Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Rumors and Notes: Blues, Oilers, Maple Leafs and KHL

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) If the Blues suffer any more injuries, depth could become an issue. Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene would be a great fit for the Blues, but…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Islanders, Canucks, and Senators

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) All it takes is one phone call to get back into it, but get the sense that the New York Islanders haven't been aggressive in their pursuit of Matt…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Senators, Blue Jackets, Predators and Ducks

On Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1260 and was asked about Matt Duchene. Dreger said that as of Wednesday, there was nothing new, but there is still "considerable interest." “Ottawa has surfaced…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Erik Gudbranson and Matt Duchene

On Erik Gudbranson and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman signed a one-year deal this offseason and will be a UFA after the season. Gudbranson could have a good season, and the Canucks could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Wild, Avalanche and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Roman Polak, on a PTO, could earn a contract and land the sixth or seventh spot on the Maple Leafs blue line. Martin Marincin could play a role…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, and the Vancouver Canucks

On Jaromir Jagr ... Igor Eronko: Nail Yakupov's dad is the GM of the KHL's Neftekhimik and said they are in talks with Jaromir Jagr's camp. He assures that they have the money to be able to sign him. Aivis…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene

As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene and the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Matt Duchene after practice yesterday on his future. “I’m taking things one day at a time,” Duchene told BSN Denver, when asked his thoughts on possibly being…

Mark Easson

Central Division: Colorado Avalanche Season Outlook

Colorado Avalanche 2017-18 Outlook Forwards The Colin Wilson trade and the Matt Duchene non-trade have created more uncertainty. Until Joe Sakic makes a move, there will be much speculation. No one has a true sense of how much Colorado's forwards…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on WGR 550 radio:  "I had one Western Conference GM tell me yesterday he thinks a Duchene deal could go down as early as end of this weekend." On the Columbus…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Canadiens, Predators, Blue Jackets, Islanders and Penguins

On Matt Duchene ... Pierre LeBrun: "If you're the Avs, why do you want this kind of distraction to linger? Make your best trade and move on" Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: It's obvious that Matt Duchene must be…

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Western Conference News: Wild, Avs, Stars, Knights and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild and Marcus Foligno agreed on a four-year contract worth $11.5 million - $2.875 million per season. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene after he reported to camp yesterday: "I'm…

Mark Easson