Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Habs, Sens, Leafs, Caps and Playoff Races

Even strength points and goals ... Bob Stauffer: EVS Points: McDavid (EDM) 81, MacKinnon COL) 62, Kucherov (TB) 62, Kopitar (LA) 62, Giroux (PHI) 62. EVS Goals: McDavid (EDM) 35, W. Karlsson (VGK) 31, Kucherov (TB) 30, Ovechkin (WASH) 30.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Islanders, Rangers and Canadiens

On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: Believe that defenseman John Carlson will get between $7 and $8 million per season on a six- to eight-year deal. If the Capitals hope to re-sign him, they are going to have to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Kings, Habs, Preds, Islanders, Canucks, Knights and Playoff Races

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled goaltender Adam Wilcox. On the Colorado Avalanche ... AJ Haefele: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov left last night's game and was replaced by Jonathan Bernier. AJ Haefele: Coach Jared Bedner didn't…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings and Dergachyov … Where John Tavares Could End Up

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Kings 2016 third-round pick Alexander Dergachyov's KHL contract has expired. The Kings have internally discussed him but don't think it will be a quick decision for them. Negotiating a deal would be…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Rangers, Flyers, Lightning and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Matt Grzelcyk has an upper-body injury and he'll be evaluated back in Boston. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres assign Justin Bailey to the AHL.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have 15 forwards signed or under control for next season, with five not needing to clear waivers. They may look to add another experienced veteran to the mix…

Mark Easson

The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season

A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…

Lyle Richardson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Lightning, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Jake DeBrusk is now skating with Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy. They are not with the team in Winnipeg. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: NCAA Free Agents – Brickley, Robinson and Schuldt … Panthers and Borgstrom … Canucks and Gaudette … Ducks and Terry

On NCAA Free Agent Daniel Brickley ... Bob McKenzie: College free agent Dylan Brickley is still going over his options. Brickley and his camp will decide today if they will visit any of the cities that are interested in signing…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Lightning and Playoff Race

On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy: The Bruins have recalled Paul Postma and Jordan Szwarz on an emergency basis and have returned Anton Blidh to the AHL. On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Carey Price will start in…

Mark Easson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens

On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: There have been people within the NHL community who have implied or inquired about the possibility of Erik Karlsson being traded to the New York Rangers before the…

Mark Easson