Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Avs, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that there is trade speculation between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche regarding Matt Duchene. “Those…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flyers and Bruins

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Tom Gulitti on NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell (multiple sclerosis) is getting close to returning. He is targeting their homestand that starts on February 17th. "I feel good," Bickell said after a conditioning skate at Verizon…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Three Pending UFAs In Line For Raises This Off-season

With more than half the season in the bag and free agency just over five months away, I thought it'd be interesting to look at which pending unrestricted NHL free agents have helped their cause the most when it comes to…

Todd Cordell

2016-17 NHL Trade Tracker * Pinned

    The March 1st NHL trade deadline has come and gone. There were 19 trades made on deadline day. It was a slow morning with basically no action, but as usual, there were a bunch of small moves. Most…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Eastern Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Eastern Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and who could be good fits for them for those teams.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Evgeni Malkin is working out off-ice and is making progress. He added that Kris Letang is a game-time decision tonight. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 16

    The Washington Capitals received five of six first place votes and are the top team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 16. The Minnesota Wild come in at No. 2 after getting three, second place rankings.…

Mark Easson

NHL rumors: Jets, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Rangers

On KHL free agent Vladimir Tkachyev ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets are one of the teams interested in Vladimir Tkachyev (Ak Bars). Aivis Kalnins: The Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs are also believed to be interested.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting Ott-CBJ, Blackhawks, Wings and Avalanche

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Senators - Blue Jackets game: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Calgary…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sens, Lightning, Sabres, Flyers, Wings, and Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Doctors have decided that forward Clarke MacArthur won't get medical clearance to return this season. “After many discussions with many doctors we have decided that Clarke MacArthur will not…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting COL-ANA, TOR-NYR, CBJ-OTT … Shattenkirk, Vanek and Sharp

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks ... Terry Frei: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Ducks game: Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Vegas Golden Knight…

Mark Easson