Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL News and Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said last night that he has no intentions of making a coaching change. “I have no intentions of firing Todd (McLellan). I want to work with the…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flames, Oilers, Canadiens, Predators, and Golden Knights

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are not putting any pressure on pending unrestricted free agent Michael Grabner to sign an extension or else be traded by the NHL trade deadline. The…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Sabres, Islanders, Sharks, Senators, Flames, Canucks, and Canadiens

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Multiple sources are saying that teams are calling the Bruins about defenseman Kevan Miller. The Bruins aren't looking to trade him at this time. Sense is the Bruins like their depth on the blue…

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NHL Rumors: Four Buyers, and the Arizona Coyotes

On four teams that could be buyers in the next several weeks ... Greg Wyshynski: Looking at four teams that could be buyers in the next several weeks. Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins need to add a center. Riley Sheahan is…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting STL-VGK, Kings, Predators, And The High Number Of Unhappy Teams

Scouting the St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights ... Lou Korac: Scouts listed to attend last night's Blues - Golden Knights game: Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils. That was more than there…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Oilers and Blues

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said they claimed forward Freddie Hamilton off waivers for added depth. It will allow them to keep some of their younger players in the AHL to continue developing and not…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Blues, Senators, Jets and Six Teams That Could Be Interested In Pacioretty

On the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, and Winnipeg Jets ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A Hurricanes - Jets game in Finland next year would make sense with the likes of Sebastian Aho, Patrik Laine, and Teuvo Teravainen.…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Penguins, Senators and Rangers

On the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, and New York Rangers ... Dreger summarizing NBC Sports segment ... Darren Dreger: The Canadiens are remaining patient. The asking price for forward Max Pacioretty is very high. There are some who…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins have sent forward Anders Bjork to the AHL. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on Lucas Wallmark: "He's sore and doubtful for tomorrow." Wallmark took a skate…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Colorado Avalanche, and Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Assuming that Kings forward Jeff Carter is healthy by the trade deadline, that would be a huge add for them. They could use a top-four defenseman. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Ryan…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

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NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty

On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Max Pacioretty has struggled this season. The Canadiens didn't really replace the losses of Andrei Markov and Alexander Radulov. Jonathan Drouin and Pacioretty have shown little chemistry. Pacioretty…

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