Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Scouting the Sharks, FLA-WSH, Philadelphia Flyers and the Anaheim Ducks

Scouting the San Jose Sharks Kevin Kurz: The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers have been scouting the San Jose Sharks regularly of late. Scouting the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals George Richards: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers-Capitals…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild , and Dion Phaneuf

Does Montreal rethink the trade deadline?  Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  An unexpected run positioned Montreal in this spot and now Marc Bergevin must ponder. Do the Canadiens scour the market for an extra piece or two? Or, does…

Chris Wassel

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

Larsson returns Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson returns to the lineup. Dubinsky back to Columbus for an MRI Mark Scheig: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent forward Brandon Dubinsky home to get an MRI done on his hip. He…

Mark Easson

Potential Quiet Buyers in the NHL Trade Market

The NHL trade deadline is three weeks away. The top teams that are big game hunting usually dominate the rumor mill, but there are a few 'lesser' teams that may be buying.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings Have Trade Options For The Deadline And Offseason

The Los Angele Kings have plenty of players they could move before the trade deadline and in the offseason The Fourth Period: The Los Angeles Kings have made several of their players available. Forward Ilya Kovalchuk has a full no-movement clause…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Blackhawks, Jackets, Panthers, Sens, Habs, Sabres, Flames, Preds, Ducks, Wings, and Devils

31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs may take a run at Mitch Marner to try to end the "contract circus" even though Marner's camp has said no negotiations. The conversation between the Chicago Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, and Senators

Bertuzzi out with an upper-body injury Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that Tyler Bertuzzi has an upper-body injury and could be out through the weekend. Michael Rasmussen will return from his conditioning stint after tomorrows game…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting MTL-ANA, WSH-VAN and PIT-CAR … Top 50 Trade Bait

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Canadiens-Ducks game: Tampa Bay Lightning (2), Chicago Blackhawks (2), Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Vegas Golden Knights, Philadelphia Flyers, and the New Jersey Devils. Scouting the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-ANA, DAL-ARI and PHI-VAN … Bobrovsky and Brassard

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Leafs-Ducks game: Carolina Hurricanes (3), Columbus Blue Jackets (2), Florida Panthers (2), New York Rangers (2), Montreal Canadiens (2 - including GM Marc Bergevin),…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Jets

Kesler returns Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler will return to the lineup tonight. Eric Stephens: Kesler had been dealing with a hamstring issue. Jost out on the ice Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche forward Tyson Jost, out with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canadiens, Panthers, Maple Leafs, and Penguins

Ducks-Silfverberg talks progressing Pierre LeBrun: Contract talks between the Anaheim Ducks and pending UFA Jakob Silfverberg are progressing. The Ducks would like to keep him but they need to know if they can get a deal done before the trade…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers

Staal still not on the ice Sara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal still isn't skating and there is no update on his status. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that they could get him back this season. Blue Jackets lose both…

Mark Easson