Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Paul Almeida: A reliable source said that the Oilers are talking with free agent defenseman Kris Russell about a short-term contract. Dustin Nielson: The Oilers reached out to free agent defenseman a couple days ago. The two…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Russell, Seidenberg, Flames and Canadiens

On Kris Russell and Dennis Seidenberg ... Frank Seravalli on TSN: Kris Russell's agent, Allain Roy, said over the weekend that he's spoken with eight teams. Roy added that a deal is likely to happen before the end of the World…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Free Agents, and the Islanders

On the Arizona Coyotes and Martin Hanzal ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: After a career high 41 points last season, Martin Hanzal is entering the final season of his five-year deal. Hanzal's camp and the GM John Chayka will…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Update – Part 82

On Jimmy Vesey ... Ryan Rishaug: Jimmy Vesey's camp was having some last minute contract talks with the Buffalo Sabres. He's still likely to go to free agency, but the Sabres are still in the mix. Mike Harrington of the…

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Rumors and Notes: Roy, Canadiens, Avs and College Free Agents

On Patrick Roy ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: There was already heat on Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien, and it will likely only get hotter after Patrick Roy resigned from the Colorado Avalanche. Therrien is likely on…

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NHL Rumors: Perron, Vesey, Elias, Nyquist and Thornton

On David Perron ... Matt Drake of Habs Eye On The Prize: David Perron said that his first choice was to re-sign with the Anaheim Ducks according to his interview with the RDS. It was down to the Montreal Canadiens…

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NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer

After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Subban, RNH, Capitals and Blackhawks

On P.K. Subban ... Grant McCagg: Was told by an NHL source last week that while P.K. Subban was with the Montreal Canadiens, he was late for practice 18 times. McCagg notes that is about 16 times too many. On…

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Rumors and Notes: Richards, Avs and Canucks

On Brad Richards ... Mike Morreale: Brad Richards announced his retirement yesterday. General Fanager: Even though he retired, Richards will get $5,055,556 from the Rangers this year from buying him out. He's is owed $14.55 from now until 2025-26. On the…

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NHL Hits: Benn, Rangers, Luongo, Las Vegas and Subban

On the Dallas Stars ... Dallas Stars: Statement from Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill on Jamie Benn. "Jamie Benn underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury on Thursday, July 14 at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, PA. His operation,…

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Videos: Part 1 and 2 of P.K. Subban’s Interview on Sportsnet

Part 1: P.K. Subban talks with Sportsnet Eric Engels about the trade that sent him to the Nashville Predators. Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens owner Geoff Molson. “I have a lot of respect for P.K.,” Canadiens owner Geoff Molson told…

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Canadiens GM Bergevin Lays Out How Subban Trade Went Down

On the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban ... Dave Stubbs of NHL.com: An interview with Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin talking about the Canadiens, and the P.K. Subban - Shea Weber trade with the Nashville Predators. Bergevin on how the…

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