Tag: Lars Eller

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tucson Roadrunners: Statement from Coyotes GM John Chayka. "Arizona Coyotes center Craig Cunningham suffered a medical emergency on the ice prior to the start of tonight’s game between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Manitoba Moose…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Ligthtning, Sabres, Senators and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman remained on the ice after the team finished practice yesterday. No official word from the team, but him working out is definitely encouraging. Joe Smith: Victor Hedman was given a…

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NHL Draft Trade Tracker

The Colorado Avalanche trade Nick Holden to the New York Rangers for a 4th round pick. The Columbus Blue Jackets trade Kerby Rychel to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Scott Harrington and a conditional 5th round pick. Condition is if…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Lightning

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has said that he won't make a trade to fill one hole by creating a hole elsewhere. There were reports that the Lightning's best contract offer to…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Edition

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: GM Marc Bergevin gives head coach Michel Therrien gets a vote of confidence. Bergevin said his intention if to keep his core together, though it wasn't that convincing. “Wayne Gretzky was traded,”…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Habs, Wings, Flyers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin will be out for six to eight weeks due to an undisclosed injury. He collided with Blue Jackets Dalton Prout and appear to injury his left shoulder/arm/wrist.…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Panthers, Canadiens and Oilers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There were reports that Sami Vatanen is looking for a six year contract extension worth $6 million a season, something the Ducks have strongly denied. GM Bob Murray will…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Bruins, Flames, Islanders and Blue Jackets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... That said, another "lost in translation" moment. Epp said "Lars isn't being shopped". No guarantee teams won't ask for him. #mtlhockey — Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016 .@Richardlabbe reports that, after speaking to Eller's…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hamhuis, Russell, Canadiens and Devils

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Difficult for teams, like #canucks, who are trying to move players with no move clauses, to control what they get in return. Little leverage — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) February 29, 2016 On Dan Hamhuis ...…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets

On  the Montreal Canadiens ... Loui Jean: The door remains open for Dale Weise to re-sign with the Canadiens as a UFA, but his price could go up playing in Chicago. Loui Jean: A new contract was never really close…

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NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive

10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…

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NHL Rumors: Roundup of Friedman’s 30 Thoughts

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings are looking at adding a defensman, and possibly a forward with Marian Gaborik's injury. The Kings, and Rangers with Rick Nash, could look at LTIRing them for the…

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