Tag: Max Pacioretty

NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens Need At Center

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Marc Bergevin will be given another chance to run the Canadiens and will once again be looking for No. 1 center. Bergevin thought he drafted one in 2012 with Alex Galchuenyuk and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell on Lowetide.ca: The Oilers need to acquire puck moving defenseman (left or right handed), a winger or two, and a backup goaltender. Assets the Oilers could move out to acquire their needs. First-round…

Mark Easson

Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues

After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames

On the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens ... @Prospects_Watch: Tony Marinaro said on the radio (a couple of days ago) mentioned a Flames-Canadiens trade rumor - Max Pacioretty for T.J. Brodie. On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors – Montreal Canadiens – Alex Galchenyuk and Max Pacrioretty

On the Montreal Canadiens and Alex Galchenyk ... John Lu: Forward Alex Galchenyuk said that there was no mention of him moving back to center during his exit meeting on Monday. He did add that he felt he gained more…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals and Samonsov … Islanders and Kulemin … Montreal Canadiens

On the Washington Capitals ... Aivis Kalnins: It is expected that KHL goalie and Capitals prospect Ilya Samsonov will be signing with the team after April 30th. On the New York Islanders and Nikolay Kulemin ... Andrew Gross: Pending UFA Nikolay…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Attitude, Bergevin and Pacioretty

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin believes their attitude needs to change. “It was a disappointing season from start to finish and that was unacceptable,” Bergevin said. “The overall attitude of our…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are expecting forward Nick Foligno to be ready for the start of their playoff series against the Capitals. He's been out since March 24th. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Islanders, Rangers and Canadiens

On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: Believe that defenseman John Carlson will get between $7 and $8 million per season on a six- to eight-year deal. If the Capitals hope to re-sign him, they are going to have to…

Mark Easson

The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season

A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…

Lyle Richardson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Price, Pacioretty, Bergevin and Tavares

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jimmy Murphy: After talking with some sources, the belief around the league is increasing that the Canadiens will "listen to" trade offers for goaltender Carey Price this offseason. Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on…

Mark Easson