Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Headlines, Oilers, Sabres and Blackhawks

Sportsnet Saturday "Headlines" ... Sportsnet: What teams are looking for leading up to the trade deadline.Forwards - Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Islanders and Ducks.Defenseman - Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks and Lightning. Goalies - Flames and Sharks. Friedman said the Calgary Flames…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Habs, Capitals, Sharks and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Andrew Desjardins was traded to the Blackhawks at last years trade deadline for Ben Smith. “You always know the deadline’s coming, so you try to prepare yourself,” Desjardins said.…

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NHL Rumors: Garrioch Rumor Roundup

Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving is wanting to be active on the trade front. Teams are calling about pending UFAs Jiri Hudler and Kris Russell. Word is the Flames and…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens – Subban and Scouting MON-PHI

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger of TSN: The Canadiens aren't going to trade P.K. Subban. He's not being shopped and they aren't calling around to see if there is a trade market for him. If teams are calling…

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NHL Rumors: P.K. Subban and the Montreal Canadiens

On P.K. Subban and the Montreal Canadiens ... TSNs Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: "I don't think Marc Bergevin has any intention of trading P.K. Subban." Damien Cox: "Difference between chasing Stamkos and pursuing P.K. is Stamkos can be acquired for…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens “Gauging the Market” on Subban and Others

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Louis Jean: "Not suggesting #Canadiens will trade Subban. Just saying one team confirmed #Habs are "gauging the market"." Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun called around yesterday to see if P.K. Subban's name was out there at…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Jets, Panthers and Avalanche

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Defenseman Eric Gryba is out a month with a knee injury, giving them more time to discuss a contract extension. If they were interested in wanting to trade him, it's unlikely now. On…

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NHL Rumors: Treliving Talks Flames … Scouting CGY-MIN

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: When asked if he'd like to return next year, pending UFA Karri Ramo said:"It's not a bad option." It doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, but can you really blame him? Aaron Vickers…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hawks, Habs, Pens, Sabres, Bruins and more

TSN Insider Trading:Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are checking out the trade value for pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. On the open market, he could get five plus years and $5 million per year. They'd like to re-sign him, but if…

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NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…

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NHL Rumors: Notes on Steven Stamkos

On Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and other possible destinations ... Darren Dreger of TSN: It's not likely that Steven Stamkos will sign with the Maple Leafs if he hits the open market on July 1st when you look at…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting, Avs, Blue Jackets and Flyers

Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars on Thursday night ... Judd Sirott: The Jets had two people from their hockey operations department watching the Blackhawks - Stars game. Ken Wiebe: The Blackhawks are expected to be one the teams…

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