Tag: Marc Methot

LeBrun’s Rumblings: Sens, Leafs, Oilers, Preds, Sharks and Wild

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Senators GM Bryan Murray didn't want Marc Methot contract negotiations to drag on this far. Methot's agent retired, and is now being handled by Mike Luit. The sides met last week, and if he's not signed…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Wings, Ducks and Canucks

Kevin Allen of USA Today: Coyotes Antoine Vermette could be the hottest commodity leading up to the deadline. Other players that could be dealt include: Jaromir Jagr, Jiri Tlusty, Marc Methot, Tyler Myers, Zbynek Michalek, Jeff Petry and Drew Stafford.…

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Rumors III: Rangers, Wild, Sens, Sabres, Wings, Coyotes and Leafs

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers had been rotating Matt Hunwick and John Moore as healthy scratches, but Hunwick has recently been more consistent and a little better according to coach Alain Vigneault. Hunwick holds the edge as…

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Rumors I: Vermette, Winnik, O’Reilly, Legwand and the Canucks

TSN's Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Coyotes Antoine Vermette is the hottest commodity on the market with Ducks, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators and Blues showing some level of interest. The price keeps going up. The Coyotes could likely get a…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Senators, Devils, Oilers, Coyotes and Isles

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that some pending UFAs could be dealt for players or draft picks. Potentially available are: Andrej Sekera, Jay McClement, Jiri Tlusty, Patrick Dwyer, Tim Gleason and Brett…

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Injuries: Okposo, Bobrovsky, Bieksa, Phaneuf, Howard and lots more

Arthur Staple: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo will be out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets put Sergei Bobrovsky on the IR retroactive to Jan. 21st. Bobrovsky injured his groin and will be out…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Stars and Devils

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins want to keep pending UFA Carl Soderberg, but they won't be able to pay him top-two center money. The Bruins have $13.75 million committed to David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. If someone…

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Rumors I: Senators, Canucks and Maple Leafs

Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen: Changes could be coming to the Ottawa Senators soon. They could consider moving Chris Phillips and Chris Neil, and if they can't re-sign him, Marc Methot will be traded. Nothing is imminent for them, but…

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Rumors II: Sharks, Jets, Devils, Kings and Wings

Mark Pardy of the San Jose Mercury News: The Sharks are barely holding onto a playoff spot, and how they do in the next six weeks leading up to the trade deadline could determine the fate of pending UFA Antti…

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Rumors III: Rangers, Sens, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Canucks

Pat Leonard: Marc Staal says they are really close to a long-term deal, and his goal was always to remain a Ranger. Pierre LeBrun: Staal will have a full no-trade clause for the first three years, with it becoming a…

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Rumors I: Brodeur, Coyotes, Jets, Richards, Senators and Oilers

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: Martin Brodeur could return to the Blues after his week away. He could be offered a management position, though it's more likely he'd join the Devils.LeBrun: The Coyotes are rebuilding and Antoine Vermette will be dealt.…

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Rumors III: Wild, Kings, Wings, Seattle, Pens, Coyotes and Devils

TSNs Insider Trading: Sense from Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is that he doesn't have any intention of firing Mike Yeo. The Kings are looking at Senators Marc Methot and Hurricanes Andrej Sekera. The Fourth Period: The Red Wings are still…

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