Tag: Connor McDavid

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: One thought that is making the rounds is that the Maple Leafs are stock piling draft picks with plans of taking a shot at a Group II offer sheet in…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Maple Leafs and Headlines

On the future of John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't see Steven Stamkos wanting to go through another rebuild and sign with the Maple Leafs. The Leafs created future cap space by trading Dion Phaneuf.…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers and Sabres

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1200 on the Edmonton Oilers and the trade deadline. They have some big players that could be in play. Jordan Eberle's name could come up in trade…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Oilers, Maple Leafs, and Kings

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers use of Keith Yandle of late may be an indication that they are not interested in re-signing the pending free agent. The Rangers gave up a…

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Injuries: Oilers, Devils, Isles, Sens, Flames and More

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid continues to make progress from his broken clavicle. He's not taking contact yet, but is taking faceoffs and participating in some drills. “We’re asking each other, ‘Can…

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Injuries: Oilers, Rangers, Blues, Blackhawks and More

On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid has been skating for a week, but the Oilers are still not sure when he'll return to the lineup. “We haven’t given a time-frame,” said Chiarelli. Benoit Pouliot…

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Injuries: Pens, Coyotes, Oilers, Blues, Bruins and More

Video: Marc-Andre Fleury takes an elbow from Chris Kunitz on Sunday. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Kasan of Penguins.NHL: Marc-Andre Fleury went through concussion protocol yesterday. “Marc came to us after the game and said he did not feel…

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Rink Rumblings: A War of Attrition and Defensive Demand

By Michael Augello Each week in "Rink Rumblings" we'll take an in-depth look at the players, games, news and rumors from around the National Hockey League from the past week. A War of Attrition Injuries are a fact of life…

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Injuries: Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Bruins Ducks and Jets

On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid will be out indefinitely with a broken left clavicle. He was going to have a plate and screws inserted to help with the healing according to GM Peter…

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Injuries and GIFs: McDavid, Kopitar, Kelly, Ducks and More

On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will update Connor McDavid's injury this morning - whether he'll be out three weeks or three months. The Oilers aren't saying if it's his shoulder or…

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Compilation of 2015-16 NHL Awards Predictions

Yesterday we brought you some Division, Conference and Stanley Cup predictions, today we bring to you a collection 2015-16 NHL Award predictions. We compiled Hart, Art Ross, Norris, Vezina, Calder and Jack Adams predictions from 74 writers and hockey personalities…

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Morning Hits: Waivers, Pens, Avs, Oilers, and 2015 1st Round Picks

Renaud Lavoie: On waivers yesterday: Chris Porter and Colin McDonald (PHI), Cody Bass (NSH), Dominik Uher, Kael Mouillierat, Steve Olesksy, Reid McNeill and Will O'Neill (PIT), Chris Butler and Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson (STL), Zach Stortini, Eric O'Dell, Michael Kostka and Fredrik…

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