Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Evgeni Malkin is working out off-ice and is making progress. He added that Kris Letang is a game-time decision tonight. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: The…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens

On the Arizona Coyotes and Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The 35-year old Radim Vrbata isn't worrying where he'll be playing next season. Vrbata knows the Coyotes could trade him before the deadline. “There’s no protection in…

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NHL Trade: Montreal Canadiens acquire Nikita Nesterov from Tampa Bay

In a move that might signal the start of the NHL Trade season, the Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenceman Nikita Nesterov from the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, Tampa Bay receives defenseman Jonathan Racine and a 6th round pick in…

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NHL Rumors: Dreger, Friedman and Chayka on the Arizona Coyotes

On the Arizona Coyotes, Martin Hanzal and Shane Doan ... TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 said that the Arizona Coyotes asked the Montreal Canadiens for Michael McCarron and a draft pick for Martin Hanzal. GM John Chayka is basically…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Habs, Leafs, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Wings and Sens

On the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Arizona Coyotes initial asking price for…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Bruins, Caps, Rangers, Leafs, Wings and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Forward Alex Galchenyuk is out tonight and is day-to-day with a knee issue. It's the same knee that caused him to miss 18 games earlier this season. Brian Wilde: Galchenyuk re-aggravated his previous…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blues, Rangers, Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source saying the Blackhawks are looking for a forward, as well as a defenseman. "They're looking for a forward and veteran defenseman," the source said. "They need help back there."…

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NHL Rumors: Isles, Blues, Stars, Habs, Ducks, Avs, Lightning, Jets and More

On the New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The New York Islanders may have asked the Florida Panthers permission to speak with…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Caps, Sens, Leafs, Rangers, Pens, Habs and Islanders

On the Washington Capitals ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Defenseman John Carlson didn't practice yesterday and he is doubtful for tonight's game against the Blues. Carlson missed Monday's game with a lower-body injury. Coach Barry Trotz said that Carlson…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Panthers and Canadiens

On the St. Louis Blues ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The St. Louis Blues are believed to be among the teams interested in Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal. The Coyotes are looking for a young player that could play in…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Pouliot, Eberle and Reinhart

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector: The odds of the Oilers buying out Benoit Pouliot are greater than them trading him. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Oilers: Wonder about a Curtis Lazar for Griffin Reinhart trade? The Senators are feeling…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams

Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Montreal Canadiens - They will be buying and looking for a scoring center with size. They have five 2nd round picks this year and next. Tomas Plekanec drop…

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