Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Predators

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Despite where they site the standings, the Blue Jackets won't be holding a fire sale. They will listen to offers and will likely make a move or two. "Well, we haven’t seen our team healthy all…

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Injuries: Michalek, Edler, Hemsky, Carle, Bobrovsky, Lehner and More

Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Zbynek Michalek didn't travel with the team and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Farhan Lalji: Canucks coach Willie Desjardins on Alex Edler: "He's still being evaluated so I don't have a final update." Desjardins wouldn't confirm if…

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Rumors III: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Preds, Isles and Leafs

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers could use someone that could play on their fourth line. Options could be Mike Santorelli (current asking price is beyond reason), Mark Letestu, Torrey Mitchell, Curtis Glencross and Patrick Kaleta. Aaron Portzline…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…

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Injuries: Flyers, Jets, Coyotes, Jackets, Stars, Panthers and Lightning

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers Luke Schenn expects to play tonight. He was a late scratch on Tuesday with an upper-body injury. “I just tweaked something a little bit and wasn’t able to go in Montreal,” Schenn said. “Actually,…

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Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets

Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…

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Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…

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Injuries: Leafs, Flyers, Wild, Devils, Hawks, Habs, Blues and Jackets

Mark Masters: Maple Leafs coach Peter Horachek said that Phil Kessel is dealing with an injury at the moment. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf missed practiced again yesterday. His timetable to return has been moved back. It's not known…

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Rumors III: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Stars and Leafs

TSN Insider Trading: The Sabres have extra first round picks (Blues and Islanders) and could be the most aggressive when it comes to Evander Kane. The Jets and Sabres had previously talked about Tyler Myers. The Canucks would also be…

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Rumors I: Kane, Bruins, Jagr, Sens, Rangers and Ducks

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Senaators have called the Jets about Evander Kane, but they may not really be in the mix at this point. The Jets asking price may be too high for them, mainly the 1st round pick.…

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Rumors III: Blues, Jagr, Ducks, Frolik and Capitals

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: With Kevin Shattenkirk out for a while, the Blues could look at bringing in a defenseman. Potential targets that are believed to be available: Zybnek Michalek, Tyler Myers, Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson,…

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