Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Rumors: Predators, Blackhawks and Avalanche

On the Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: "I'm told that any Matt Duchene-to-Nashville or Chicago rumors are unfounded" On the Nashville Predators and Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Pierre LeBrun on TSN…

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NHL Rumors: Overseas Games, Scouting TB-Bos, and the Canadiens

On NHL games outside of North America ... Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't signed off on it yet, but the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche are likely to play two regular season games in Sweden next November. Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't…

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NHL Rumors: Western Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Western Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers at the NHL deadline, and who could be good fits for them. Anaheim Ducks - Any trade would need…

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NHL Rumors: Eastern Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Eastern Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and who could be good fits for them for those teams.…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Bruins

On the New York Islanders ... Chris Johnston: Islanders center John Tavares said he'd be open to talking contract extension with the team this offseason and added "I'm excited about where the organization is headed." Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Asked…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Ottawa Senators

On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "I don't believe St. Louis is a contender for Fleury. I think that they're all in on Jake Allen." Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Was told by someone…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Penguins and Flyers

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... ** Have not heard of Albritton before. Works for KMBC, Kansas City News. ** Steven Albritton: Hearing from a very good source that the Chicago Blackhawks are targeting Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene.…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens

On the Arizona Coyotes and Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The 35-year old Radim Vrbata isn't worrying where he'll be playing next season. Vrbata knows the Coyotes could trade him before the deadline. “There’s no protection in…

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NHL Rumors: Duchene, Avalanche, Kings and Hurricanes

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks game ... Terry Frei: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Canucks game: Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes (2), Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils.…

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NHL Rumors: On the Trading of First Round Draft Picks

On trading NHL draft picks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: This years draft class isn't lining up to be as good as it has in past years. Last year only one first round pick was traded at the deadline -…

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NHL Rumors: Plenty For The St. Louis Blues To Think About

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Will GM Doug Armstrong consider trading for a big named goaltender before the deadline? There is speculation that the Blues could trade pending free agent defenseman Kevin…

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Western Conference Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avs, Blackhawks and Predators

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: GM Dean Lombardi said that the earliest goaltender Jonathan Quick could return to the lineup is early March. Quick has not done any skating. Forward Tyler Toffoli has…

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