Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Rumors: Avs and Duchene … Senators and Turris

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Expectations for the Avalanche aren't high this season, so GM Joe Sakic won't be on the hot seat right away. He does have time to make a…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Bruins, Sens, Flames, Islanders, Jackets, Ducks, Wild and Coyotes

On Waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers yesterday: Martin Marincin - Toronto Maple Leafs and Calvin Pickard - Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Johnston: If Marincin went unclaimed and assigned to the AHL, he would still count $200,000 against…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Jets, Predators, Wild, Flames, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Josh Manson's new contract kicks in next season - four years at a $4.1 million salary cap hit. Eric Stephens: Salary breakdown 2018-19 $3.25 million 2019-20 $4.25 million 2020-21 $4.45 million 2021-22 $4.45…

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Western Conference News: Canucks, Stars, Wild, Flames, Knights, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have traded defenseman Derrick Pouliot to the Canucks for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a 2018 4th round pick. Jason Mackay: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Even though he made some strides…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Canadiens, Avs, Flames, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Blues

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was on TSN 1200 this morning and said that he's trying to add a forward today. Dorion added that he's been active for the "last few days." John Rodenburg:…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Blues, Wild, Canucks and Predators

On the Calgary Flames ... Elliotte Friedman: The Calgary Flames have signed Jaromir Jagr to a one-year deal with a $1 million base salary and $1 million in bonuses. Pierre LeBrun: The Jagr-Flames deal may not be made official for…

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NHL Rumors: Jagr, Flames, Blues, And A Busier Trade Market This Year

On Jaromir Jagr, Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues ... Pierre LeBrun: Heard that Jaromir Jagr and the Calgary Flames were talking last night. It's not certain that a deal gets done, but it is a possibility. John Shannon: Jagr…

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NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr and Matt Duchene

On Jaromir Jagr ... Zdenek Janda: Jaromir Jagr won't play for Kladno today as potential NHL teams that he's been talking to wouldn't be happy if he played. Kathryn Tappen: Rumor is that Jagr and his camp are negotiating with…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene

As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, JvR, Vegas, Sabres, Red Wings and Iginla

On John Tavares ... Brian Compton: John Tavares said that they are willing to negotiate with the New York Islanders during the season. On James van Riemsdyk ... Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs winger James van Riemsdyk on being a…

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2017-18 Top 10 Calgary Flames Prospects

2017-18 Calgary Flames Top Ten Prospects The Flames have done an excellent job of drafting and developing. Their top four defense is arguably the best in the NHL, and they have elite roster players 22-years-old or younger in Sean Monahan,…

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Pacific Division: Calgary Flames Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $69,784,210 Projected Cap Space: $5,215,790 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $5,215,790 Deadline Cap Space: $24,253,424 Todays Cap Hit: $69,784,210 Roster: 20/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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