Tag: James van Riemsdyk

NHL Rumors: Defensive Prospects and Destinations for Kevin Shattenkirk

On defensive prospects ... Corey Pronman: An executive from a team that is considering selling at the deadline is frustrated with trying to improve their defense: "Nobody is moving defense prospects right now." On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Matt Larkin of The…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall is trying to remain patient. "I have to stay patient. You make quick decisions and you don't make the right decisions. We've got a…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blues, Oilers, Stars and Top 20 Trade Bait

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: Red Wings winger Thomas Vanek said he likes it in Detroit and wants to remain there, but added that he's use to moving now if he gets traded at the deadline. Craig…

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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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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Looking For A Left Winger?

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger: (from Friday) If the Blackhawks keep their current roster until trade deadline, they could add a player that has a salary cap hit up to $5.3 million. Source saying that are looking into…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Jets, Coyotes, Sharks, Isles, Devils, Avs, Lightning, Stars and Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The LA Kings shouldn't give up a high draft pick for a player like Martin Hanzal. They need to change their trend of trading away high picks. May not be a championship…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams

Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Montreal Canadiens - They will be buying and looking for a scoring center with size. They have five 2nd round picks this year and next. Tomas Plekanec drop…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Coyotes and Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes and Boston Bruins ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs are in the playoff hunt and it's no secret…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Rangers, Olympics and Panthers

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: At least one team called the Maple Leafs over the weekend to ask if they were on James van Riemsdyk's no-trade list. Trade speculation by the media promotes calls like this. Chris…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…

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NHL Rumors: Top NHL Trade Candidates Team

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the all NHL trade candidates team heading into the holiday break. “It’s pretty tough right now. So many teams against the cap, so many teams in it,” said one Eastern Conference general manager this…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Preds, Pens, Stars, Jets, Lightning, Coyotes and Ducks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at Ak-Bars Kazan forward Vladimir Tkachev, who could…

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