Tag: Joe Sakic

NHL Rumors: Kyle Turris, Joe Sakic, and Connor McDavid

Kyle Turris future to get muddy in Nashville? Adam Vingan of The Athletic (mailbag):  When the question comes up from more than just a source, one stands up and notices. It is clear that Turris is unhappy with his situation…

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade Deadline: Colorado Avalanche — What To Do?

The Colorado Avalanche and Joe Sakic fell on hard times in the last month or two. After the first couple of months, Colorado looked incredible. So, what happened? What happens next? Colorado faced a lot of adversity from January until…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Zadorov, Duchene and Sakic

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Sources saying the Avalanche and RFA defenseman Nikita Zadorov are making progress on a new deal. “Trust me, they will have a deal. You can count on it,” said one…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coaching, Coyotes, Sabres, Avs and Kings

On the coaching, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Have to think there could be some coaching changes from teams who will likely miss the playoffs - Vancouver Canucks,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche Notes

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avalanche GM Joe Sakic didn't break up their six "core" players as he didn't get any offers that were enough for Matt Duchene or Gabriel Landeskog at the deadline.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers

On Jarome Iginla, LA Kings, and Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Source saying that the LA Kings have kicked around the idea of trading for Jarome Iginla. Darryl Sutter coached Iginla back in Calgary. There is nothing saying…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks

On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avs, Sens, Oilers, Blackhawks, Leafs and Rangers

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Two sources have said that yesterday's Boston Bruins press conference scheduling wasn't set by the Bruins PR department, but it was ordered from above. Jimmy Murphy: Sources also saying that the Bruins could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Ducks, Avs and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are not going to fire head coach Dan Bylsma. He's in just his second year behind the Sabres bench, and the team just is not good enough yet. Mike Harrington:…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Avalanche, Islanders and Bruins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he's trying to make move before the March 1st trade deadline. The Lightning badly need another top-four defenseman. "If there was something I…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Scouting Lightning-Preds, Sens and Avs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (after last night's game) "If there was ever a time for Dean Lombardi to shake up the Kings roster, tonight's performance is all the motivation he needs." Scouting the Tampa Bay Lightning…

Mark Easson