Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Free Agent Hits: Jagr, Grabovski, Clifford, Boedker, Prospal, Rynnas, Stewart and Pietrangelo

The Fourth Period: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said on Tuesday that he's still talking with a "big name free agent" and is trying to create a roster spot for him. "There's one guy that has said he will take less…

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Morning Hits: Horton, Giroux, Ryan, Fleischmann, Oilers, Olympics, Escrow and Burmistrov

Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets winger Nathan Horton will have shoulder surgery next week and is out for four to six months. Chris Johnston: Claude Giroux's salary breakdown: $10 million in 2014-15 followed by $9 million, $9 million, $9 million, $9…

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Quick Hits: Ryan, Luongo, Horton, Oilers, Panthers, Grabovski and Bozak

Randy Miller: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren on Bobby Ryan: "Over the last year and a half, we've had (trade) conversations but nothing ever made sense for us." Renaud Lavoie: Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. It's not known…

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Free Agent Hits II: Clarkson, Horton, Stalberg, Red Wings, Flyers, Jets and offer sheets

Darren Dreger: Little doubt that David Clarkson a seven year deal, and some GMs are thinking he'll get $6 million plus. Bob McKenzie: McKenzie thinks that Clarkson will end up with a Canadian team. He's visited the Oilers, Senators and…

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Free Agent Hits II: Horton, Rask, Flames, Bergeron, Thomas and Lundqvist

Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are pursuing Nathan Horton. Sources saying that Horton visited Columbus yesterday. One issue with Horton is that he's waiting to have shoulder surgery and won't do so until he's signed with a new team. He…

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Quick Free Agent Hits: Clarkson, Bozak, Weiss, Briere, Giroux, Alfredsson, Henricks and Raymond

@Hope_Smoke: Darren Dreger on David Clarkson's next deal: "Clarkson will get 7 years if that's what he's after. I'll thrown out a number of around $6.5 per season" James Mirtle: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on Tyler Bozak: "We have…

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Free Agent Hits I: DiPietro, Bobrovsky, Devils, Gagne, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs

David Pagnotta: After "ongoing discussions," Rick DiPietro's agent confirms that the Islanders will be buying him out. Katie Strang: DiPietro will get $1.5 million through 2029. Chris Johnston: Sergei Bobrovsky's new deal is for $5 million this year and $6.25…

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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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