Tag: Montreal Canadiens

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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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Panthers, Flames, Canucks, Penguins, and Sabres

On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and NHL expansion/relocation ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: After Erik Karlsson's comments, there was anger from management, and there was at least one tense meeting…

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

On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Loftus: Coach Bruce Cassidy indicated that defenseman Adam McQuaid needs more practices before they decide where and when he will slot in. Joe Haggerty: Adam McQuaid: “I’ve said to some people that I can choose…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Wild, Flames, Sabres and Canadiens

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild ... Bob McKenzie: (from Friday) Wonder if the Penguins would consider Wild forward Matt Cullen, who has a healthy scratch recently. Would the Wild consider moving him? No idea if either team would…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Oilers and Rangers

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Defenseman Andrei Markov was with the Canadiens for 16 years, and he's still not thrilled how things played out this past offseason. He ended up signing a two-year with AK Bars…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, and Penguins

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu is day-to-day with an illness. Defenseman Taylor Fedun is six weeks with a foot injury. Forward Jacob Josefson is four to six weeks with an ankle injury. On the Detroit…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Flyers, Lightning, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forwards Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler were taking some turns with Jakob Silfverberg at practice today. All players are injured so can't read too much into it, but a promising sign. Anaheim Ducks:…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Flames, Panthers, and Potential Free Agent Landing Spots for John Tavares

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Flames game: Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres (two - including an…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Penguins, Flyers, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Torey Krug was given a maintenance day yesterday is available for tonight. Forward Ryan Spooner will have his lower-body injury re-evaluated today. Forward Jake DeBrusk will be…

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NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Stars, Panthers, Habs, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs, Knights, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Torey Krug and forward Ryan Spooner didn't practice today. Jake DeBrusk practiced and looks good to go for tomorrow. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Jaromir Jagr traveled with the team…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Forward Anton Slepyshev has had his name come up in trade talk, but since he's waiver exempt still, why not reassign him to the AHL and let him play a lot to see what…

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