Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors: Jack Johnson Asks The Columbus Blue Jackets For A Trade

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: In hope of better positioning himself for free agency this offseason by finding a bigger role with a team, defenseman Jack Johnson has asked the Blue Jackets for a trade…

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NHL News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Jackets, Islanders, Lightning, Capitals, and

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have assigned Alexander Nylander to the AHL from the Swedish National Junior hockey team. Tom Reed: Defenseman Zach Bogosian will be out for four to six weeks. On the Carolina Hurricanes…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Sabres, Jackets, Predators, Leafs and Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks ... Pierre LeBrun: The Blackhawks and Coyotes Anthony Duclair trade talk heated up over the past seven to ten days. The Blackhawks looked at Duclair last year as well, but there wasn't a…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres have listed goaltender Robin Lehner as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Robin Lehner took a shot to the neck and stayed in the game. Dude is tough as nails. pic.twitter.com/Fh85d3vGTJ —…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Flyers, Lightning, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Forward Patrice Bergeron required several stitches on his right knee. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho has been listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue…

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NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Buyers Before The NHL Trade Deadline

On teams that could be buyers before the NHL trade deadline Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at teams who could be buying before the February 26th NHL trade deadline. St. Louis Blues: Don't have a lot of salary cap space.…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, and Maple Leafs

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Sabres assign defenseman Taylor Fedun to the AHL. Fedun must be ready/close to being able to play. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters said that forward Marcus Kruger…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting STL-VGK, Kings, Predators, And The High Number Of Unhappy Teams

Scouting the St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights ... Lou Korac: Scouts listed to attend last night's Blues - Golden Knights game: Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils. That was more than there…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Flames, Jackets, Stars, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and forward Brad Richardson won't be in the lineup tonight. Both are close to being able to return to the lineup. Pat Steinberg: The Coyotes claim…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins have sent forward Anders Bjork to the AHL. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on Lucas Wallmark: "He's sore and doubtful for tomorrow." Wallmark took a skate…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…

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