Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Already without Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins lost Jake DeBrusk, Torey Krug, and Zdeno Chara in the third period last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy didn't have an update…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Price, Pacioretty, Bergevin and Tavares

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jimmy Murphy: After talking with some sources, the belief around the league is increasing that the Canadiens will "listen to" trade offers for goaltender Carey Price this offseason. Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Sharks and Rangers

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: (asked if he feels Max Pacioretty wants to be traded out of Montreal) "I think he wanted to stay, but once it became clear that was unlikely he wanted to just get it…

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NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Canucks, Leafs/Canadiens … Canadiens and Pacioretty

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Freidman said on Sportsnet 650 that a comparable for Brock Boeser's next contract could be Johnny Gaudreau's six-year, $40 million deal. On the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Robertson:…

Mark Easson

Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty

Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…

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NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury. Here’s the Charlie McAvoy play that saw him leave the #NHLBruins #GoHabsGo game early in the first. pic.twitter.com/zSG0Ya1BJD— Colin Beswick (@CBeswick) March 3,…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Seattle, Predators, Tavares, and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks haven't started contract talks with pending RFAs Troy Stecher and Derrick Pouliot. Contract talks should start after the season. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "If P Chiarelli says it…

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Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers

The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Pacioretty, Maple Leafs, Penguins, and Ducks

Pacioretty didn't ask to be moved ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (entire article is worth reading) Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty on getting through the trade deadline after being surrounded by trade rumors. "It’s no surprise my name is out there,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Senators, Sabres, Canadiens, Red Wings, and Wild

** Quick twitter embed post before they are dated ** On the New York Rangers and Ryan McDonagh ... Told there is a lot of activity on Ryan McDonagh. Obviously no guarantee, and Rangers could wait til the wire or…

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