Tag: John Tavares

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Flyers, Coyotes and Avalanche

On the New York Islanders and potential Union College free agents ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines - Elliotte Friedman: John Tavares has a year left on his contract, but his long-term status with the New York Islanders could…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Vladimir Sobotka's KHL season ended this past Sunday, but his contract doesn't expire till April 30th. Jeremy Rutherford: If he wants to end his deal earlier, he'd have to negotiate a release,…

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NHL Rumors: Taveres, Fowler, Boeser, Elliott, Bishop and Darling

On the New York Islanders, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Ben Bishop and Scott Darling ... TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Jonathan Tavares' future with the New York Islanders should be known by June. He can't sign a contract…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the New York Islanders

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (chat) The Dallas Stars can't go past this season with the goaltending  tandem of Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi. If bought out, Lehtonen would carry a $1.9 million…

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NHL Rumors: Julien, Gallant, Scouting EDM-ARI, and Tavares

On Claude Julien ... Pierre LeBrun: Source saying the Montreal Canadiens asked the Boston Bruins permission on Sunday to speak with Claude Julien. Elliotte Friedman: Sounds like multiple teams had asked the Bruins permission to speak with Claude Julien. The…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Islanders, Panthers, and Golden Knights

On Coaches, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't see any scenario at this point where Jon Cooper is in trouble w/ the #TBLightning." Joe Smith: McKenzie's comments are consistent…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders.

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: The defense remains the Toronto Maple Leafs biggest area of concern. Morgan Rielly is obviously not 100 percent after returning from a high ankle sprain. Their recent struggles…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Bruins

On the New York Islanders ... Chris Johnston: Islanders center John Tavares said he'd be open to talking contract extension with the team this offseason and added "I'm excited about where the organization is headed." Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Asked…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Habs, Leafs, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Wings and Sens

On the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Arizona Coyotes initial asking price for…

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NHL Rumors: NY Islanders and Tavares … Friedman on the Trade Market

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Steven Marcus of Newsday: John Tavares will be a free agent after next season, and once again stated his commitment to the organization. “I think for myself, I’ve always shown and…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks and Panarin … Islanders and Tavares

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Artemi Panarin... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Forward Artemi Panarin is on fire lately and is now tied for 3rd in NHL scoring. The better he does, the more bonuses he triggers for himself.…

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