Tag: Evander Kane

NHL Rumors II: Johansen, Brodeur, Kane, Green, Ward, Tootoo, Selanne and Biznasty

Matt Larkin of the Hockey News: The Blue Jackets want to give RFA Ryan Johansen a bridge deal, but Larkin thinks they could end up regretting it. Citing P.K. Subban's bridge that may have cost the Canadiens an extra $2…

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NHL Rumors III: Bruins, Predators, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Oilers

Nicholas Goss of NESN: Loui Eriksson could find himself on the Bruins top line with David Krejci and Milan Lucic. “I’m really comfortable with that. It’s a different look, but (Eriksson) is a very smart player,” Bruins general manager Peter…

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NHL Rumors III: Friedman’s Final Thoughts of the Summer

Elliotte Friedman: Teams could be eyeing Coyotes Antoine Vermette, who has one year left on his deal. GM Don Maloney would like to sign to an extension.Have to think Ryan O'Reilly will follow Paul Stastny out of town. There is…

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NHL Rumors I: Letang, E. Kane, Lightning, Gunnarson and Prosser

Elizabeth Rancourt of TVA Sports: (s/t - L.A. Lariviere and Google translate) Kris Letang was asked by Penguins GM Jim Rutherford last month to submit a list of 15 teams that he'd accept a trade too. Letang said that the Canadiens were…

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NHL Rumors: E. Kane, Ott, Ehrhoff, Lecavalier, Franson, Bellemore and LaRose

Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said that Evander Kane could be with the team for the forseeable future, and he wasn't going to touch trade rumors. "It’s very difficult right now in hockey," began…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Wings, Canucks, Panthers, Avs, Leafs and Isles

 Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are not looking at the free agent market and are focusing on their own. They could stand pat, but if they want to add a right winger, it's likely to come through a trade…

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NHL Rumors III: Trade Candidates, Wings, Green, Brodeur, Hayes and Pokka

Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top centers that are rumored to be on the trade block: 1. Vincent Lecavalier 2. Ryan Johansen - there is the unlikely scenario that due to the stalled contract talks that teams may call to see…

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NHL Rumors II: Kane, Bruins, Shinkaruk and Frattin-D’Amigo Trade Conditions

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Jets Evander Kane on Vancouver's Team 1040 radio yesterday. Matt Sekeres: Evander, do you want to play for the Winnipeg Jets anymore? Kane: Well, I think I’m a Winnipeg Jet right now and there’s…

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NHL Rumors III: Available for Trade, Maple Leafs and Devils

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Capitals coach Barry Trotz. “I don’t think you’ll see many trades until after July 6,” he predicted. One agent yesterday: “The sense I get are teams, after going at warp speed yesterday, took a deep breath…

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NHL Rumors VI: Tradeable Vets, Iginla, Coyotes, Lightning and Wild

Kevin Allen of USA Today: Some veterans that could be available this weekend: Jason Spezza, Ryan Kesler, Dion Phaneuf (Oilers need a centerpiece defenseman), Danny Briere, Evander Kane, Dustin Byfuglien and Vincent Lecavalier. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Bruins may…

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NHL Rumors II: Subban, Oilers, Niskanen, Kane, Spezza, Raymond and Vrbata

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: P.K. Subban's agent Don Meehan met with the Canadiens yesterday. Talk of an offer sheet could be a waste of time as the Canadiens would match it right away.Source saying the Oilers looking to add an…

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NHL Rumors XII: Stars, Orpik, Predators, Jets, Brodeur and Flyers

Bruce Garrioch: Lots of chatter that the Stars are kicking tires on Jason Spezza, have been mentioned before. Andy Strickland: 10 to 15 teams have made calls on Paul Stastny. Things could heat up more after the weekend. Stastny won't…

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