Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Post Draft Garrioch and LeBrun rumor round up

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Vincent Lecavalier met with nine teams in New York: Boston, Calgary, Detroit, Montreal, Philadelphia, Toronto, St. Louis, Washington and Dallas. On all the interest: "Teams can't resist the chance to get a big centre…

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Quick Hits II: Sergei Bobrovsky, Hurricanes No. 5, Coburn, Schneider, Canucks and Fleischmann

NHL PR: "In 1st Round, Clubs may not make a trade during their time-out. For Rounds 2-7, Clubs are permitted to make trades during their time-out." Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky deal could be for two years. Expected to be done…

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Quick Hits: Bobrovsky close on deal, Blackhawks, Ducks, Kane, Seguin and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun: The Blue Jackets are close to signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a new deal. Pierre LeBrun: One team executive: "I bet you we see 10 trades today at least." Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on trades: "We're not…

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Trade Hits: Oilers and CBJ, Schneider, Clutterbuck, Kennedy, Canadiens and Vanek

Dennis Bernstein: David Pagnotta on the Fan 590 said that the Oilers offered the Blue Jackets a package including goalie Devan Dubnyk and the 7th overall pick for Sergei Bobrovsky. Ryan Rishaug: The demand for Cory Schneider is very high.…

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Trade Hits: Bobrovsky being shopped, Ducks getting calls on Ryan, Watch the Jets and Flames

Darren Dreger: Blue Jackets are now offering Sergei Bobrovsky to teams. Bobrosky is looking for $6 million a season. Blue Jackets will now be in the market for a goalie. David Pagnotta: Anaheim is still getting calls on Bobby Ryan.…

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Free Agent Hits: Smith, Letang, Gagner, Duchene, Bobrovsky, Nabokov, Briere, Alfie, Weiss, Pens, Rangers and Devils

Darren Dreger: Mike Smith's contract with the Coyotes is still being finalized, but sounding like it's 6-years around $5.7 million per season. Renaud Lavoie: Kris Letang's camp and Penguins GM Ray Shero talked yesterday. Still no deal. They met again…

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Evening Hits: Bergeron, Horton, Seguin, Lecavalier, Miller, Coburn, Blue Jackets and Senators

Bob McKenzie: Patrice Bergeron is likely to get an 8-year contract extension worth about $6.5 million a season. Bob McKenzie: Nathan Horton has informed the Bruins that he's moving on and will be exploring the free agent market. The Bruins…

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Free Agent Rumors: Letang, Bobrovsky, Panthers, Bruins, Lecavalier, Lundqvist, Bickell, Wild, Stars and Ott

Will DePaoli: Kris Letang talks haven't been shut down and the team will circle back one more time. Rob Rossi: The Penguins are willing to go "around" $7 million a season for 8 years. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo…

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Free Agent Signings: Kunitz, Anisimov, Sheppard and Desjardins

Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins signed Chris Kunitz to a 3-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $3.85 million. Bob McKenzie: He has one year left at $3.725 million. Bob McKenzie: Artem Anisimov re-signed with the Blue Jackets, 3-years, $9.85 million.…

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Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Clowe, Kiprusoff, and some Sharks

Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Bryan Murray said he'll have an answer from Daniel Alfredsson by Friday. He's thinking he'll play. Renaud Lavoie: Rangers UFA Ryane Clowe has been cleared by doctors. He suffered a concussion in the playoffs. Nick Kypreos:…

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Free Agent and Trade Notes: Blue Jackets and Predators

Rob Mixer on NHL.com: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen doesn't have any immediate concerns about getting Sergei Bobrovsky signed. "Nobody wants to lose the Vezina winner," Kekalainen said. "We're working hard to get him back, we're optimistic we can get him…

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Buyout Hits: Teams that won’t or are not expected use buyouts and Brad Richards

James Mirtle: Teams that won't be using buyouts: Flames, Blue Jackets and New Jersey. Teams expected to not use buyouts: Stars, Penguins, Jets, Hurricanes, Sabres and Ducks. Bob McKenzie: Guesses teams that won't use buyouts: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Stars, Senators…

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