Tag: Derick Brassard

NHL Rumors: Senators, Stars, Canucks and Devils

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Senators: Though a final decision hasn't been made, sources confirming Dion Phaneuf is expected to not waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. He has until Friday at 5:00…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Vegas and Free Agents … Injury Notes on Sens, Blue Jackets and Penguins

On the Vegas Golden Knights and free agents ... Pierre LeBrun: The Golden Knights are able to speak with free agents from Sunday June 18th at 10:00 AM ET till Wednesday June 21st at 10:00 AM ET. It is the…

Mark Easson

NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer

After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs

On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Rangers Acquire Zibanejad From Senators For Brassard

The New York Rangers trade center Derick Brassard and a 2018 7th round pick to the Ottawa Senators for center Mike Zibanejad and 2018 2nd round pick. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion is hoping that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Wings, Kings, Rangers, and 2017 UFA Dmen

On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, LA Kings, and New York Rangers ... TSN: Bob McKenzie: The Lightning's only known offer to Steven Stamkos was believed to be for $8.5 million for five or six year. The Lightning…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Oilers, Kings, Avs and Leafs

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun:" I think (Vigneault) will come back for next year. That's my sense. No one's told me that w/ #NYR, that's just my own gut feeling." Larry Brooks on the NY…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Wings, Flames, Lightning, Rangers and Blackhawks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Elliott Teaford of Inside SoCal: Coach Bruce Boudreau said yesterday that defenseman Kevin Bieksa and Sami Vatanen are "questionable" for tonight. Bieksa has a lower-body injury and Vatanen has an upper-body injury. Both are considered…

Mark Easson

Rumors XI: Blackhawks, Bozak, Avs, Rangers, Oilers, Blues and Senators

Chris Kuc: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they are "getting pretty close" to making a trade. The Fourth Period: There is reportedly considerable interest in Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak. Bozak has three years left at a cap hit of $4.2…

Mark Easson

Video: Brad Marchand Suspended For Two Games

The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand for two games for slew footing New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard. Brassard wasn't injured on the play. Marchand has been suspended twice before and has been fined once. Do you…

Mark Easson

Video: Brad Marchand Has Phone Hearing For Slew Foot

Joe Haggerty: Bruins Brad Marchand will have a phone hearing this afternoon for his slew foot on Rangers Derick Brassard last night. Amalie Benjamin: Marchand was fined $2,500 for his slew foot on Matt Niskanen in 2011. SHOULD Marchand get…

Mark Easson

Looking Back: The Marian Gaborik Trade to the Blue Jackets by the Rangers

This is part two of a two-part series looking back at two blockbuster trades between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers in the 2012-2013 season. Part one was Blue Jackets trading Rick Nash to the Rangers. This second…

Niels Lachmann