Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Avalanche and Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of the CSN Bay Area: It's unlikely the Sharks will make a big trade before the deadline. They could look at bringing in a backup goaltender. Aaron Dell does have a 6-3-1…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Sergachev and Some Potential Targets

Montreal Canadiens GM On The Price Of Prospects... Arpon Basu of NHL.com: It is clear that prices are too high for prospects right now. Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin listed an example as follows about Mikhail Sergachev (number nine pick from the 2016…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Some Team Needs and Fits, and the Calgary Flames

On Team Needs and Potential Fits ... Frank Seravalli: On TSN Hockey Tuesday night looking at some team needs and potential fits. Chicago Blackhawks - Need: Left winger for Jonathan Toews. Potential fit: Patrick Eaves Los Angeles Kings - Need:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Julien, Gallant, Scouting EDM-ARI, and Tavares

On Claude Julien ... Pierre LeBrun: Source saying the Montreal Canadiens asked the Boston Bruins permission on Sunday to speak with Claude Julien. Elliotte Friedman: Sounds like multiple teams had asked the Bruins permission to speak with Claude Julien. The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Habs, Ducks, Pens, Sens, Blackhawks, Lightning, Leafs and Blues

On the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Montreal Canadiens have been moving Alex Galchenyuk between center and wing, he'll be…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Montreal Canadiens Fire Michel Therrien, Hire Claude Julien

The Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Michel Therrien and hired Claude Julien. This is Julien's second go around with the Canadiens. He coached them from January 17th, 2003 until January 14th, 2006. Julien had a 72-62-10-15 record (W-L-T-OTL) with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens And The Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 radio talking about the Montreal Canadiens and their struggles. McKenzie thinks it's time for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin to do something.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche

On the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche ... Kevin Paul Dupont: If the Boston Bruins trade for Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog and include Brandon Carlo, look for them to trade out some salary in the deal. Jimmy Hayes? Fluto…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Penguins and Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (the Rangers had a scout at the Kings AHL affiliate on the weekend) Don't see a fit between the NY Rangers and LA Kings. The Rangers don't really have any pending unrestricted…

Mark Easson

Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Coyotes and Matt Duchene Best Fits

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck will be one of the Jets goaltenders next season. Ondrej Pavelec could be traded before the deadline, and if not, the pending UFA likely won't be back…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks

On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…

Mark Easson