Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL News: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators, Canadiens and Kings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs added Joffrey Lupul to their "IR" list. They completed Lupul's Injured Non-Roster Form which is normal after someone fails their medical. Joffrey Lupul: Statement: "I responded earlier this week…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene

As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…

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NHL Injury Notes: Devils, Sens, Panthers, Caps, Bruins, Habs, Blues, Canucks and Stars

On the New Jersey Devils ... New Jersey Devils: Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. New Jersey Devils: Boyle on his diagnosis: "My mindset is on Oct. 7. I don’t like missing games. I feel as close to…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin

On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…

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Eastern Conference News: Leafs, Senators, Canadiens, Sabres, Wings, Lightning, Pens and Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said that Roman Polak's agent had reached out to them looking for an opportunity. His play in the past two years for the Leafs earned him the…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Canadiens, Predators, Blue Jackets, Islanders and Penguins

On Matt Duchene ... Pierre LeBrun: "If you're the Avs, why do you want this kind of distraction to linger? Make your best trade and move on" Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: It's obvious that Matt Duchene must be…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Boston Bruins RFA winger David Pastrnak remains in the Czech Republic and doesn't plan on returning to North America until he has a contract in place. He won't be here for…

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Rumors and Notes: Canadiens, Bruins and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Richard Labbe: Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said yesterday that he and Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin talk about star players "including (John) Tavares' Arthur Staple: Am sure that Molson and Bergeron had those talks, but you "can't…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Avalanche and the Hurricanes

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: asked Matt Duchene's agent, Pat Brisson, in an email if Duchene isn't traded by the start of training camp, will he still report on time? “I don’t…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Maple Leafs

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that John Tavares didn't turn down an $84 million offer from the Islanders (report from 91.9 Sports in Montreal). The Islanders and Tavares have barely talked numbers. Arthur Staple:…

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NHL News: Gelinas, Bourque, Butcher, Flames and Zaripov

On Eric Gelinas ... Tom Gulitti: The Montreal Canadians will be bringing defenseman Eric Gelinas to training camp on a PTO. On Rene Bourque ... Murray Pam: Rene Bourque signed with Djurgardens of the SHL. He recorded 12 goals and…

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NHL Rumors: Teams In/Not In On Will Butcher … The Carolina Hurricanes

On Will Butcher ... Craig Custance: As of Thursday ... the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks hadn't called Will Butcher's camp. The Columbus Blue Jackets have made a pitch. Dave Isaac: Not a…

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