Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Lucic, Okposo, Maple Leafs and Blackhawks

On Milan Lucic ... Frank Seravalli: The Oilers appear to the be the front-runners for Milan Lucic. Believe that Stars owner was part of a group that traveled to talk to Lucic. On Kyle Okposo ... Shaun Starr: According to…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Ladd, Eriksson, and the Red Wings

On the Nashville Predators ... Renaud Lavoie: The Nashville Predators were the only team to make a "serious" offer for P.K. Subban. The Canucks made an offer for Subban, but it was obviously rejected. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers-Habs, Ducks, Hamhuis, Avs and Sens

On the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers ... Ryan Rishaug: The Montreal Canadiens asked the Edmonton Oilers for the No. 4 pick, Leon Draisaitl, Oscar Klefbom or Darnell Nurse and more for P.K. Subban. On the Cam Fowler and the…

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Media Thoughts on Subban – Weber Trade

Thoughts from the media on the P.K. Subban - Shea Weber trade ... Pierre LeBrun: "Lost in all this, the Preds are going to face some massive cap recapture penalties if Weber retires before end of his contract. Preds paid…

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Media Thoughts on Hall – Larsson Trade with Videos

Thoughts from the media on the Taylor Hall - Adam Larsson trade ... Travis Yost: A team executive: "They should've called us -- we easily put together a better package than Adam Larsson for Taylor Hall." - David Staples: "Seriously. An…

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P.K. Subban and Shea Weber Trade Analysis

Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) In an absolute shocker of a deal the Montreal Canadiens have sent former Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Captain Shea Weber. While both are excellent players a few NHL…

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NHL Trade: Canadiens Trade Subban To Predators for Weber

The Montreal Canadiens have traded P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators for Shea Weber. The 27 year old Subban was drafted 43rd overall in the second round of the 2007 draft by the Canadiens. Subban is entering the third year…

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NHL Rumors: Ladd Suitors, and the Detroit Red Wings

On Andrew Ladd ... Darren Dreger: Among the teams that are interested in Andrew Ladd are the Islanders, Predators, Lightning and Canadiens. When Steven Stamkos' situation is settled, the next wave of signings will begin. Adam Vingan: Wonder if Ladd…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Perron and Jones

On Steven Stamkos ... Howard Berger: A "birdie" told Berger that Steven Stamkos is primarily looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres if he were to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning. On David Perron ... Eric Engels: Source…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Martin and Cam Fowler

On Matt Martin ... Craig Custance: Martin will do well in free agency and will get more money than people might think. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Martin is prepared for free agency, though he still hopes a deal could get…

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NHL Rumors: Could the Lightning Sign-and-Trade Stamkos?

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Shaun Starr: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690: "Don't think the Canadiens are serious players for Stamkos with cap being where it is & paying PK $9 million" James Duthie: 12 to 15…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Rangers and Canadiens

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: There is some talk of offer sheeting Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said on the weekend that he'd match any offer. The Jets have the cap space and willingness to match any…

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