Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Eichel, Senators, Neil, Radulov, Emelin and the Canucks

On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that preliminary discussions between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel about a contract extension have begun. He has one more year on his entry-level contract and is eligible…

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NHL Rumors: Alzner, Shattenkirk, Lightning and Devils

On Karl Alzner ... Darren Dreger: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens have a strong interest in free agent defenseman Karl Alzner and indications are that they've spoken with him. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290: "I think Karl Alzner…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Miller, Horvat, Weal, Gagner and Mason

On the Anaheim Ducks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Ben Kuzma notes that it's easy to understand the mutual interest between Ryan Miller and the Anaheim Ducks. On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Trevor Linden on Ryan Miller: "Talks…

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NHL Rumors: McDavid, Red Wings, Sharks, Canucks, Alzner and Blackhawks

On the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid ... Ryan Rishaug: Think that Connor McDavid could get an eight year deal in the $13 million range. Elliotte Friedman: Furthering McDavid's report, hearing McDavid's deal could be around $13.25 million a season…

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NHL Rumors: Markov, Radulov, Alzner, Franson and Golden Knights

On Andrei Markov ... Renaud Lavoie: Sources saying that pending UFA defenseman Andrei Markov is looking for a two-year deal at a $6 million cap hit. L.A. Lariviere: If Markov is looking for a two-year deal at $6 million, he…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: "Vegas has had all the leverage for a long time in this process but now losing some as every day goes by and still have players to move. From talking to some teams,…

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NHL Rumors: Pending Free Agent Joe Thornton Is Getting Plenty Of Interest

On free agent Joe Thornton ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that Joe Thornton's camp took calls from twelve teams so far (as of late Monday afternoon). The San Jose Sharks remain at the top for him. Don't think that Thornton…

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NHL Rumors: Alzner, Flyers, Giroux and the Canadiens

On Karl Alzner ... Darren Dreger: Capitals free agent defenseman Karl Alzner is getting interest from several teams. He will visit some cities this week. Joe Smith: The Lightning are one of the teams that have not spoken with Alzner.…

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NHL Rumors: Devils, Sabres, Stars, Girardi, and the Canadiens

One the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross: Devils GM Ray Shero said that he told his staff that he wouldn't be leaving the draft without Nico Hischier. Andrew Gross: Clarifying ... Shero said that if they traded down and…

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NHL Rumors: Rosen’s Five Teams To Watch This Week

On Five teams to watch this week ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: New York Rangers - the Rangers have $20 million in cap space and some holes to fill. They need a top-nine center and maybe two overall. They need…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Sharks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Was told that the Canadiens were among the teams that showed some interested in Brayden Schenn before he was traded to the Blues. The Canadiens thought the price was too high. L.A. Lariviere:…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Ducks and Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens and Alexander Radulov ... Eric Engels: "Been told the highest offer made to Radulov was 3 years. @PierreVLeBrun reported he asked for 6 years at $7M." L.A. Lariviere: "There's no way #Habs will give him both…

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