Tag: Chris Neil

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the NHL awards ... Steve Carp: The NHL and LVCVA have signed a three-year contract extension to keep the NHL Awards show in Las Vegas. It is possible that they get a draft and All-Star game as well. Andrew…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Penguins and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... 1st Ohio Battery: Forward Brandon Dubinsky will be out for six to eight weeks with a fractured orbital bone. Mark Scheig: Dubinsky was placed on the IR. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen:  “At this…

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NHL Rumors: Jagr, Kucherov, Penguins and Butcher

On Jaromir Jagr and Nikita Kucherov ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: notes that Jaromir Jagr was told after the season by the Florida Panthers that after the expansion draft he would be getting a contract offer from them.…

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NHL News: 2018 Draft, Hurricanes, Sabres, Neil and Letang

On the 2018 NHL Entry Draft ... Mike Heika: The NHL and Dallas Stars will be making an announcement tomorrow and it's expected that they'll be announcing the Stars will be hosting the 2018 NHL entry draft. On Carolina Hurricanes…

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NHL Rumors: Bonino, Vanek, Sharp, Boyle, Neil and Jagr

On Nick Bonino ... Larry Brooks: Nick Bonino could be looking for a four or five year deal. Can't see that Rangers being into that. The Rangers interest in Patrick Marleau is baffling. Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friendman on Bonino: "I think…

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NHL Rumors: Eichel, Senators, Neil, Radulov, Emelin and the Canucks

On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that preliminary discussions between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel about a contract extension have begun. He has one more year on his entry-level contract and is eligible…

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NHL Notes: Trades With Vegas, NY Rangers, Senators and Neil

On Trades with the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: Bill Daly had a conference call with GMs on Monday to go over any last minute expansion questions and he let the GMs know that they don't want any trades…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Neil, Condon, UFAs and RFAs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Chris Neil said that he wants to play next year and needs to talk with GM Pierre Dorion. He isn't sure if he's play with another team. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Free Agents, Phaneuf, Ryan

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Don't expect GM Pierre Dorion to have any standoffs with his free agents. They are expected to meet with Chris Kelly, Chris Neil and Tommy Wingels to talk about…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche and Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators now need to figure out what they need to add to make the next step. They added Alex Burrows, Viktor Stalberg and Tommy Wingels before the deadline.…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have shown that they have lacked true grit in past years, and more recently in Games 3 and 4. Chris Neil was added for Game 5, replacing…

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NHL Rumors: Coaching, Zaitsev, Neil and the New York Islanders

On some potential coaching moves, Nikita Zaitsev and Chris Neil ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Elliotte Friedman thinks there could be a significant number of coaching changes this offseason. The Vegas Golden Knights still need to hire their…

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