Tag: John Tavares

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and the New York Islanders

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) Starting to think that Matt Duchene will start the year with the Avalanche. The Avs only have three defensemen signed right now and Duchene could land them a…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Islanders and Lightning

On the New York Rangers and Mika Zibanejad ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Tyler Johnson (seven-years, $35 million) and Ondrej Palat (five-years, $26.5 milliion) new contracts set the bar for New York Rangers RFA forward Mika Zibanejad. Those…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene And Where He Could Fit .

On the Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene and where he could fit ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: (mailbag) The Nashville Predators have no intention of breaking up their top-four defensemen in a trade for Matt Duchene. Any of their bottom…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Duchene, Kings, Senators and more

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Matt Duchene, LA Kings, Ottawa Senators and more ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One executive thinks that offer sheets are coming. “There simply are not enough impact players available in free agency,” one…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Canadiens

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The agent for restricted free agent forward Jordan Martinook - Jeff Helperl - said that there have been no progress in contract talks so far. Craig Morgan: The agent for restricted free agent…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak … Offer Sheets Coming?

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are still looking for a left-handed top-four defenseman and a maybe a left winger for David Krejci. The Bruins biggest priority remains to get David Pastrnak signed, who is…

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NHL Rumors: Several Factors Holding Back A John Tavares Contract Extension

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: John Tavares was eligible to sign a contract extension last Saturday. GM Garth Snow and head coach John Tavares have been in regular contact with Tavares, but…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Avalanche and Islanders

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have agreed on a deal with free agent Evgeni Dadonov according to a source. Bob McKenzie: Hearing that Dadonov will be signing for three years at a cap hit of $4 million.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Colorado Avalanche

On the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche ... Arthur Staple: Not a surprise that the Islanders didn't plan on having any free agents in town for a visit this week. Not in on any of the bigger names. Arthur…

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NHL Rumors: Vrbata, Flyers, Islanders and Tavares

On Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan: Free agent winger Radim Vrbata could still be a possibility for the Coyotes. Vrbata's camp would like some clarity by July 1st and will be considering offers this week rather than waiting. Pierre LeBrun:…

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NHL Rumors: Rosen’s Five Teams To Watch This Week

On Five teams to watch this week ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: New York Rangers - the Rangers have $20 million in cap space and some holes to fill. They need a top-nine center and maybe two overall. They need…

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NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft, Jets, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Senators and Islanders

On the 2018 NHL Draft ... John Shannon: Indications are that the 2018 NHL draft will be held in Dallas. Source saying deal is not done. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Frank Seravalli: When asked about their goaltending, Jets GM…

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