Tag: John Tavares

NHL News and Notes: KHL, Voynov, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Blues and Golden Knights

On KHL Signings ... Aivis Kalnins: Viktor Antipin signs with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. Aivis Kalnins: Antipin will make around $2 million a season. Aivis Kalnins: Nikolai Kulemin sign with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. On Slava Voynov ... Aivis…

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NHL Free Agents: John Tavares Signs With The Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed center John Tavares to a seven year contract for $77 million, a $11 million salary cap hit. The 27-year old Tavares was drafted 1st overall in the 2009 draft by the Islanders. Pierre LeBrun:…

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John Tavares Rumors and Notes: Tavares Not Into Signing A One-Year Deal Then A Long-Term Deal Later On

On John Tavares ... John Shannon: "At the risk of blowing twitter up... John Tavares has no deadline to sign a deal. The June 30 mark was only for the NYI. And that was only for an 8 year term."…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Tavares, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Blues and Golden Knights

On John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: "If you think you’re frustrated by the lack of news/clarity on John Tavares, imagine being one of the teams who pitched him not having heard anything yet. Brian Lawton: "I was told final @NYIslanders…

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NHL Rumors and ‘Signings’: Leafs and Tavares, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Elliotte Friedman: There is now official confirmation that John Tavares did not sign last night and is only eligible to sign a seven-year deal. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It appears that…

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NHL Rumors: Jets and Stastny … Flyers and Free Agency

On the Winnipeg Jets  ... Mike McIntyre: Would think that Michael Hutchinson's time with the Jets is done. Would be a surprise if the pending UFA comes back. Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: There is a mutual desire between…

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NHL Rumors and News: Trading Tavares’ Rights? Ryan, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Preds, Devils, and JvR

On #TavaresWatch ... Nick Kypreos: "Could the wait be in getting Lou to trade his @NYIslanders rights to get the 8th year from another club?" On the Ottawa Senators and Bobby Ryan ... Bruce Garrioch: Bobby Ryan $2 million contract…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins – Team FA, Nash and Khudobin … John Tavares

On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their free agents: “I’ve stayed in contact. I think the goaltending one is probably going in a different direction at this point but I’ve stayed in contact with all…

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NHL Rumors: Buyouts, Czarnik, de Haan, O’Reilly, Hurricanes, Wild, Blues and Sharks

On buyouts ... Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens put Steve Mason on unconditional waivers to purpose of buying out his contract. Here are the Steve Mason buyout details via @CapFriendly pic.twitter.com/G7k3GP5xru — Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) June 30, 2018 Tyler Ennis…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers

On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Perron, Maroon, Grabner, Red Wings and Blackhawks

On John Tavares ...  John Shannon: "On the Tavares front...Dialogue between CAA (in LA) and JT (in Toronto) continues. There has been continued talk with the 6 teams over the past 72 hours...as of 10:30 this morning some teams have…

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NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning

On James van Riemsdyk ... Frank Seravalli: James van Riemsdyk is waiting for the John Tavares ball to drop as several teams who are interested in him are also in the Tavares running. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not one…

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