Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Islanders Thomas Vanek

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the New York Islanders should trade Thomas Vanek. The 30-year old pending UFA carries a $7.143 million salary cap hit and $6.4 million salary. Billy Jaffe says that if he's not traded, GM Garth Snow…

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Morning Rumors IV: Stars, Islanders, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Sabres and Scouting Rangers-Bruins

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have about $2.7 million in salary cap space, which would allow the Stars to take on $13 million in players salaries (cap number). Sergei Gonchar has another year at $5 million…

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Afternoon Hits III: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Senators, Blackhawks, Kesler, MacDonald and Predators

Arthur Staple of Newsday: After the Blues and Sabres trade, the Blues for sure will not have an interest in Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald since they likely won't have a first round pick in the next two drafts. Reports have…

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Afternoon Rumors II: Wild, Hurricanes, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Senators, Devils and Scouting Kings-Canes

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Sabres GM Tim Murray is now trying to trade Jaroslav Halak to the Wild. Some in the Wild organization wonder if Halak's success had a lot to do with their system. If the price…

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Morning Rumors III: Luongo, Kesler, Edler, Brodeur and Hotstove Video

The Fourth Period: Sources are saying the Canucks have contacted teams regarding Roberto Luongo, though nothing is imminent. Another source, "I wouldn't be totally shocked." Eddie Lack will be given the start at today's Heritage Classic. Elliotte Friedman also reported that the…

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Morning Rumors IV: Ryan Kesler Edition: Rangers, Wings, Pens, Leafs, Oilers and Jackets

Louis Jean: Ryan Kesler denies that he asked for a trade, but Jean stands "100% behind what I reported because it is true." Elliotte Friedman: "Kesler says it is "completely false" he has asked for a trade." Kesler added that…

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Morning Rumors III: Sabres Edition: Myers, Ehrhoff Asked For List And Others On The Block

TSN Insider Trading: Sabres Tyler Myers is getting plenty of interest. The Maple Leafs, Ducks and Avalanche could be interested teams. The price could be high for him. Craig Custance: The Sabres are getting calls on Christian Ehrhoff. He has…

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Morning Rumors I: Scouting Five Games Last Night

Randy Miller of NJ.com: Scouting the Devils - Blue Jackets game last night include: Blackhawks (2 - director of player personnel Pierre Gauthier and pro scout Dennis Bonvie) and the Wild's assistant GM Jim Mill. Both the Blackhawks and Wild have…

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Injury Notes: Predators, Blue Jackets, Stars, Canucks and Sabres

Josh Cooper: Predators Pekka Rinne is hoping that an AHL conditioning stint isn't too far away. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin is out two to three weeks with an ankle injury. Mark Stepneski of Stars.NHL: Stars Stephane Robidas is…

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Morning Rumors: Blues, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Avs, Oilers, Hurricanes, Canucks and Top 5 Grinders

Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking to bring a bigger name in, it will have to include salary going out. If the Blues are looking at Ryan Callahan, the Rangers will want someone that could step…

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Injury Notes: Isles, Lightning, Wings, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Capitals, Wild, Leafs, Habs, Preds, Jets, Coyotes, Pens and Ducks

Arthur Staple: John Tavares has a knee injury and is done for the Olympics. Initial news on Tavares is not good, could be multiple ligament damage. Damian Cristodero: Lightning's Steven Stamkos' timetable is still open ended. The goal for him…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Blue Jackets Marian Gaborik II

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Blue Jackets will trade Marian Gaborik. The 32-year old winger is a pending UFA with a $7.5 million salary cap hit. Gord Stellick thinks that Gaborik will remain with the Blue Jackets. If they…

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