Tag: Joe Colborne

Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Bruins, Caps, Sens, Wings and Hurricanes

On waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday. Brandon Pirri - Vegas Golden Knights Chandler Stephenson - Washington Capitals Joe Colborne - Colorado Avalanche Eric Tangradi - Detroit Red Wings Patrick Wiercioch - Vancouver Canucks On the Buffalo…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Avalanche

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Defenseman Andrew MacDonald has three years left on his deal at a $5 million cap hit. The Flyers could make him expendable. Teams are calling Vegas GM Geoge…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Colorado Avalanche Primer

Colorado, with a historically bad season in their rearview mirror faces a dilemma regarding Francois Beauchemin that critically impacts their strategy. Buying out the declining defenseman, or convincing him to waive his no movement clause, would count Beauchemin as exposed…

Kevin Wickersham

Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Coyotes, Blues, Avs and Preds

    On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that goalie Corey Crawford is progressing along the same timetable: "hopefully we get him on the ice pretty soon." Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews and Brent…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Injury Updates and Starting Goalies

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman John Klingberg will be scratched for missing a team meeting. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mike Zeisberger: The Blue Jackets activate defenseman Seth Jones from the IR. He's missed the past…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Canucks, Avs, and Who Could Retire After Season

On Las Vegas ... Ken Boehlke of the Sin Bin: On Sportsbook Radio yesterday, Bill Foley confirmed that they have narrowed the list of potential team names down to four. "The team name is one of those four. It’s not…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers

On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Predictions, Predators, Bruins and Flames

Early Predications ... Darren Dreger: Not for sure, but early predictions are: Milan Lucic to the Edmonton Oilers, Frans Nielsen to the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Ladd to the New York Islanders and Loui Eriksson to the Vancouver Canucks. Bob…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Sabres and Red Wings missed out on Steven Stamkos and may now look free agent winger Kyle Okposo. The Wild are among the teams are interested in Okposo.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks

On the Calgary Flames ... Torie Peterson of Flames.NHL: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving on RFAs Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan. "We continue to work away at it," Treliving said on Friday. "As everybody knows, those are two top young…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Islanders and Flames

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jimmy Murphy: Being ask about if Penguins Evgeni Malkin could possibly be available - from a Penguins source: "Not unless we get superstar center back!" On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders would…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames, Rangers and Trading Negotiating Rights

On the Calgary Flames ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Flames have already started contract negotiations with Joe Colborne. Colborne's agent, J.P. Barry was in Russia co-GMing Team Canada last month. “Since he’s been back, I know we’ve been in…

Mark Easson