Tag: Ilya Kovalchuk

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Canes, Wings, Avs, Canucks, Leafs, Flames, Pens, Jackets, Sabres, Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Kovalchuk

On the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blues Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jarome Iginla, Ilya Kovalchuk and Ottawa Senators

On Jarome Iginla ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla is still hoping to play in the NHL after having some 'maintenance' surgery. The Olympics could be a fallback option but are not a priority for him at the moment.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders and Tavares … Devils and Kovalchuk

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The anxiety levels are increasing for some, but many think there is no need to panic yet that the NY Islanders haven't re-signed John Tavares.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Stars, Lightning and Kovalchuk

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes still have RFA forwards Jordan Martinook and Anthony Duclair to re-sign. Martinook file for salary arbitration. “I have spoke(n) to Arizona a few times and talks have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk, Bruins and Canadiens

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: "Maybe it's happening. Source: #Leafs working "on a big" trade to acquire a legit No. 1 defenseman. Wouldn't reveal particulars." Howard Berger: "#Leafs apparently talking trade with Colorado, Calgary and the Rangers.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Devils, Kovalchuk, Franson and Free Agents

On the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk .... Andrew Gross of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman confirmed yesterday that Kovalchuk will be playing next season in the KHL and not coming back to the NHL. The New…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Matt Duchene

ColumsuOn the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets continue to look for a top-six center and continue talks with the Colorado Avalanche about Matt Duchene. The Avs traded for center Colin Wilson to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... John Shannon: There still hasn't been a final decision from Ilya Kovalchuk with regards to if it's the NHL or KHL. He's still going over his options. Aivis Kalnins: There are still teams that are trying…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Shattenkirk

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aaron Ward: "Unofficially hearing Alzner and Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 5 year deal at roughly $4.5M per. #TSN" Eric Macramalla: "Alzner will pay about $11M in tax over five years on his reported…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top Five Free Agent Wingers

NHL Free agency is just hours away. Consequently, there are a lot of players available to sign with new teams. This article will focus on the top five unrestricted NHL free agents from the winger position. They will be hitting…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Bruins and Ducks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: "#CBJ pursuing all avenues to load up offensively, but pecking order appears to be trade first, then FA market. Could be fun day on Saturday ... No. 1 pursuit remains No. 1 center,…

Mark Easson