Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors II: Kane, Bruins, Shinkaruk and Frattin-D’Amigo Trade Conditions

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Jets Evander Kane on Vancouver's Team 1040 radio yesterday. Matt Sekeres: Evander, do you want to play for the Winnipeg Jets anymore? Kane: Well, I think I’m a Winnipeg Jet right now and there’s…

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NHL Rumors I: Blackhawks, Subban, Erixon, Kings and Boyle

Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Contract talks between the Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane continue. "The talks are and have been going for a little while, and, yes, the Hawks are making it a priority," Brisson wrote in an…

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NHL News: Signings by Sharks, Blues, Senators, Jackets and Panthers

Kevin Kurz: The Sharks have signed Tommy Wingels to a three-year, $7.4 million contract. Carries a $2.47 million salary cap hit. David Pollak: The Sharks sign James Sheppard to a one-year, $1.3 million contract. Lou Korac: The Blues have signed…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Devils, Oilers and Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Lee Stempniak and Peter Mueller could be free agent options for the Bruins. They likely won't be considering Dany Heatley. "I think a guy that's interesting is Lee Stempniak," said Haggerty. "Probably one of the favorites…

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Quick Hits: Three Teams File for Arbitration, Petry, Jackets, Boyle, Lightning and Canucks

Ken Campbell: The Blues have chosen to take Vladimir Sobotka to arbitration. The Avalanche filed for Ryan O'Reilly and the Jets for Michael Frolik. Bob Stauffer: The Oilers sign Jeff Petry to a one-year, $3.075 million deal. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue…

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NHL Rumors II: Offers Sheets, Johansen, Del Zotto, Brodeur, Roy and the Penguins

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that James Reimer should avoid salary arbitration. Shouldn't be surprised if the Leafs two assistant hires aren't internal promotions.Simmons thinks GM should get a little nasty and sign rival players to offer…

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Quick Hits: Gretzky and Seattle, Lazar, Ranger, Gibbons and Canucks

John Shannon: A source in Wayne Gretzky's group is downplaying Gretzky's role in trying to bring a team to Seattle: "Seattle is along way off with a lot of hurdles." Source said: "Potential ownership groups have reached out, but we certainly haven't…

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NHL Rumors I: Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Penguins

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The Devils are still looking to add one or two free agents and to extend Cory Schneider. “Not yet,” Lamoriello said, “but I feel very comfortable that this is something we’ll get done in the…

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NHL Rumors III: Senators, Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Blues

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have eight defensemen under contract, so they look at trading one of them, possibly Patrick Wiercioch. The Senators are looking to add some help upfront.They've held talks with center David Legwand and…

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NHL Rumors VI: Bruins, Vrbata and Blue Jackets

Nicholas Goss of NESN.com: The Boston Bruins have a surplus of NHL-caliber defensemen, which is a problem every other team wishes it had. “I think we have a good group right now, and I include (David) Warsofsky because I believe…

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NHL Rumors III: Flames, Predators, Flyers, Coyotes and Blues

Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: The Flames signed three players yesterday, but their work is not finished. “We’re ... hours into the summer,” Brad Treliving told reporters Tuesday afternoon at the Saddledome. “There’s lot of work to be done.…

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NHL Rumors VIII: Stastny, Vanek, Moulson, Subban, Johansen, Ehrhoff, Parenteau and Peters

Mark Spector: The Oilers are in hot pursuit of Paul Stastny. Safe to say that there are a lot of teams after him. Pierre LeBrun: Eight to 10 teams are on Thomas Vanek's radar. The Wild are interested, but not…

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