Tag: Dennis Wideman

NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, And The Arizona Coyotes

On Jaromir Jagr … Michael Langr of NHL.com: The 45-year old Jaromir Jagr didn’t think it would be so hard to get an NHL contract after his 46 point season. “THE MOST SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS I HAVE ARE WITH KLADNO. BECAUSE…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Duclair, Doan, and Possible Blue Line Options

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka on why it's taking so long for them to re-sign restricted free agent Anthony Duclair. “The easy answer is that Duclair didn’t have a good year,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Some Markov Fallout

On Andrei Markov ... Aivis Kalnins: Andrei Markov signed a two-year deal with Ak Bars Kazan. thinks that Markov has an opt out clause in his contract for the second year, but unclear at this time. On the Montreal Canadiens…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Brouwer, Expansion, Johnson, Versteeg and Stone

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Herald: Flames forward Troy Brouwer will likely be left unprotected for the expansion draft. When the Flames gave up a second round pick for Curtis Lazar, it meant they likely…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Devils, Flames, Sabres, Isles, Pens, Jets and Knights

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks are in a "transition period" according to GM Jim Benning and a "rebuild." The Canucks will have around $20 million in cap space heading into the offseason,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: From what has gathered, forward Jannik Hansen was to provide the Canucks a list of eight teams that he'd accept a trade too on Wednesday night. TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun said on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Flames And Some Targets

For the Boston Bruins, is a trade worth it?  Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com: Rentals do not seem likely to be an option. However, that may not be easy. “I’d prefer to err on the side of a player that will…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Flames, Canadiens, Islanders and Oilers

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has a no-movement clause so they can't demote him. He could become a healthy scratch if Matt Bartkowski progresses and earns Glen Gulutzan's trust. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Scott Darling

On the Edmonton Oilers Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Edmonton is a buyer. Repeat and say it one more time. After years of an extended rebuild, the Oilers are firmly in a playoff spot. While they may not contend just yet,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams

Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Montreal Canadiens - They will be buying and looking for a scoring center with size. They have five 2nd round picks this year and next. Tomas Plekanec drop…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Five Players Who Could Be Moved At The NHL Trade Deadline

On five players who could be moved by the NHL trade deadline ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Looking at five players who could be traded before the March 1st NHL trade deadline. Evander Kane - The Sabres are willing to…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class

With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…

Michael Augello