Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames and Arizona Coyotes

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Alex Galchenyuk is likely going to be traded, but contract talks with the Canadiens continue. David Pagnotta: Contract talks between the Montreal Canadiens and Alex Galchenyuk are ongoing. If the Canadiens receive an…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild were getting lots of calls on Jonas Brodin. (Brodin nor any defenseman were dealt before the trade freeze) The risk of not trading him is that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Wild, Canadiens, Sharks and Maple Leafs

** Quick embed post before trade freeze On the Minnesota Wild ... Subject to change in next 30 minutes, of course, but it doesn't look like MIN will deal any of their D men -- Brodin or Scandella. — Bob…

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NHL Trade: Canadiens Trade Nathan Beaulieu to Sabres

    The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Nathan Beaulieu to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2017 third round pick - No. 68 overall. Beaulieu was drafted 17th overall in the 2011 draft by the Canadiens. Renaud Lavoie: "Nathan Beaulieu…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Senators, Predators, Bruins and Flyers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Word is the Golden Knights are wanting a first round pick from the Kings to take Dustin Brown. On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: When the Maple Leafs were trying to…

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NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: IF the Islanders decide to trade John Tavares at some point, there is zero percent chance he'll be moved to a team in their division. Arthur Staple: Nothing has been decided with…

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NHL News: More on the Jonathan Drouin trade and Signing

Bob McKenzie: The Montreal Canadiens signed Jonathan Drouin to a six-year contract with a $5.5 million salary cap hit. Erik Erlendsson: Drouin's deal amount with the Canadiens was likely a factor in the Lightning trading him. They would have had…

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NHL Trade: Lightning Trade Jonathan Drouin To The Montreal Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded restricted free agent winger Jonathan Drouin and a conditional 2018 6th round pick to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Mikhail Sergachev and a conditional 2018 2nd round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Conditions are that…

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NHL Rumors: NY Rangers, Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres

On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: NY Rangers center Derek Stepan's name has come up in trade talks. He has four more years left on his deal at a $6.5 million salary cap hit. Bob McKenzie: Stepan has…

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NHL Expansion Draft: Montreal Canadiens Primer

The Canadiens bounced back from a bad 2016 regular season and made the playoffs. Their failure to address their lack of offense and provide support to goalie Carey Price thwarted any chance of a deep postseason run. GM Marc Bergevin…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Avs, Wild, Jets, Islanders and Blackhawks

On the trade front and speculation ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 talking about the trade front and speculation that is out there. “But when it comes to defense, this year more than any…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The LA Kings activated defenseman Matt Greene from the IR yesterday and the move now makes him eligible to be bought out. The buyout window opens on Thursday.…

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