Tag: Chris Tanev

NHL News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Canadiens, Senators, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: The Ducks put Ondrej Kase on the IR. Eric Stephens: Goaltender John Gibson was on the ice yesterday taking shots, but he wouldn't say if he'll be able to go on Sunday. On the…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Ryan Miller would have his lower-body injury evaluated last night after their game and sometime today. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle said that Miller tried to play through it but…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Colorado Avalanche

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mike Augello of the Sporting News: Looking at six defensemen that could help out the Maple Leafs if made available before the trade deadline. Chris Tanev - Vancouver Canucks - two years left a…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Vancouver Canucks Season Outlook

Forwards Consider the Canucks’ youth movement in effect. For the first time since 2005-06, one of Vancouver’s top two scorers last year wasn’t named Sedin. 22-year-old center Bo Horvat led Vancouver with 52 points on 20 goals and 32 assists.…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Bruins and Ducks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: "#CBJ pursuing all avenues to load up offensively, but pecking order appears to be trade first, then FA market. Could be fun day on Saturday ... No. 1 pursuit remains No. 1 center,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Sabres, Jets, Trade Bait, and the Lightning

On Scott Hartnell ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that five or six teams have show some interest in Scott Hartnell. Hartnell would like to sign for a contender. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Frank Seravalli: The Sabres were one…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Pierre LeBrun: In the past few days the Senators and Golden Knights did talk about a Marc Methot potential trade before he was moved to Dallas, though not sure how far along trade talks were.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Predators, Blackhawks, and Top 15 Trade Bait

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals had hoped they would be able to retain defenseman Nate Schmidt and not lose him in the expansion draft. They made an offer to Vegas to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames

On the Vancovuer Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks trading defenseman Chris Tanev and somehow landing the No. 3 pick from Dallas is gaining little traction. Both Cale Makar and Miro Heiskanen could both be gone…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Calgary Flames ... Pierre LeBrun: The Flames are looking for a top-four defenseman and think they are looking at Travis Hamonic, Marc Methot and others. They are also trying to re-sign Michael Stone. On the New Jersey Devils…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sharks, Canucks, Islanders and Avs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that his deal with Vegas involving them selecting Jason Garrison and protecting roster players was done last week. Bryan Burns: Yzerman on their moves: "It gives us cap…

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