Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta, Jeff Skinner, and Matt Duchene

Gionta okay with retirement if it comes to that Dave Stubbs of NHL.com: The 39-year old Brian Gionta hasn't signed with anyone yet and if he's played his final NHL game, he's okay with it. Gionta spends his summer's in…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Bridge deal likely for Nurse Bob Stauffer: When Edmonton Oilers RFA defenseman Darnell Nurse re-signs it will most likely be a two-year bridge deal in the $2.75 to $3.25 million per season range. After his bridge deal, the Oilers and…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the New Jersey Devils

Stone looking for stability from the Senators? Sens need Stone to show they are a little stable? Ian Mendes of TSN: The Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone were unable to agree on a long-term contract extension before their arbitration hearing,…

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NHL News and Notes: Ottawa Senators – Cody Ceci and Mark Stone

Ceci gets his arbitration award and the Senators agree with Stone before arbitration Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: The Senators offered $3.35 million, Cody Ceci asked for $6 million, and the arbitrator awarded a one-year, $4.3 million deal. Last season…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Larkin … Senators and Stone

Red Wings and Larkin could be closing in on a deal Helene St. James: The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin are looking at doing a five- or six-year deal. Larkin: "I feel pretty confident that something will get done before…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders and Tavares … Wild and Zucker … Senators and Stone, Duchene

On John Tavares and the Islanders management ... Jimmy Murphy:  A source that is part of an NHL teams management: "Your tweet earlier on #Tavares staying if Garth and Doug stay is right. Tavares didn't want Lou and I don't think…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing that the Islanders and Senators have been discussing Sens forward Matt Duchene. The Islanders have been previously interested in Duchene. One the New York Islanders ...…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks are looking for a goalie as they need a better backup plan. Philipp Grubauer had been an option. Carter Hutton could be an attractive free agent. On the Florida Panthers ...…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Eyeing Noah Hanifin … Bruins Would Rather Move Backes Over Krejci

On Noah Hanifin ... Jimmy Murphy: It has been reported already that the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks have shown serious interest in Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche are also interested. Jimmy Murphy: Things to…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Senators, Coyotes, and Jets

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alex Broadhurst ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets could be close to re-signing pending Group 6 unrestricted free agent forward Alex Broadhurst. On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Jimmy Murphy: After the…

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