Tag: Mikhail Sergachev

NHL Expansion Draft: Tampa Bay Lightning Primer

The Lightning played most of the season without star center Steven Stamkos and nearly snuck into the playoffs with a late season run with Nikita Kucherov scoring 40 goals and Victor Hedman registering a career-high 72 points. Tampa has been…

Michael Augello

NHL Expansion Draft: Montreal Canadiens Primer

The Canadiens bounced back from a bad 2016 regular season and made the playoffs. Their failure to address their lack of offense and provide support to goalie Carey Price thwarted any chance of a deep postseason run. GM Marc Bergevin…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes

On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: The (Head) Shakers Of The NHL Trade Deadline  

Part II ... Looking back at the trade deadline ... the (head) Shakers The March 1st NHL trade deadline fell well short of expectations, as big names such as Matt Duchene, Gabriel Landeskog, Marc-Andre Fleury and Evander Kane did not get moved…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Stars, and Bruins

On the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin made the first move by firing Michel Therrien and hiring Claude Julien. The next move should be to acquire a center, preferably a top-line…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Avalanche and Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of the CSN Bay Area: It's unlikely the Sharks will make a big trade before the deadline. They could look at bringing in a backup goaltender. Aaron Dell does have a 6-3-1…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens And The Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 radio talking about the Montreal Canadiens and their struggles. McKenzie thinks it's time for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin to do something.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Coyotes and Matt Duchene Best Fits

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck will be one of the Jets goaltenders next season. Ondrej Pavelec could be traded before the deadline, and if not, the pending UFA likely won't be back…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Kings, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Flyers

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attended the Canadiens-Devils game last night: Vegas (2), Blackhawks (2), Flames (2) Stars, Ducks, Hurricanes, Devils, Predators, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Coyotes, Sharks, Sabres, Kings, and…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Prospects

With the best goalie in the world in Carey Price in his prime, the Montreal Canadiens are a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. Montreal has a nice blend of veterans and youth throughout the roster. In order to continue to…

Peter Harling

NHL Rumors: UFAs That Could Be Moved, Canadiens, Blackhawks and Oilers

On Free Agents that could be traded this season ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Richardson looks at some notable 2017 unrestricted free agents that could be traded this season: Brooks Laich (Maple Leafs - $4.5 million cap hit), Bryan Bickell…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more

On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…

Mark Easson