Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, and Montreal Canadiens

A little chat on the Dallas Stars Matthew DeFranks of Dallas Sportsday (Live Chat):  Again, it seems Dallas may buy out Valeri Nichushkin (no goals last season). He makes $2.9 million with only one year left on his deal. Dallas…

Chris Wassel

Quick Hits: Blues and Bruins Injuries, Oilers Assistant Coach Options, Waivers and Signing

Brad Marchand jammed his hand during a scrimmage but is okay. Vince Dunn works out off-ice. A couple of assistant coaching options for the Oilers.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Swedish free agent forward Joakim Nygard decision coming soon. A potential Edmonton Oilers UFA target. Ryan Callahan knows his days could be numbered with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Need For A Top-Four Dman And A Top-Six Foward

The Canadiens desperately need a top-four defenseman Eric Engels of Sportsnet: The Montreal Canadiens desperately need another top-four defenseman - one that is left-handed and can play on the power play. It's something that GM Marc Bergevin may need to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Offer Sheets Are A Bargaining Tool, And Teams That Could Threaten With One

NHL offer sheets: One player agent thinks the possibility of an offer sheet are high this year. Seven teams that could offer sheet a restricted free agent.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Sens, Wild, Knights, Avs, Jets, Canucks, Preds and More

Golden Knights could be trade interest in Colin Miller and Jonathan Marchessault. Minnesota Wild have a couple of trade options. Much more in a 31 thoughts rumor roundup.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders

The Montreal Canadiens need to find a reliable backup. Looking at some New York Islanders free agents that they will need to make decisions on.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, Oilers, and Available Coaches

Could the Boston Bruins break up their veteran core? The Edmonton Oilers have interviewed Mark Hunter twice. Potential 1st round picks for the Montreal Canadiens.

Mark Easson

A Busy Summer Ahead For The Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens just missed the playoffs this season. They have some holes to fix but they enough cap to address those areas.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, and the Buffalo Sabres

Spurgeon on an extension Michael Russo: Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon on the possibility of signing a contract extension this offseason: "Obviously my family loves it here. We love it here. I want to win here so you can just…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Kings, Oilers, Senators, Rangers, Canucks and Canadiens

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon will meet again later this month with Roberto Luongo to talk about his future. “We’ll have really good discussions about what’s best for and the Panthers.” Around…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Salary Cap, Free Agency And Goaltending

Canadiens can spend to the salary cap next year Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens were $8 million under the salary cap ceiling for a second consecutive season. GM Marc Bergevin has the go-ahead from ownership to…

Mark Easson