Tag: Jonathan Drouin

Rumors: Dreger, McKenzie and LeBrun on Jonathan Drouin

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio on Wednesday on the New York Rangers interest in Jonathan Drouin. “Yeah, I would say it’s significant. It’s significant. Now, whether or not…

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Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Getting Plenty of Interest

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It may be difficult for the Lightning to put Jonathan Drouin back in their lineup. If GM Steve Yzerman doesn't get the fair-value offer he wants, he…

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Rumors II: Blues, Jackets, Habs, Sens, Pens, Bruins and Caps

On the St. Louis Blues ... David Pagnotta: There is lots of talk around the Blues. The Lightning have been scouting the Blues lately. Assistant GM Pat Verbeek was at last night's game. Both Verbeek and Yzerman were scouting the…

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Rumors III: Lightning, Canucks, Preds, Avs and Scouting AHL Game

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith: Have been told there is nothing new to report regarding contract extension talks between the Lightning and Steven Stamkos. At this point, he hasn't been asked to waive his…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…

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Drouin Rumors with Video: Rangers and Senators

Jonathan Drouin press conference from today. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: From Jonathan Drouin's press conference. "I'm not going to answer any questions about the trade request,'' Drouin said, according to the Syracuse Post-Standard. "It's between my agent…

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Rumors II: The Lightning and Jonathan Drouin

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning head coach Jon Cooper on the  statement from Jonathan Drouin's agent, and the trade request that was made.. "All that stuff is kind…

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Rumors: Lightning, Devils, Preds, Scouting Avs-Kings

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos said he didn't expect to not have a contract extension in place in January. He wants to remain with the team and thinks…

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Rumors III: Friedman on Jonathan Drouin

Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 Monday morning on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin. “A lot of the GMs are overseas for the world junior tournament. I’ve been texting a couple – ‘What do…

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Rumors II: The Lightning and Jonathan Drouin

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman on Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “We acknowledge, via communication from his agent, Jonathan Drouin’s request to be traded. Moving forward, my sole intention is…

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Rumors II: Jonathan Drouin Requests Trade

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Jonathan Drouin formally asked for a trade back in November. A statement for Drouin's agent Allan Walsh. "On behalf of Jonathan Drouin, I…

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Rumors: Panthers, Capitals, Lightning and Islanders

Saturday Night Headlines ... Sportnet: Elliotte Friedman: The Panthers have begun contract extension talks with Aleksander Barkov, likely six- to eight-years. A couple sources said that if Capitals defenseman Brook Orpik is out long-term, should check out their interest in Jets…

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