are trying to keep the daily play-by-play to a minimum. They are having amicable conversations and they're…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, and the New Jersey Devils

Avs need to add some more scoring depth Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: If the Colorado Avalanche want to take it to the next level, they are going to have to add some offensive depth to their lineup. The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Nylander Continue To Talk … Avalanche Unlikely Trade Partner For Leafs

TSN: Pierre LeBrun and Bob McKenzie on TSN's Insider Trading on if the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander are getting any closer to getting a deal done. LeBrun: There is some optimism after Kyle Dubas and agent Lewis Gross…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Devils, Lightning, Canucks, Capitals, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to the Bruins lineup yesterday. Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said they hope that Rick Nash would be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs In On Karlsson and Ryan … Blue Jacket GM On Deadline Day

Avs in on Erik Karlsson and Bobby Ryan? Jonathan Davis: Hearing that the Colorado Avalanche are in on Erik Karlsson and Bobby Ryan talks. AJ Haefele: Hearing the same thing in Denver. Don't have any expectations of it getting done,…

Mark Easson

World Junior Championships: Top Performers – Necas, Bellows and Kostin

After an exciting conclusion to the 2018 World Junior Championships with Team Canada reclaiming the gold in a tense final game against Team Sweden, it’s time to look at some of its participants’ best performances. While their teams didn’t take…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Ducks and Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens and Alexander Radulov ... Eric Engels: "Been told the highest offer made to Radulov was 3 years. @PierreVLeBrun reported he asked for 6 years at $7M." L.A. Lariviere: "There's no way #Habs will give him both…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames

On the Vancovuer Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks trading defenseman Chris Tanev and somehow landing the No. 3 pick from Dallas is gaining little traction. Both Cale Makar and Miro Heiskanen could both be gone…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Draft Notes – New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres

On the New Jersey Devils ... Kurt BSH: Corey Pronman: " has been indicated to me from several NHL sources that the Devils are leaning towards selecting Makar first overall." Grant McCagg: There are rumors that the Devils could be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Blackhawks, Flyers and Avalanche

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: Before they acquired defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, the Sabres were also talking with the Sharks about Mirco Mueller, who was later traded to the Devils. On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Now…

Mark Easson