Tag: Cam Atkinson

NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Canucks, and Golden Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Andy Strickland: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has played 19 games so far and needs to get to 28 games for the Coyotes to keep his RFA rights. If he plays less than 28 games he'll become…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, and Blue Jackets

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Pierre Dorion will be in Buffalo watching the World Junior Championships scouting 2018 draft-eligible players, their four prospects, and likely engaging in some trade talk. Reps from…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators and Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Though healthy, defenseman Adam McQuaid didn't play last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Peter Cehlarik are skating but not ready to play yet. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL News: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Athletic: Forward Cam Atkinson is expected to be out the Blue Jackets lineup for the next four to six weeks with a fractured right foot. Atkinson's foot was broken on Saturday…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Sharks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that the Blue Jackets have increased their efforts to trade for a center. With Cam Atkinson signed to his contract extension, it gives them a better look at their…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Blue Jackets, Predators, Devils, Lightning, Canucks and NHL Player Safety

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has a lower-body injury but that it isn't serious. They expect him to play on Sunday. On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: The Bruins…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci was on the ice yesterday morning, mostly by himself. He was handling the puck a bit, which is an encouraging sign. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Coach Bill…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings and Canadiens

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson won't travel with the team for the start of their three-game road trip. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins assigned goaltender Zane McIntyre to the AHL. On the…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blackhawks, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Senators and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said there is no change in the status of injured defenseman Jakob Chychrun. There is no timeline for his return yet. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wild, Blues, Canucks and Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson left last night's games with an upper-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forwards Tyson Jost and Colin Wilson will start skating this week. They are looking into…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blue Jackets and Blackhawks

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on NBCSN: "There are severe questions asked about this #NYR team, and I think management is looking at it." Chris Nichols: McKenzie continues: "All I know is this: If it carries on…

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NHL Rumors: Salary Cap, Blues, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Iginla, Gionta and Lupul

On the Salary Cap, St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Jarome Iginla, Brian Gionta and Joffrey Lupul ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From the Board of Governor's meeting yesterday - it's possible that next years salary cap could…

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