Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Devils, Jets, Islanders, and Canadiens

Devils had wanted to keep Maroon ... Close to naming assistants ... Stan Fischler of MSG Networks: Devils GM Ray Shero says it can be a challenge to remain patient when it comes to free agency. They have hoped to…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Canadiens looking ahead to Seguin? Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: wonders that if Tyler Seguin doesn't sign an extension with the Dallas Stars this season, would he consider the Montreal Canadiens? Seguin would be the top UFA next year…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, and Senators

Blackhawks looking to add up front ... David Pagnotta: Have been informed that the Chicago Blackhawks have been in trade talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Max Pacioretty and the Carolina Hurricanes about Jeff Skinner. The Blackhawks will have around…

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NHL Free Agents: A Collection Of Signings Over The Past Day Or Two

  On the Anaheim Ducks ... Cap Friendly: The Ducks have re-signed RFA Chase De Leo to a one-year, two-way deal - $650,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL with $80,000 guaranteed. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Cap Friendly: The…

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NHL Rumors: The Chicago Blackhawks Have Some Cap Space, And Could Create More If They Wanted

The Chicago Blackhawks have some salary cap space to worth with ... Jay Zawaski: A source has said that the Blackhawks have talked about Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner, but it's not known as to the extent of those talks. The…

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NHL News: Hellebuyck, Schneider, McKegg, Gauthier, and Despres

Jets lock up Connor Hellebuyck ... NHL.com: The Winnipeg Jets avoided salary arbitration with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and locked him up to a six-year contract worth $37 million - a $6.167 million salary cap hit. The 25-year old Vezina finalist…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Penguins, Canadiens, and Kunitz

The St. Louis Blues likely won't have to move out salary ... Jeremy Rutherford: When asked if the Blues will need to make a trade to clear out some salary cap space to get under the cap: “No,” Army said. “I…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens and Pacioretty … Maple Leafs and Matthews

On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic: A source has said that Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has told Max Pacioretty that they won't be offering him a contract extension and they…

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