Tag: Chris Stewart

Rumors II: Jackets, Coyotes, Kings, Sabres, Habs, Blues, and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets really want to keep pending UFA Nick Foligno ($3.08 million), and some think it might take more than five years and $25 million. He could look for a deal similar to…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Oilers, Canucks and Blues

Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Conroy thinks it's doubtful that the Bruins would be able to trade for Oilers Taylor Hall. If they are going to trade Hall, it would be best for the Oilers to wait until at…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Oilers, Jets and Top Available Coaches

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: If the Oilers trade Taylor Hall, many will be saying that it's the same mistake the Bruins made with trading Tyler Seguin. The Oilers need both top-six and bottom-six centers, top pairing defensemen, defensive forwards and…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Bruins, Sabres, Wings, Islanders and KHL

John Shannon: While no trade offers are being considered at the moment, have been told that there are no "untouchables" on the Oilers roster. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Trade rumors are surrounding Taylor Hall, and he was asked if he…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Talks Picking Up Before The Roster Freeze

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has increased. The roster freeze goes into effect on Tuesday. "There's no question there's a lot of teams talking and many would like to do something," said a league executive Friday. "The…

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NHL Rumors I: Coyotes, Flames, Devils, Blackhawks, Sabres and Bruins

Larry Brooks: (yesterday morning) Three sources have said that Andrew Barroway was backing out of his deal to buy part of the Coyotes. None have recanted that position. Stephen Whyno: Gary Bettman on Barroway buying 51 percent of the Coyotes:…

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NHL Rumors II: Salary Cap, Vegas Expansion, Senators and Sabres

Elliotte Friedman: The Board of Governors were told that if the Canadian dollar remains at 88 cents, next years salary cap will be around $73 million. Renaud Lavoie: The NHL is projecting this years revenue to be between $3.9 and…

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NHL Rumors I: Blues, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Coyotes and Sabres

The Fourth Period: The Blues will be exploring trade options leading up the deadline, and Patrik Berglund could become a player involved. "They've been looking to deal him for the longest time. If they add, he's the one to be…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sens, Bruins, Stars, Devils and Sabres

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers Vinny Lecavalier denies Darren Dreger's report that he wants to retire after next season. The Flyers would like to trade him and could retain up to $2.25 million of his salary and…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Stars, Penguins, Flyers, Bruins and Coyotes

Darren Dreger of TSN: A big move by the Oilers may have to wait until the offseason. Teams will have more flexibility to make bigger deals then. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle are not for sale now. Hall,…

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Rumors I: Alfredsson, Rangers, Oilers and Bruins

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators talked to Daniel Alfredsson this summer about returning to the team for this season. Both owner Eugene Melnyk and GM Bryan Murray spoke Alfredsson, but were told that he'd made a commitment…

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Rumors: Coaches, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Preds, Sharks, Devils and Flames

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If Sharks coach Todd McLellan gets fired, he won't be out of job for long. The Flyers and Maple Leafs could become possibilities if they decide to make changes as well. Possibly the Red…

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