Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, Canadiens and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Something doesn't seem right with the Oilers core. Defenseman Andrej Sekera remains out with an injury, and they moved on from Jordan Eberle, but they haven't clicked like they did last…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Ducks and Maple Leafs

On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano: With Nikolai Kulemin's injury, it's possible he won't be seen in an Islanders jersey again. Unless he's brought back at a big discount. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the…

Mark Easson

NHL Fantasy Hockey: Looking At The Matt Duchene – Kyle Turris Trade

The fantasy hockey world got turned on its head a little last week with the Matt Duchene trade. Colorado got picks and prospects including Samuel Girard. However, Ottawa acquired Duchene and Nashville welcomed Kyle Turris. Turris immediate signed a six year, $36 million extension…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Scouting CHI-PHI, Shipachyov, Bruins, Senators, Kings and Blue Jackets

Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Blackhawks - Flyers game: Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Washington…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers and Boston Bruins

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of the San Jose Mercury News: It's unlikely the Sharks will be able to find an offensive replacement for Patrick Marleau on the trade market. For cap reasons, the Sharks weren't able…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Canadiens, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Sabres, and Flames

On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, and Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Senators have pending RFAs Cody Ceci and Mark Stone to deal with this year, and potential UFA Matt Duchene after next season. The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Senators, and Top 10 Trade Bait

  On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka has repeatedly been telling other GMs and the media that he is not trading defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson "I've been on the record numerous times about the subject and…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Analysis: Three-Way Trade Between The Avs, Senators and Predators

On Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, and Nashville Predators came together on a rare three-team blockbuster trade that featured nine pieces. Colorado receives defenseman Sam Girard, winger Vladislav Kamenev, center Shane Bowers, goaltender Andrew Hammond, Ottawa’s 2018 1st…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Avalanche

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs could use a defenseman with a heavy shot. If the Nashville Predators are considering the trading defenseman Mattias Ekholm, Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello should…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Senators, and Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Can recall that the pre-draft asking price for Matt Duchene from the New York Islanders was defenseman Travis Hamonic, forward Mathew Barzal and goaltender Ilya Sorokin and a 1st round pick. On…

Mark Easson

Matt Duchene Trade: Some Notes, Quotes, Video and Thoughts

Some Notes ... Adrian Dater: Matt Duchene formerly asked for a trade from the Colorado Avalanche last Christmas. Darren Dreger: Believe that the Nashville Predators needed more time to get the deal done. The Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche had…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Avalanche, Predators and Senators Make Six Player, Three Draft Pick Trade

The Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche completed a three-way trade today. The Ottawa Senators receive Matt Duchene. The Nashville Predators receive Kyle Turris and sign him to a six-year, $36 million contract extension. The Colorado Avalanche receive Sam…

Mark Easson