Tag: Lou Lamoriello

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hurricanes, Wild, Islanders and Capitals

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Ilya Kovalchuk tell @rsportru that he'll be heading to the U.S. for contract talks. He'll be heading back to Russia by May 7th for Putin's inauguration. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing that…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, Pending UFAs and RFA and Offseason Needs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Sean Fitz-Gerald: Nick Kypreos on Auston Matthews: "Towards the end, Babcock lost Matthews. I don't know what happened, but he lost him. And there was no trust anymore. And then, Matthews can't start a hockey…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders, Hurricanes, Kings, Canucks and Wild

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello's contract is up but it does come with the option of…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Other Potential Coaching Movement

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Keys to the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason 1. Making the right decision on James van Riemsdyk - A pending unrestricted free agent scored a career-high 36 goals. Can and do the…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Lamoriello … Capitals and Trotz … Outdoors in Regina?

Hockey Night in Canada Headlines ... Sportsnet: It's been believed for a while that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello is in the final year of his three-year deal with the team, but that may not be the case. “Technically,…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Mike Babcock and James van Riemsdyk on the Trade Deadline

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Coach Mike Babcock said last week that he's already given GM Lou Lamoriello his wish list. He's spoken publically about his desire to add some depth down the middle and…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Senators, and Penguins

On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that Montreal Canadiens could look to move out some valuable assets. “There are assets that Bergevin could consider moving out,” Dreger said. “You’re talking about Max Pacioretty, that rumour has been out…

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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: Oilers, Sabres, and Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... John Shannon: Even though they won last night, have to think that after that third period, GM Peter Chiarelli could enter the goalie market. May only be for a short-term goalie. Jim Matheson: Won't be…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs

  On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) David Pastrnak has earned a deal that is close to what the Oilers gave Leon Draisaitl - eight years at $8.5 million per. The 21-year old scored 34 goals and…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall is trying to remain patient. "I have to stay patient. You make quick decisions and you don't make the right decisions. We've got a…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Dallas Stars ... Adrian Dater: Stars GM Jim Nill said they won't be too active in the free agent market. Craig Custance: Nill expects that defensemen Jason Demers and Kris Russell will be headed to free agency. The…

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