Tag: Chris Tanev

Where Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Go From Here?

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing finish to a franchise-best season (49 wins, 105 points), falling in seven games to the Boston Bruins in the opening round of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. Though the Leafs considerably improved over…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Dubas, Hunter, Matthews, Nylander, Tavares, Tanev and Bozak

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the free agent center market pretty thin after John Tavares, so the Maple Leafs could consider bringing Tyler Bozak back. Last offseason the Leafs asked Joe Thornton if…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders, Hurricanes, Kings, Canucks and Wild

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello's contract is up but it does come with the option of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks … Blue Jackets UFA Matt Calvert

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: There are several mid- to late-round draft picks who are on the smaller size that are having some success in the NHL. The Canucks haven't so far have been trying stockpile…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Kings, Wild, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have signed prospect Troy Terry to an entry-level deal. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will be out for the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Habs, Sens, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes left last night's game after suffering a laceration above his right knee. Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Backes didn't have any "structural damage" and required about 18…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Jackets, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Shannon: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa had surgery on his hand to remove scar tissue and he'll be out the lineup for two to five weeks. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils

Teams waiting on Vanek and no serious offers for Tanev ... Dan Murphy: (late afternoon yesterday) There had been no serious calls to the Canucks about defenseman Chris Tanev. May not be any plans to sit players . Dan Murphy:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Predators, Lightning and Oilers

Teams worried about Chris Tanev's injuries ... Rick Dhaliwal: A source is saying about Chris Tanev: "The #Canucks are getting calls on Tanev but teams are worried about the injury and as a result, the offers have not been great."…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: It's likely 50-50 that Thomas Vanek gets traded. Anders Nilsson will most likely be traded in this offseason. There are whispers that Ben Hutton might ask for a trade. As of last night…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Edler, Vanek, Tanev, and Hutton

  On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Doug Maclean on Sportsnet 650: "I think the #Canucks will be active with secondary type players. If you're going to move a Tanev type, he's a player lots of teams would like…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Senators, Canucks, Penguins, Capitals, and Iginla

On the Trade Market ... David Pagnotta: The trade market for players like Michael Grabner, Patrick Maroon, and Mike Green is not overly robust at this time. The cost to acquire could drop if things don't pick up. There is…

Mark Easson