Tag: Jeff Skinner

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Sabres, Penguins and Hurricanes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they would make a decision on RFAs Tomas Jurco and Anthony Duclair in the coming days. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres held lots of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: John Tavares To Meet With Five Teams … Lots Of Trade Talk Involving Jeff Skinner

On John Tavares ... Pierre LeBrun: John Tavares' agent Pat Brisson confirms that they will meet with five teams during the free agent window. Pierre LeBrun: "and I know this is obvious thing to say, but just like Steven Stamkos…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Kings, Sabres, Hurricanes and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, and Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on 630 CHED when asked if the Montreal Canadiens would offer the Max Pacioretty to the New York…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Sens, Sharks and Blues

On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Sabres GM Jason Botterill: "we're talking to teams about trading for a goalie, but we're also looking ahead to next week with free agency." On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Minnesota Wild

The final hours for Max Pacioretty in Montreal?  Eric Engels of Sportsnet ponders is this really the end of Pacioretty's days in Montreal. The Canadiens forward is involved in several rumors and a variety of destinations. Also, he has an…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Blues, Hurricanes, Capitals, Wild and Flyers

On the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can the Montreal Canadiens acquire a second first-round pick by moving Max Pacioretty or something else? The Canadiens…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the New York Islanders ... Andrew Gross of Newsday checks in with the New York Islanders. The makeover continues as New York needs defense and even goaltending help. Likely, defensive needs can be addressed in this draft. There exists…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings Looking For Offense … Do The Philadelphia Flyers Trade Wayne Simmonds?

On the Los Angeles Kings... Curtis Zupke of the L.A. Times:  Rob Blake constantly is working the phones while exploring draft options. Contrary to last night, Gabe Vilardi expects to crack the lineup this year or next and will likely…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Skinner and Lindholm

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings have some interest in Jeff Skinner, but Ilya Kovalchuk is their main priority. Have been told that the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues have spoken with the Hurricanes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and Updated Top 25 Trade Bait

Hurricanes GM Don Waddell on Jeff Skinner and Noah Hanifin Hockey Central on Sportsnet talks to Carolina Hurricanes General Manager, Don Waddell. He mentions how Skinner and Hanifin are both high-end assets. Moving those assets can prove to be difficult.…

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NHL Rumors: Stastny – Jets, Avs, Habs … Minnesota Wild

On Paul Stastny ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are at the top of the list as eventual destinations for Paul Stastny. Mike McIntyre: Think the Jets would like to be able to bring Stastny…

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