Tag: Ken Holland

NHL Rumors: Senators, Jets, Seattle, Canucks and Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: The Winnipeg Jets have been looking for a forward and Elliotte Freidman believes they have contacted the Senators about winger Mike Hoffman. “It wouldn’t be an easy deal…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has mentioned that he could make a 'hockey trade' before the deadline. He could also move out some pending free agents for draft picks and/or prospects.…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Red Wings, Canucks, and Jets

On the Dallas Stars ... Matt Larkin: Spoke with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill yesterday who that he's not actively looking at trades. He likes the depth they have. He wouldn't rule out making a trade but isn't looking to…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, And GM Without An Extension

On the Buffalo Sabres and Matt Moulson ... Mike Harrington: Coach Phil Housley on Matt Moulson: "Jason and his agent are working on some options, but that's as much as I know at this point." Mike Harrington: From Housley's quote (above),…

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NHL Rumors: Athanasiou and Holland … Vanek – Red Wings and Canucks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that Red Wings RFA forward Andreas Athanasiou has been attracting more KHL interest. Avtomobilist is another team that is looking at signing him. Kevin Allen: (answering question) Red Wings GM…

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NHL Rumors: A Challenging Offseason Ahead For The Detroit Red Wings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Niyo of the Detroit News: Overvaluing some players and giving them long term contracts has given the Red Wings some salary cap limitations. The Wings may need to 'bribe' the Vegas Golden Knights…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) thinks that Ken Holland will replace GM Lou Lamoriello in 2018-19. Lamoriello's contract expires after the 2017-18 season. thinks the Maple Leafs shouldn't make any major moves…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Holland’s Strategy and Potential Trade Candidates

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Red Wings GM Ken Holland on Hockey Central the other day on their trade deadline strategy. “I don’t see us being a buyer. The question is, do we become a seller…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching – Wings, Sharks, Devils and Avs

Red Wings GM Ken Holland's media availability after Mike Babcock signed with the Maple Leafs. Ansar Khan of MLive: Jeff Blashill will likely be the next head coach of the Red Wings. GM Ken Holland said his search will start…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching and GM Positions

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are down to four finalists for their vacant GM position. The Rangers are not granting teams permission to talk to assistant GM Jeff Gorton. Ray Shero was of interest, but he's been hired by…

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Rumors and Video: Red Wings and Others Waiting on Babcock

Ansar Khan of MLive: As Mike Babcock decides on his future, he said the opportunity to win and his family, mainly wife, will be the main factors in his decision. He only wants to coach. "I am part of making…

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Rumors III: Red Wings, Devils and Hurricanes

Bob McKenzie: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that he is expected to meet with GM Ken Holland this morning, but added that there is no timetable on his future. Babcock said he would be talking with his family yesterday,…

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