Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Ottawa Senators

Trade deadline doesn't appear to be a factor for the Sabres and Skinner TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Buffalo Sabres and representatives for pending unrestricted free agent Jeff Skinner have held some good contract talks. There is still work…

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NHL Rumors: Decision Time For The Ottawa Senators Is Quickly Approaching

Decision time for the Senators is quickly approaching Craig Custance: Matt Duchene on where contract talks stand: “We’re still working through it. It’s an ongoing process.” Scott Billeck: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and their head scout will be in Winnipeg…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Brock Nelson, and Ilya Kovalchuk

Pending UFA Nelson not stressing about deadline Andrew Gross of Newsday: New York Islanders pending first-line center Brock Nelson isn't really stressing over the trade deadline and is expecting to remain with the team after the deadline. “It’s just kind…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Kings, Leafs, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Oilers

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Going to continue to hear talk about the Ottawa Senators re-sign or trading Matt Duchene, Mark Stone, Ryan Dzingel and Cody Ceci. Teams that could be looking at big named rentals include…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Anaheim Ducks

Some potential options for the Boston Bruins Joe McDonald of the Athletic: (written before David Pastrnak's injury) The Boston Bruins trade deadline priority is to find a second line winger or a third line center. “There are a few holes…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Senators, Jets, Golden Knights and Flames

Cost to acquire Duchene would have to be less than what the Blue Jackets get for Panarin TSN: The Columbus Blue Jackets have some interest in Ottawa Senators forward Matt Duchene if he becomes available and if the acquiring price…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Ottawa Senators

Decision time nearing for the Hurricanes Chip Alexander of the Raliegh News & Observer: Decision time for the Carolina Hurricanes is nearing on if they will be buyers, sellers or being status quo. GM Don Waddell said that after their…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Flyers, and the Senators

Would it be enough for the Maple Leafs to offer up ..... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Since the Buffalo Sabres could use help on the blueline, would they be interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev with…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Center options for the Winnipeg Jets Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at the top four centers that the Winnipeg Jets could look at trading for ahead of the deadline. 1. Derick Brassard - The Golden Knights are already retaining $2…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars

Should Nashville double down and go all in?  Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  The timing becomes excellent. The Western Conference remains divided between the wild card and the top tier. Nashville stands a chance to rise to the top…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Matt Duchene and Mark Stone

The asking prices for Duchene and Stone David Pagnotta: If the Ottawa Senators decide to move Mark Stone and/or Matt Duchene the asking prices are sounding similar to the asking price for Artemi Panarin - a first-round pick, a top…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Nashville Predators

Bruins looking for offense Justin Leger of NBC Sports Boston: It's well documented that the Boston Bruins could use some more offense. Bob McKenzie on NBCSN "They want offense," McKenzie said on NHL on NBC. "Whether it's a second-line winger,…

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