Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Trade Deadline: Winnipeg Jets — What to buy?

The NHL Trade Deadline is just about a week away as the Winnipeg Jets have some decisions to make. Winnipeg sputtering over its last ten games has led to more questions than anything. What do they need to fix err…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Extension Talk For Stone, Shopping For Duchene

Senators-Stone talking extension ... Senators shopping Duchene Sportsnet: Contract extension talks between the Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone may have picked up over the past couple days according to Elliotte Friedman. “The word in the past couple of days has…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, and Mark Stone

Do the Senators sit Stone and Duchene soon? Travis Yost: "I’d be surprised if Ottawa lets Stone and Duchene play through the deadline. Not sure how you can swallow that risk at this point." Travis Yost: "It’s very rare to…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson