Tag: Minnesota Wild

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks

On Drew Stafford ... Michael Russo of the Stars Tribune: The Wild still need to re-sign RFAs Mikael Granlund, Nino Niederreiter and Marcus Foligno. The Wild have also spoken with UFAs Matt Cullen and Drew Stafford. Mikko Koivu will be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger

On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Analysis: Minnesota Wild – Buffalo Sabres Make A Four Player Trade

Trade details The Minnesota Wild traded defenseman Marco Scandella, winger Jason Pominville and a 4th round pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for wingers Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno, and a 3rd round pick. Why Minnesota made the move: Perhaps…

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NHL Trade: Wild Trade Scandella and Pominville To Sabres for Ennis and Foligno

The Minnesota Wild have traded defenseman Marco Scandella, forward Jason Pominville and 2018 4th round draft pick to the Buffalo Sabres for forwards Tyler Ennis and Marcus Foligno and a 2018 3rd round draft pick. The 27-year old Scandella was…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Wild, Sabres, Bruins, KHL and Ilya Kovalchuk

On the Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins ... Michael Russo: Still getting the sense that there is trade talk going on between the Minnesota Wild and the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins. There is likely trade talk going…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild

On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bernier, Condon, Polak, Folin, Kovalchuk and Rangers

On the Goalie Market ... Stephen Whyno: It will be interesting to see how the goalie market ends up playing out. Jonathan Bernier has a connection with Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Teams are showing an interest in Senators UFA Mike…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Interview Period, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Bruins

On free agency interview period... James Mirtle: Hearing the the NHL free agent interview period is now like July 1st where teams are pushing for decisions with some of the players they've spoken with. Teams/players can't do anything officially until…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Foo, Wild, Bruins and Blue Jackets

On Spencer Foo ... Ryan Rishaug: Spencer Foo will be meeting with his agent in Edmonton today and tomorrow and should have a decision by mid-week. Ryan Rishaug: The four teams that are in the mix for Foo are the…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – UFAs, Defensemen and Top-Nine Wingers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Think that the Lightning will be able to address their blueline from a trade, but they will also consider free agent options. Karl Alzner is one free agent that could be available.…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Wild and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on if they were close to making any trades the past couple days: "You never come close to anything unless you get it done" David Pagnotta: Don't get…

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