Tag: Dougie Hamilton

Potential Edmonton Oilers’ Trade Targets

With the Edmonton Oilers mired in a five-game losing skid in late-December that threatened to derail their playoff hopes, general manager Peter Chiarelli wasted little time swinging deals following the lifting of the holiday trade freeze on Dec. 28. On…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Panthers to look for a No. 1 goalie? George Richards of The Athletic: The Florida Panthers could be looking for a starting goaltender at the trade deadline or during the offseason. They could be looking to go big with their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Could Be Getting Close

Maple Leafs and Nylander closing the gap on a new deal Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock on possibly getting Auston Matthews and William Nylander back later this week: "It’s my assumption we’re getting both back. Obviously, we’ll…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Two Eastern Conference Teams Poised To Bounce Back

Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture. On average, a couple of teams per conference fail to qualify for the playoffs the year after doing so. That means the door opens for some non-playoff teams to…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – de Haan Signing Increases Canes Trade Options

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock: The Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Calvin de Haan to a four-year contract worth $18.2 million - a $4.55 million salary cap hit. Mark Armstrong: Owner Tom Dundon said that de…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames, Canadiens, Predators, Maple Leafs, and Top 25 Trade Bait

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: After yesterday's trade, the Flames are still not finished. Can expect them to be active in the free agent market. adds: "Hamilton’s apathy was a big issue in the room, Fox was never coming…

Mark Easson

Thoughts From The Media: Calgary Flames – Carolina Hurricanes Trade

A collection of tweets from the media after the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes completed their blockbuster trade. Tweets contain their thoughts on the trade and some quotes from the teams. The Hurricanes sent Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes Make A Big Trade

The Carolina Hurricanes trade forward Elias Lindholm and defenseman Noah Hanifin to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Dougie Hamilton, forward Micheal Ferland and defenseman Adam Fox. The 23-year old Lindholm was drafted 5th overall in the 1st round of the  2013…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames and Hamilton … Red Wings and Goalies … Islanders and Tavares

  On the Calgary Flames ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre McGuire on Dougie Hamilton rumors: "I don't think it's a personality thing. I think people just don't think he produces to the level he's expected to. But Calgary doesn't have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Sens, Sharks and Blues

On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Sabres GM Jason Botterill: "we're talking to teams about trading for a goalie, but we're also looking ahead to next week with free agency." On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like…

Mark Easson