Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Bruins and Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin made it clear without saying it that pending free agent Alexander Radulov would get a new contract but it won't be announced after the expansion draft. Eric Engels: Bergevin…

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NHL Rumors: Duchene, Halak, Sabres, Doan, Vegas, Vrbata, Miller, Pens and Lightning

On Matt Duchene, Jaroslav Halak, Dmitry Kulikov, Cody Franson, Shane Doan, Vegas Golden Knights, Radim Vrbata, Ryan Miller, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: It's believed the the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, New…

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NHL Injuries: Canes, Pens, Rangers, Caps, Blackhawks, Blues, Canucks and Coyotes

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Forward Jeff Skinner returned to Raleigh yesterday to have his upper-body injury evaluated. Carolina Hurricanes: Brock McGinn left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sean Shapiro: Defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Capitals, Shattenkirk, Blue Jackets, Canucks and Top 36 Trade Bait

On the NHL Draft ... Jim Matheson: "Teams wouldn't be so willing to trade first-rounders for obvious rentals like Shattenkirk if this year's draft wasn't just average." Brian Hedger: "This is also why it would be silly for #Blackhawks to…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres should now be hanging a "for sale" sign out, GM Tim Murray must look to sell some assets. Murray need to fix some of his own…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Deadline, Expansion Draft and Cap Issues

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Ben Bishop and Brian Boyle could be moved by the trade deadline, and it's possible that they are not the only ones on the move. The expansion…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting COL-CAR, Kings, Red Wings and Blue Jackets

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes ... Terry Frei: Teams listed to attend the Avs - Hurricanes game: Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild. Scouting the Los Angeles Kings AHL team ... John…

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NHL Injuries: Leafs, Pens, Lightning, Sabres, Wings, Jackets, Blues, and Jets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: Mitch Marner's injury isn't serious. He may not play tonight, but it's not believed to be a long-term issue. Jonas Siegel: Forward Mitch Marner didn't practice yesterday and coach Mike Babcock is hopeful…

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NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Leafs, Panthers, Devils, Jets, Wild and More

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Some days Blue Jackets forward David Clarkson is able to play with his kids or skate with a high school team. Other days he can barely get out…

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NHL Rumors: Habs, Ducks, Pens, Sens, Blackhawks, Lightning, Leafs and Blues

On the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Montreal Canadiens have been moving Alex Galchenyuk between center and wing, he'll be…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Coyotes, Blackhawks and Top Trade Bait

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking for a third line center. He was in Minnesota watching the Wild play the Lightning. He was looking at center pending UFA Brian…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Carl Hagelin and Conor Sheary skated yesterday morning. Hagelin is still in concussion protocol. Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan: "Hagelin skated this morning. He's still status quo. We'll see how he responds after…

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