Tag: John Tavares

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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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche, Stars and Kings

On the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche ... The Fourth Period: The Islanders are looking to improve their roster and find a winger for John Tavares. Coach Jack Capuano and GM Garth Snow's future depend on their results this…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Isles, Leafs and Habs

On the 2018 Winter Olympics, Coaches Hot Seat, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: League executive said that the players want to go…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Lightning

On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Brendan Kelly of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens are near the top of the standings, but some think they may not have the pieces in place to go all the way.…

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NHL Rumors: Wild, Sabres Islanders and the Maple Leafs

On the Minneota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) Multiple sources have said on different occasions that the Minnesota Wild and the Buffalo Sabres spoke about winger Evander Kane. Given Kane's $5.25 million salary, and even if the…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Think that the Islanders have changed their mind with regards to Jaroslav Halak and that he stays. The question may come down to who goes between Thomas Greiss and…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders – Gionta, Strome and Tavares

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The NY Islanders and forward Stephen Gionta are talking about a PTO. Nothing is signed, but they are having discussions. Arthur Staple: There is no news regarding Ryan Strome. The Islanders organization has…

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