Tag: John Mitchell

NHL News: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators, Canadiens and Kings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs added Joffrey Lupul to their "IR" list. They completed Lupul's Injured Non-Roster Form which is normal after someone fails their medical. Joffrey Lupul: Statement: "I responded earlier this week…

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NHL News: Wild, Kings, Sens, Oilers, Blues, Blackhawks and Canucks

On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: The Wild will be bringing Daniel Winnik to training camp on a PTO. Sean Shapiro: GM Chuck Fletcher said that prospect Mason Shaw (leg) could be out for four to six months. On…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Landeskog, Duchene, Varlamov, Pickard, Butcher

On the Colorado Avalanche ... AP in USA Today: Forward Gabriel Landeskog is hopeful that he remains with the Avalanche to help turn things around. "I want to be here and figure this thing out," Landeskog said. "From the bottom…

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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.…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Oilers

On the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues ... Bob McKenzie: just thinking out loud .... "If you're NYR, do you give up 1st rder, plus prospect, for Shattenkirk, or just wait/take chances on July 1? Obviously, there are multiple…

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NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche

On the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche ... Kevin Paul Dupont: If the Boston Bruins trade for Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog and include Brandon Carlo, look for them to trade out some salary in the deal. Jimmy Hayes? Fluto…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting MON-WSH, DAL-CHI … Stars, Blackhawks and Avs

On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend the Canadiens-Capitals game: Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators. On Scouting…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – MacKinnon, Duchene, Landeskog and Lacroix

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of Bleacher Report: Two sources have said that former Avalanche president and GM Pierre Lacroix would be interested in returning to the NHL, and preferably in Colorado. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Avalanche…

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NHL Rumors: Top Trade Targets and Some Under-The-Radar Players

On the Top Trade Targets ... TSN: TSN's trade bait list. Kevin Shattenkirk - St. Louis Blues Matt Duchene - Matt Duchene Martin Hanzal - Arizona Coyotes Mathieu Perreault - Winnipeg Jets Radim Vrbata - Arizona Coyotes Gabriel Landeskog -…

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NHL Rumors: Olympics, Avalanche, Hurricanes, Kings, and Rangers

On the 2018 Winter Olympics, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and teams looking to make a move ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The IIHF no longer has a January 15th deadline for the a decision on the 2018 Winter Olympics in South…

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NHL Rumors: Teams are Calling the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avs forward Cody McLeod has been a healthy scratch this season and is averaging under six minutes a game. He carries a $1.33 million cap through next season and would…

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NHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche Have Some Big Decisions Ahead Of Them

On the Colorado Avalanche ... The Fourth Period: The Avs are expected to trade Jarome Iginla before the trade deadline, and he won't be the only one. Sources saying the Semyon Varlamov could be moved. It would take a huge…

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