Tag: James van Riemsdyk

NHL Rumors: Hawks, Devils, Sharks, Stars and Hypothetical Trades

On the Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars ... Allan Muir of SI: Loui Eriksson would be a perfect fit in Chicago. The Bruins are looking for a young, NHL ready defenseman, but that is…

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NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…

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NHL Rumors: Lots of Trade Options For The Maple Leafs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Lamoriello will be busy leading up to the trade deadline. They have nine pending UFAs on their roster and if they can get draft picks and/or prospects…

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NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Kings, Leafs and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... John Shannon on Sportnet  on Eric Staal during the 2nd period intermission. "I talked to his agent this afternoon, Rick Curran, I asked, they're suppose to be having discussions, he and Ron Francis. They have had…

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Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Luke Fox of Sportnet: Elliott Friedman on Sportnet 590 on teams calling the Maple Leafs about winger James van Riemsdyk. “Van Riemsdyk, I think other teams would love to get their hands on him.,”…

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Rumors II: Flames, Devils, Lightning, Leafs and Rangers

On the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Usually there are more teams waiving the sellers flag, but not this year.  There is still plenty of time for things to change, but LeBrun doesn't think…

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Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More

On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Blues, Kings, Penguins and Devils

The Hockey Central @ Noon panel discusses who the Maple Leafs should consider trading before the trade deadline.Gord Stellick thinks they should keep Leo Komarov and James van Riemsdyk. John Shannon wonders if they should trade Komarov as his trade…

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Not Really Rumors: Blues and Hypothetical Trades

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues need to win, GM Doug Armstrong is on the spot, David Backes is a pending UFA, and coach Ken Hitchcock is urgently trying to right…

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Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks

On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Richards, and the Stars

On the Maple Leafs and Ducks The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are one of the more active teams on the trade front and are reportedly in on multiple trade talks. The Leafs and Ducks are reportedly having significant talks…

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Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins and Bruins

On the Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: McGran looking at which Maple Leafs  could stay around for their rebuild. Morgan Rielly - better than 90 percent. Jake Gardiner, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk and Scott Harrington…

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