Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors: Avs and Sens Scouting Notes … Senators and Ryan

  Colorado Avalanche scout three straight Columbus Blue Jackets games ... Mark Schieg: Avalanche assistant GM Chris MacFarland has scouted three consecutive Blue Jackets games. For the first two games, the Avs play those teams later in the season. The…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled forward Justin Bailey from the AHL. Amy Moritz of the Buffalo News: Forward Jack Eichel was doing extra skating yesterday, working on his conditioning and skills. He won't be…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Already without Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins lost Jake DeBrusk, Torey Krug, and Zdeno Chara in the third period last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy didn't have an update…

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Eastern Conference News: Ovechkin, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race

On Alex Ovechkin ... Dan Rosen: Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is the fourth NHL player to score 600 goals in less than 1,000 games. Wayne Gretzky scored 600 in 718 games, Mario Lemieux in 719 games and Brett Hull in…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Rangers, Sens, Flyers and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that goaltender Antti Raanta doesn't have any structural damage. Raanta has a lingering issue and is day-to-day. Arizona Coyotes: Forward Laurent Dauphin is out indefinitely with a lower-body…

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NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…

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NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sharks, Seattle, Canucks and Golden Knights

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Johan Larsson passed concussion protocol testing. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice yesterday. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Kane, Johnson, Devils, Maple Leafs and Ducks

    On Evander Kane ... Kevin Kurz: Evander Kane's agent said that they are in no rush to talk to the San Jose Sharks about a contract extension at this point in time. He said it's a "mutual feeling out…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: The Blue Jackets reassign Nathan Gerbe to the AHL. On the Florida Panthers ... Jameson Olive: Denis Malgin will be out for a "couple weeks" with a lower-body injury. Jameson Olive: Coach…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames, Kane, Karlsson, Green, Maroon and Johnson

On the Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Could see the Dallas Stars acquiring a secondary scorer. The Stars need scoring depth and prefer a non-rental player. On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Feels like the Flames won't do anything…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Interested in Ian Cole … Senators and Karlsson … Ducks and Vermette

** Ian Cole traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2020 3rd round pick and prospect Nick Moutrey On Ian Cole ... Pierre LeBrun: The Blue Jackets have showed some interested in Senators defenseman Ian Cole. wonders if a…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, and Canadiens

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Source saying that the Blue Jackets contacted the Blackhawks about center Artem Anisimov and offered them a third-round pick and wanted the Blackhawks to retain half of Anisimov's salary.…

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