Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Habs, Sabres, Blue Jackets and the NHL Draft

On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross: Defenseman Keith Yandle said that he hasn't really thought about free agency. He loves playing for the Rangers, but he's excited to see what free agency might bring. On the NHL Draft…

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Rink Rumblings – Big Contracts Could Be On The Move Come Summer Time

The National Hockey League is down to the final four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and teams are putting their finishing touches to their plans for the 2016 NHL Draft and free agency on July 1. It is not expected…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Defenseman Seth Jones is a pending restricted free agent, and despite Boone Jenner and Ryan Murray signing bridge deals, don't expect one for Jones. Morgan Rielly's six year,…

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NHL Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Blues, Bruins, UFAs and More

Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Though the rumors likely won't go away, the Canucks denied that Dale Tallon could be heading to Vancouver. Teams can talk to pending UFAs at 12:01 am ET on June 25th. Teams…

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NHL Rumors: Free Agents, Rangers and Canadiens

On some pending free agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Seth Jones are talking about a new contract, and are in the same ballpark on what a deal could look like. A deal should come…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: If there is an expansion draft next year, and if players with no-movement clauses have to be protected, the Blue Jackets would have to protect David Clarkson, Brandon…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…

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NHL Rumors: Draft Lottery Fallout – Leafs, Canucks and Oilers

On the NHL Draft ... Darren Dreger: The Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets are very unlikely to consider trading their first round picks. The Oilers pick at No. 4 is definitely in play. Jonas Siegel: Brendan…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets offseason challenge will be to re-sign pending RFA defenseman Seth Jones. “I don’t anticipate any problems,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Monday. “We’ll find…

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NHL Rumors: Wings, Canucks, RFAs, Hawks, Sens, and Flames

On the Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Pavel Datsyuk's bolts the Red Wings for Russia, he leaves the Wings with his $7.5 million cap hit. Datsyuk's agent Dan Milstein told the Free Press…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 27

After a brief stint outside of the No. 1 ranking, the Washington Capitals are back a top our consensus NHL rankings for the final update of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins finished the season on a tear and ended up…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Vesey, Zaitsev, Lucic, Doan, Khokhlachev and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Avs GM Joe Sakic on if they have any untouchables: "Well, Wayne Gretzky was traded. Twice" Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Sakic said he was happy with trade deadline acquisitions in Mikkel Boedker…

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