Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Update … Canadiens Pushing?

On Jonathan Drouin ... Brian Wilde: Source confirming that the Canadiens are making a huge push today for Jonathan Drouin. They are putting a bigger offer on the table for him. Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens are one of a handful…

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Rumors II: Wild, Islanders and Blue Jackets

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild's scouting meetings ended before Saturday's game against the Predators. No trades appear imminent for the Wild. “You can’t overreact and force trades,” Fletcher said by phone as…

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Rumors II: Ducks, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning and More

Sportsnet Headlines Damien Cox: Some teams were surprised that the Penguins were willing to take Carl Hagelin because he has three years left on his deal. Some are wondering if the Ducks are setting themselves up to get Jonathan Drouin.…

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Rumors III: Capitals, Blue Jackets and Jets

On the Washington Capitals ... Andy Strickland: Justin Peters, playing with Hershey in the AHL, has been given permission to seek a trade. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Andy Strickland: Defenseman Jan Hejda had been on a tryout with…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Oilers, Maple Leafs, and Kings

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers use of Keith Yandle of late may be an indication that they are not interested in re-signing the pending free agent. The Rangers gave up a…

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Injuries: Penguins, Canucks, Blues, Sharks and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Nick Bonino suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday night and returned to Pittsburgh yesterday for further evaluation. Bombulie is speculating that it could be weeks over days. The…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14

The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14 after receiving seven or eight first place rankings by the media outlets. The Chicago Blackhawks moved up from fifth to second place this week. The Florida Panthers…

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Rumors V: Deadline Players of Interest, and the Blue Jackets

On TSN's "Players of Interest" ... TSNs Insider Trading: Leading up to the trade deadline, TSN created a list of 'players of interest' on the trade front: Loui Eriksson (BOS), Kevin Shattenkirk (STL), Radim Vrbata (VAN), Tyler Ennis (BUF), Roman…

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Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…

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Rumors: Five Teams That Should Make A Trade and the Market

Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at five teams who should make a trade before the trade deadline. Montreal Canadiens - GM Marc Bergevin has been looking for a scorer. They knew heading into the season that depth upfront…

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Rumors IV: Jonathan Drouin Trade Front Heating Up

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... The Fourth Period: Sounding like the Lightning are getting closer to trading Jonathan Drouin. David Pagnotta: Outside a major offer, thinking Drouin will be traded to the West. Among the West…

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Rumors II: Drouin, Red Wings, Jackets, Scouting DET-ANA

On Jonathan Drouin ... Shawn Simpson: Pierre McGuire mentioned on TSN 1200 that Jonathan Drouin could be traded this week and that the Minnesota Wild are high on the list. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the…

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