Tag: Erik Gudbranson

NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks and Erik Gudbranson

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Mark Guy, the agent for pending free agent defenseman Erik Gudbranson: “They would like to try and sign Erik, the goal is to get something done. If not, we would expect they would try…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Avalanche, Kings, Predators, and Canucks

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Jaromir Jagr cleared waivers and is expected to return home to HC Kladno. Chris Johnston: Jagr's career numbers. Goals: 766 (3rd all-time) Assists: 1,155 (5th all-time) Points: 1,921 (2nd all-time) Games: 1,733 (3rd…

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The Winnipeg Jets Could Be Trade Deadline Buyers

Entering the NHL All-Star weekend, the Winnipeg Jets find themselves in rarefied air. In previous seasons, the Jets were usually struggling at this point in the season to keep their playoff hopes alive. This year, they're jockeying for first place…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – NCAA Free Agents, Vanek, and the Sedin’s

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Hearing that the Canucks have interest in some NCAA free agents - Quinnipiac defenseman Brogan Rafferty and Princeton forward Max Veronneau. Veronneau is a Hobey Baker candidate. Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Henrik…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes acquired defenseman John Ramage from the Blue Jackets for future considerations. Craig Morgan: Ramage will report to Tucson of the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks assign…

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NHL News: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Wild, Sharks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Derek Ryan returned from his upper-body injury last night. Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho missed his first game with a concussion and lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward…

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The New York Islanders Need Help to Secure a Playoff Berth

After a good start to this season, the New York Islanders are in trouble. Following their 5-2 loss on Thursday to the Boston Bruins, the Isles (50 points) sat three points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card berth. Winners of just…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Sharks, and Canucks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen on the report of Jack Johnson's trade request: "It's the same with him as anyone else on our team: We'll make a trade if and when we…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Oilers, Red Wings and Canucks

On players on the trade market ... Darren Dreger of TSN: The Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens could be sellers sooner than later. Montreal Canadiens - Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk may be the more talked…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Rangers, Senators, Leafs, Canucks and Trade Bait Board

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres are looking for a high draft pick - a first or second pick - and a good prospect for Evander Kane. The rental market hasn't been defined yet. Also, "If teams…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, LA Kings and Vancouver Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on their potential trade deadline plans: "I think you always know what you’d like to improve in. But it’s easier said that done. You need a partner to…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Sens … Blackhawks, Red Wings, Canucks, and Oilers

On scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Senators game: Calgary Flames (2), Columbus Blue Jackets (2), New York Rangers (2), Los Angeles Kings (2), Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning,…

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