Tag: Jacob Trouba

NHL Rumors: NY Rangers – Defenseman, Expansion, Raanta, Free Agents

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers are actively talking to teams that could have protection issues with defensemen or teams that might be willing to trade a top-right handed defenseman.…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Stars, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Coyotes and Senas

On the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Colorado Avalanche's window to hire Kyle Dubas had already closed before the story broke that…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Offseason Priorities and Looking At Each Position

On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three offseason priorities for the New York Rangers. 1. Roster moves to get ready for the expansion draft: The Rangers currently will have to expose a good player…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Jets, Bruins and Kings

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Free agent Anton Rodin hopes to re-sign with the Vancouver Canucks:  "Yes I would like to give it another shot." Rick Dhaliwal: Rodin has been rehabbing his knee after having his second surgery.…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Ejdsell, Draft Picks, Tatar, Mrazek and Howard

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Detroit Red Wings are among the teams interested in Sweden's Victor Ejdsell. The 22-year old 6-foot-5 forward visited Detroit and other cities this week before returning home yesterday. The…

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NHL Rumors: A Challenging Offseason Ahead For The Detroit Red Wings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Niyo of the Detroit News: Overvaluing some players and giving them long term contracts has given the Red Wings some salary cap limitations. The Wings may need to 'bribe' the Vegas Golden Knights…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets

On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Lindy Ruff won't be returning as the Stars head coach. Word is that Ruff turned down a contract extension from the Stars several months ago. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Lindy…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year, and five of the last six years. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and head coach Paul Maurice are heading into the final…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Leafs, Sens, Caps, Canes, Habs, Lightning, Blues, Jets, Stars

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has been skating everyday and is feeling good. He won't travel with the team to Minnesota as he's remaining in New York to skate everyday. He could be ahead…

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Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Jets, and Coyotes

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Flames GM Brad Treliving on defenseman Michael Stone's upper-body injury: “not going to be as long as it could have been” Derek Willis: Stone skated by himself before practice yesterday, but coach Glen Gulutzan…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting, Bruins and Rangers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Stars game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers,…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks blueline is deeper than it was last season, but they are thinner up front. The Blackhawks need to trade for a top-six winger before the trade…

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