Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL News: Blue Jackets, Oilers, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Lines and Pairings

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Alexander Wennberg (body) wasn't on the ice again today. Chris Johnston: Forward Zac Dalpe was put on waivers. Tom Reed: Lukas Sedlak, who has been out with a high ankle sprain,…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights, and Stars

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan: There were 17 scouts listed to attend Tuesday's Canadiens-Blues game: St. Louis Blues (2), New York Rangers (2) San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Looking For Forwards … Rick Nash and the NY Rangers

On teams looking for forwards ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Trade talks have really picked up in the past seven to 10 days. Teams looking for a forward include the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers,…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Wings, Islanders, Leafs and Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson traveled with the team on their four-game road trip. It's possible that he could play at some point. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun could meet up with the team at some point…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Canadiens, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Sabres, and Flames

On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, and Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Senators have pending RFAs Cody Ceci and Mark Stone to deal with this year, and potential UFA Matt Duchene after next season. The…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci was on the ice yesterday morning, mostly by himself. He was handling the puck a bit, which is an encouraging sign. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Coach Bill…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Avalanche

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs could use a defenseman with a heavy shot. If the Nashville Predators are considering the trading defenseman Mattias Ekholm, Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello should…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Panthers, Rangers and Flyers

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Brad Marchand didn't travel with the team to start their two-game road trip due to an upper-body injury. “Marchand won’t be traveling with us,” said Cassidy, following the Bruins impressive 5-3 home…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blackhawks, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Senators and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said there is no change in the status of injured defenseman Jakob Chychrun. There is no timeline for his return yet. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward…

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NHL News: Fines, Waivers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Canadiens, Lines and Pairings

Three players get fined ... Frank Seravalli: Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn and Kevin Hayes were all fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct from last night's game. On waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: The Anaheim Ducks put goaltender Reto Berra on waivers. Arizona Coyotes…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders and Rangers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: (mailbag) Though it's very unlikely that the Blue Jackets trade center Brandon Dubinsky due to their lack of depth down the middle, may not be completely out of the…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 4

The Tampa Bay Lightning remain atop our consensus NHL power rankings this week. The St. Louis Blues move up three spots to No. 2, passing the Los Angeles Kings who drop down to No. 3. The New Jersey Devils and…

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