Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Rumors II: Sens, Panthers, Stamkos, Santorelli, Stempniak and Desjardins

On the Senators ... Murray told Colin Greening a couple of days ago he would not buy him out. #Sens— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 1, 2015 Murray tried to make trades today. Greening in particular. Nothing doing.— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner)…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Blackhawks, Bruins, Rangers, Penguins and Leafs

On the Blackhawks ... Source says #Blackhawks have been trying to figure out a way to re-sign Johnny Oduya, but the sense is it's still a long shot.— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) July 1, 2015 As for trades, well, the #Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

Trade Analysis: A Closer Look at the Brandon Saad to Blue Jackets Deal

A day before free agency, the Chicago Blackhawks completed a surprising deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks parted with 22-year-old forward Brandon Saad, along with prospects Alex Broadhurst and Michael Paliotta. In return, the Blue Jackets dealt Artem…

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Rumors XI: Semin, Penguins, Devils and Saad

On Alexander Semin ... Told there's "significant" interest already in Alexander Semin. Becomes a fascinating option on the free agent market.— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) June 30, 2015 Considerable interest in Semin? Yeah, if he'll come cheap and his sweat equity…

Mark Easson

Rumors X: Blackhawks and Blue Jackets

On the Blackhawks ... So when Oduya leaves Chi as UFA, do the Hawks just slide UFA Barret Jackman into his spot for, say, $2 mil? Or is Jackman a No. 5 D now?— Jim Matheson (@NHLbyMatty) June 30, 2015…

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Trade: Blackhawks Send Brandon Saad To Blue Jackets

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Brandon Saad, Alex Broadhurst and Michael Paliotta to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Artem Anisimov, Marko Dano, Jeremy Morin, Corey Tropp and a 2016 4th round pick. The 22-year old Saad was drafted 43rd overall…

Mark Easson

Rumors VII: Bruins – Bickel, Jones and Rask

Chris Kuc: Source saying the Bruins are interested in Blackhawks Bryan Bickel. The Blackhawks would have to retain some salary in a deal. Greg Wyshynski: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on goalie Martin Jones: "Had discussions, explored some different possibilities with him. We’ll…

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Rumors V: Kessel, Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens

Andy Strickland: The Maple Leafs have told at least one team that they would be willing to retain $2 million of Phil Kessel's contract in a trade. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Bruins now have goalies Tuukka Rask, Martin Jones,…

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Rumors IV: Franson, Richards, Sekera, Stafford, Frolik, and the Habs

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Cody Franson's agent said that they have spoken with "half a dozen" teams. “Just tire-kicking. General stuff,” Johannson said of the talks. “We already know who the teams are that would need someone like…

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Rumors and Notes: Capitals and Maple Leafs

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: GM Brian McLellan still thinks the trade route will be a better way to improve the Capitals than through free agency. “I anticipate not being active right off the hop,” MacLellan told reporters when asked…

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Rumors II: Gagner, Oilers, Bieksa, Vermette and Sharp

Ed Barkowitz of the Philadelphia Daily News: Newly acquired Sam Gagner could fit into the their top-nine, something that GM Ron Hextall was trying to add, or he'll provide them with some extra cap space. The Flyers are about $7…

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Rumors II: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Stars, Avs, Hawks, and Lightning

On the Panthers ... Panthers GM Tallon told us he met with Huberdeau's agent til midnight Thursday and is confident deal will get done very shortly #flapanthers— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) June 27, 2015 When asked if long term deal he…

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