Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Kris Letang

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A teams source has said that the Penguins are not actively shopping defenseman Kris Letang despite reports from Canada. Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mulitple sources have said…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens

  On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators are not ready to be sellers just yet, but it doesn't mean that GM Pierre Dorion isn't willing to listen on anyone not named Erik…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins, Canadiens, Red Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Senators

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have been inconsistent scoring up front this season and their biggest need may be a top-nine center. They could give Tanner Kero another look. GM Stan Bowman has to…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the New York Islanders

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks are not interested in trading their core prospects for scoring forward. They may only consider packaging players like Timo Meier, Kevin Labanc, Danny O’Regan, Tim Heed and Joakim…

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Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals

On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…

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Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Lightning and Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL On the Detroit Red Wings ... NHL Player Safety: Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was fined $5,000 for spearing Islanders defenseman…

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NHL News: Oilers, Habs, Devils, Penguins, Blues, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have activated defenseman Adam Larsson from the IR and have assigned forward Anton Slepyshev to the AHL. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Irfaan Gaffar: The Canadiens sent Shea Weber back to…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flames, Sabres and Senators

On the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and the Ottawa Senators ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690 on Friday was asked about the trade value for Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec if they decided…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Islanders, Oilers and Canadiens

On the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Eight teams talked to Senators GM Pierre Dorion on Thursday, who continues to try and make a deal. He won't make a deal just to make a…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canadiens, Devils, and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Pierre LeBrun: The Bruins put forward Matt Beleskey on waivers. Beleskey has two years left on his contract at a $3.8 million salary cap hit. Joe Haggerty: In his last 64 games, Beleskey has only…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Canucks, Capitals, and Sharks

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jimmy Murphy: Source is saying that despite teams like the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins possibly looking at goaltenders, the Colorado Avalanche are not getting much interest in goaltender Andrew Hammond. On the Vancouver Canucks…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Senators and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Doctors were in the Blue Jackets dressing room after the game. Concern for Brandon Dubinsky who fought Zack Kassian. Aaron Portzline: Kassian landed a big left and Dubinsky didn't look good as…

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