Tag: Montreal Canadiens

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

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh. Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night's game and is day-to-day. Chara won't be in the lineup tomorrow. Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night's game…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk and John Tavares

On James van Riemsdyk ... Pierre LeBrun: Possible comparables for James van Riemsdyk: Cam Atkinson seven years at $5.875 million per and T.J. Oshie eight years at $5.75 million per. Both Atkinson and Oshie had similar goal totals. Does a…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Habs, Sens, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes left last night's game after suffering a laceration above his right knee. Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Backes didn't have any "structural damage" and required about 18…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Jackets, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Shannon: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa had surgery on his hand to remove scar tissue and he'll be out the lineup for two to five weeks. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: The Bruins recalled Anton Blidh and Paul Postma on an emergency basis. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets sign forward Nathan Gerbe to a two-year, two-way contract extension.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs and Sens Scouting Notes … Senators and Ryan

  Colorado Avalanche scout three straight Columbus Blue Jackets games ... Mark Schieg: Avalanche assistant GM Chris MacFarland has scouted three consecutive Blue Jackets games. For the first two games, the Avs play those teams later in the season. The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The John Tavares Rumor Mill Creaks to Life

With the NHL trade-rumor market largely quiet until the offseason, media attention is turning toward this summer's unrestricted free-agent market. Much of the focus is on New York Islanders center John Tavares. As the most talented player available in this…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Wild and Belpedio … Flames Were In On Hoffman and Pacioretty

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Wild prospect and Miami University senior defenseman Louis Belpedio could opt for becoming a free agent on August 15. Multiple sources are saying that, that likely won't be happening though…

Mark Easson