Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Zaitsev and Radulov … Oilers and Yakupov

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nikita Zaitsev and Alexander Radulov ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Alessandro Rosso translated AllHockey.ru's report for MLHS that the Maple Leafs could be looking to bring Nikita Zaitsev and Alexander Radulov over next season. CSKA Moscow…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More

Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…

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NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Senators and Devils

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: P.K. Subban is traveiling with the team but won't play tonight. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Dion Phaneuf blocked a Brooks Orpik shot earlier this week…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Avs, Lightning, Hawks, Rangers, Jets and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien didn't update Carey Price's status, but he hasn't given up home that Price will return before the end of the season. Renaud Lavoie: P.K. Subban practiced yesterday in a…

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NHL Rumors: Expansion, Jets, Islanders, Stamkos and the Lightning

On NHL Expansion, the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec City, Steven Stamkos and the New York Islanders ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The biggest issue that may come from expansion draft rules talk is players that have no-movement and no-trade…

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NHL Injuries: Avs, Habs, Kings, Coyotes, Flyers and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Nathan MacKinnon will have an MRI on Monday. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: If things go according to plan, P.K. Subban will be back next week. On the Los Angeles Kings…

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NHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Canadiens, Blues, Coyotes and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon suffered a knee injury last night and will be evaluated today. Elliotte Friedman: Eric Gelinas suffered an elbow injury and is out indefinitely. Roger Millions: Hearing that Matt Duchene is out…

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NHL Rumors: Expansion, Canadiens, Jets, and the Oilers

On Expansion ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA talked yesterday in New York about  expansion. The sides would have to negotiate terms of the draft if they decide to expand. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jim Matheson of the…

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NHL Rumors: Cap, Pens, Oilers, Leafs, Habs, Stamkos Odds and More

Friedman 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Teams were informed that next years salary cap could be $74 million if the players vote for the 5 percent escalator. Potential Seattle arena owner Chris Hansen met with the…

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NHL Injuries: Flames, Habs, Ducks, Pens, Leafs and More

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Defenseman Dennis Wideman left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Wideman collided with teammate Joe Colbourne. Head coach Bob Hartley after the game: “the preliminary reports that we got…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flames, and Canucks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: TVA's Renaud Lavoie reported that some within the Canadiens organization don't think they need to fire Michel Therrien and his staff. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said be wouldn't comment on the…

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NHL Rumors: Coaches, GM Meetings, Bruins, Lightning and More

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of Ottawa Sun: There have been three coaching changes this season, but there could be some more depending on playoff performances. Unsuccessful playoff runs could have Bruce Boudreau, Ken Hitchcock and Jack Capuano on the…

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