Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Canadiens, Blues, Coyotes and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon suffered a knee injury last night and will be evaluated today. Elliotte Friedman: Eric Gelinas suffered an elbow injury and is out indefinitely. Roger Millions: Hearing that Matt Duchene is out…

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Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Sens, Lightning, Preds and Blues

Bruce Garroich of the Ottawa Sun: Three trades went down last week. "There has been lots of talking. Maybe this will get some other deals moving because they've been pretty tough to make," said a league executive Friday. The Minnesota…

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Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Western Conference

Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the Western Conference in his two part NHL trade primer series. The salary cap and internal budgets are part the reason trades are now difficult to make. “As the money comes off, as…

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Rumors: Maple Leafs, Predators and Capitals

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak:  “I think you could trade each one of those guys without a problem." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on potential Maple…

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Injuries: Pens, Coyotes, Oilers, Blues, Bruins and More

Video: Marc-Andre Fleury takes an elbow from Chris Kunitz on Sunday. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Kasan of Penguins.NHL: Marc-Andre Fleury went through concussion protocol yesterday. “Marc came to us after the game and said he did not feel…

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Rumors: Predators, Islanders, Flyers and Oilers

On the Predators and Islanders ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Predators GM David Poile has had a number of contract extension talks with CAA Sports (Pat Brisson and JP Barry) about Seth Jones and Filip Forsberg. Talks started in the…

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Rumors: Senators and Avalanche

On the Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has been making calls around the league, and his priority may have moved to adding some help on the blueline. The Sens kicked tires on Matt…

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Rumors: Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers

On the Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night: Joe Sakic and the Avalanche usually keep things close to their chest, so a lot of people were surprised when they hinted that change would be coming and that Matt Duchene's…

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Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…

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Rumors II: Avs, Sens, Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Blues

On the Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene is NOT on the trade block and never was. The Avalanche are not actively trying to trade Duchene. "Much respect 4 my Canadian peers, but unless I'm being played, no substance here"…

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Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Sens, Blackhawks and Avs

On the Blue Jackets ... TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Teams are calling the Blue Jackets about Ryan Johansen. GM Jarmo Kekalainen isn't shopping Johansen, and Dreger doesn't think he has any interest in trading him, but every player has…

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Rumors: Duchene Edition – Avs, Senators, Leafs and Flyers

On Matt Duchene ... Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN radio: "I think we need to take a step back . They're listening but not dangling him and offering him tot the other 29 teams" TSN's Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: People…

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