Tag: John Tavares

NHL Rumors: Athanasiou, Senators, Golden Knights and Islanders

On Andreas Athanasiou ... Dhiren Mahiban: Have been informed that Hockey Canada contacted Andreas Athanasiou about playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Athanasiou will decide on playing for Canada at the Karjala Cup soon. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch:…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues

On the New York Islanders ... Jimmy Murphy: A source is saying that the Islanders have been telling GM's not to bother asking about John Tavares till at least January 1st 30th. Jimmy Murphy: The reason for January 1st 30th is…

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NHL News: Cap Compliant, Waivers, and Injury Notes

On the Salary Cap ... Chris Johnston: NHL teams have to be salary cap compliant and have their opening rosters submitted by 5 pm ET on Tuesday. On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers. Brad Malone - Edmonton…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, JvR, Vegas, Sabres, Red Wings and Iginla

On John Tavares ... Brian Compton: John Tavares said that they are willing to negotiate with the New York Islanders during the season. On James van Riemsdyk ... Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs winger James van Riemsdyk on being a…

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Rumors and Notes: Canadiens, Bruins and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Richard Labbe: Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said yesterday that he and Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin talk about star players "including (John) Tavares' Arthur Staple: Am sure that Molson and Bergeron had those talks, but you "can't…

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NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season

On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and JvR … Islanders and Tavares

  On Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs will need to sign Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander to a big deals in the future. James van…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Maple Leafs

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that John Tavares didn't turn down an $84 million offer from the Islanders (report from 91.9 Sports in Montreal). The Islanders and Tavares have barely talked numbers. Arthur Staple:…

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NHL Rumors: John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Craig Button was on TSN radio and said that if John Tavares hits the open market, the Toronto Maple Leafs should sign him to a one-year deal.…

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NHL Rumors: John Tavares and the New York Islanders

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: John Tavares said he's not losing any sleep that training camp is approaching and he doesn't have a contract extension in place. “For me, there’s really no…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Chicago Blackhawks will have to wait until the season starts to put Marian Hossa on the LTIR before they…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) The Red Wings will wait until training starts and the preseason is under way before they make any trades. Once Andres Athanasiou is re-sign and if everyone is healthy,…

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