Tag: John Gibson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Jets and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, and Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It has been quiet with regards to Jonathan Drouin, but it doesn't mean nothing is being done. Would be nice for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Alex Burrows, and the Anaheim Ducks

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks winger Alex Burrows denied the Elliotte Friedman's report that he'd waive his no-trade clause if the Canucks asked him. “I learned about it after the (Saturday) game,” said…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Oilers, Ducks and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman was on Bob Stauffer's CHED 630 radio show. Stauffer mentions the Oilers trying to upgrade their blueline on the right side…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Ducks, Blues, Jets, and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: After the Ducks acquired Dustin Tokarski yesterday, they now have plenty of depth in goal. The Ducks are believed to be testing out the market for Anton Khudobin, who…

Mark Easson

Trade: Canadiens Send Tokarski to Ducks for Friberg

The Montreal Canadiens have traded goalie Dustin Tokarski to the Anaheim Ducks for winger Max Friberg. The 26-year old Tokarski was drafted 122nd overall in the 5th round of the 2008 draft by the Lightning. The 23-year old Friberg was…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Ducks and Most Difficult to Trade

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: Early sense is that nobody will claim Anton Khudobin off waivers - $2.25 million is too much for added depth. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapsho: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the how…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Blues, Ducks, Jets and Sharks

On the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers ... Joe Pack of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that teams are calling the Capitals about forward Marcus Johansson. The Capitals may be waiting it out to see if Andre Burakovsky can fully take…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Lightning, Jets, and Sabres

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Bruce Boudreau and the teams 1-7-2 start. “I really don’t like commenting on rumors, but I will say this, we were one game away from the Final just five…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Hawks, Sabres, Stars, Leafs, Kings and More

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Source is saying that the Blackhawks are actively looking for a defenseman. Their top four are set - Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Trevor Daley. Their bottom…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Flyers, Kassian, Rangers, Ducks, Sharks, and Blues

Tom Reifsnyder of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers currently have about $670,000 in cap space, but if/when Andrew MacDonald clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL, they'll gain an extra $950,000 in cap space. "Well, it's disappointing, I…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Avalanche, Ducks and Flames

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avalanche's VP/GM Joe Sakic on Tyson Barrie and Nathan MacKinnon after signing Erik Johnson to a seven-year contract extension. "He was out one UFA we wanted to get done and we know we have…

Mark Easson

Anaheim Ducks 2015-16 Season Primer

First up in our team season primer series is the Anaheim Ducks. 2014-15 Record: 51-24-7, 109 points (1st Place in Pacific Division and Western Conference) 2014-15 Outcome: Lost in Western Conference Final to Chicago Total Cap hit: $63,964,164 Total Salary: $64,985,000 Salary…

Catherine Silverman