Tag: Jake Gardiner

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Edler And His NTC … Need To Improve Defense And On The Wing

Alex Edler on his no-trade clause Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks 32-year old pending free agent defenseman wouldn't waive his no-trade clause ahead of last week's trade deadline when they asked if he'd consider. “It was different because there…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens have Hudon on the block and little boost would nice HabsLinks: Elliotte Friedman speculated on the weekend that the Montreal Canadiens may consider trading forward Charles Hudon. They would be looking for a mid-round pick for him. Arpon Basu…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, and the Winnipeg Jets

Maple Leafs and pending UFA Jake Gardiner Fan 590: Nick Kypreos on the Fan 590 said that though it's unlikely: "I believe if they can get in around $5 million, Jake has a chance to get an extension here" Maple…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Ducks, Leafs, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Kings

Avalanche not interested in trading first-round draft picks or their top prospects Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) There is a good chance that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie is traded before the trade deadline or in the offseason.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting CHI-VAN, CGY-SJ, LA-PHI and BUF-CAR … Maple Leafs and Hurricanes

Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks Charlie Roumeliotis: Scouts listed to attend last night's Blackhawks-Canucks game: Pittsburgh Penguins (2), Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Scouting…

Mark Easson

Toronto Maple Leafs Notes: Nylander, Gardiner, and Kadri

Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet:  The William Nylander holdout takes its effect on Toronto as his lack of production continues. Toronto has suffered as a team -- losing seven of their last ten games at…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Kings, Devils, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Johnson has concussion-like symptoms Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has concussion-like symptoms. Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful that Johnson will be able to return after the All-Star break. No updates from Kings Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – First Round Pick, Jake Gardiner, And Team Needs

Maple Leafs willing to trade their first-round pick TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Toronto Maple Leafs would consider trading their first-round pick this year as they are now ready to compete for the Cup. "Some of the teams that I've…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and the Buffalo Sabres

Zuccarello not a fit for the Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Can't see where Mats Zuccarello would fit into the Pittsburgh Penguins top-nine unless they moved out another top-nine winger. Moving out the assets to acquire him doesn't…

Mark Easson

NHL New Year’s Resolutions: Central Division

New Year’s resolutions for each team in the Central Division and some potential trade targets for them.

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NHL Rumors: Sabres and Jeff Skinner … Maple Leafs and Jake Gardiner

Skinner looking for big money from the Sabres on a long-term deal WGR 550: Darren Dreger said on NBCSN that there is mutual interest between the Buffalo Sabres and Jeff Skinner's camp to get a contract extension signed before July…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals and Burakovsky … Maple Leafs and Gardiner

Teams calling the Capitals about Burakovsky Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky will likely be a healthy scratch for the fourth consecutive game on Wednesday. The Capitals have received calls from teams asking about his…

Mark Easson