Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Rumors: Stars, Golden Knights, Avs, Islanders, Oilers, and Canadiens

On the Dallas Stars ... Bob McKenzie: The Dallas Stars have shown interest in Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Marc Methot. My NHL Trade Rumors: Elliotte Friedman said during the expansion draft show that the Stars have made a play on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche

On the Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche ... David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer on his Oilers Now show talking about Jordan Eberle possibly to the New York Islanders. “It sounds like the Islanders are…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Islanders and Golden Knights

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Jonathan Marchessault told TVA Sports that his agent told him that GM Dale Tallon wasn't able to make a side deal with Vegas to protect him from being selected. There of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Expansion Notes, Wild, Bruins and Islanders

On the Vegas Golden Knights and Expansion Notes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Golden Knights have talked to Kris Russell's reps. There hasn't been anything serious to this point. Vegas will check in with several UFAs. Darren Dreger: Free…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Islanders, Avalanche, Ducks and Flyers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: The Red Wings had been trying to trade a goaltender but there were no takers. The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars have filled their goaltending needs. On the New York Islanders…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Boston Bruins have been looking for a left winger, and one that can score goals. Ilya Kovalchuk is a scoring left winger and is looking to return to the NHL.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Arizona Coyotes

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Dion Phaneuf wouldn't waive his no-movement clause and the Senators weren't able to move him or Marc Methot before the trade freeze. Methot will be left unprotected for the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Rangers, Predators, Red Wings and Islanders

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are one of the multiple teams that have serious interested in Rangers center Derek Stepan. On the Nashville Predators ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like there isn't much progress being made on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Oilers, Avs and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: The Canadiens will not buy out anyone this offseason. Eric Engels: Appears very likely that Alex Galchenyuk gets traded. There is a good possibility that they will get a defenseman in return. Bob…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Avalanche

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Defenseman Andrew MacDonald has three years left on his deal at a $5 million cap hit. The Flyers could make him expendable. Teams are calling Vegas GM Geoge…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Avs, Wild, Jets, Islanders and Blackhawks

On the trade front and speculation ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 talking about the trade front and speculation that is out there. “But when it comes to defense, this year more than any…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Colorado Avalanche Primer

Colorado, with a historically bad season in their rearview mirror faces a dilemma regarding Francois Beauchemin that critically impacts their strategy. Buying out the declining defenseman, or convincing him to waive his no movement clause, would count Beauchemin as exposed…

Kevin Wickersham