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…
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 ...…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Sharks and Rangers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: (asked if he feels Max Pacioretty wants to be traded out of Montreal) "I think he wanted to stay, but once it became clear that was unlikely he wanted to just get it…
NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Canucks, Leafs/Canadiens … Canadiens and Pacioretty
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Freidman said on Sportsnet 650 that a comparable for Brock Boeser's next contract could be Johnny Gaudreau's six-year, $40 million deal. On the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Robertson:…
Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty
Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blues, Capitals, and Panthers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mike Kelly: Sometime this week the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to announce a two-year contract extension for Erik Gustafsson. The pending RFA is making $650,000 this season, and the extension is expected to be…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Penguins, Capitals, and Panthers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning were talking with the Senators ahead of the trade deadline about defenseman Erik Karlsson. The sense was that they weren't close to a deal. Ryan…