Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Rumors II: Canadiens and Canucks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Ken Campbell: How much longer can this go on for the Canadiens? Michel Therrien is not problem, but he clearly doesn't the answers right now. Platinum Seat Ghosts: Pierre LeBrun said that Canadiens GM Marc…

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Rumors IV: Ladd Speaks About Contract, Panthers and Canadiens

Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Andrew Ladd hit the rumor mill after reports that contract extension talks between him and the Winnipeg Jets have broken off, and with the Jets turning their attention to Dustin Byfuglien. Ladd talked about his contract status…

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Rumors III: Lightning, Habs, Jets, Flames, Rangers and More

Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman's top priority is to trade Jonathan Drouin. Yzerman is finding the Drouin trade market tough. 15 teams were interested in Drouin.Yzerman was looking for a roster…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Sens, Habs, Jets and Preds

Sportsnet "Headlines": Elliotte Friedman on Tampa Bay Lightning's contract offer to Steven Stamkos. “Earlier this week we reported that the Lightning had made an offer to Steven Stamkos some time in the last few weeks,” Friedman said. “It’s believed that…

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Rumors IV: Drouin, Red Wings, and Senators

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin. “It’s so tough to tell,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman told Edmonton’s 630 CHED Friday. “I think would love to…

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Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens and Sabres

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchford wonders that if James Reimer might land a 1st round pick like some suggest, what would Ryan Miller bring back in a trade?The Canucks could have traded Miller…

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Rumors IV: Updates on the Jonathan Drouin Situation

Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman said that he never told Jonathan Drouin's camp that any trade was close. Frank Seravalli of TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman held a press conference to talk about the Jonathan Drouin suspension and Allan Walsh's…

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Rumors IV: Lightning, Preds, Habs, Bruins, Kings and More

TSNs Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Upwards of twelve teams have had significant talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning about Jonathan Drouin. GM Steve Yzerman could narrow it down to one or two offers soon (24-72 hours), or he'll slow play…

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Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Canucks GM Jim Benning said he's getting calls daily on trade possibilities. Benning also acknowledged that he is one of the most active GMs making calls. Matthew Sekeres: Benning on the trade deadline: "Continue…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Penguins, Leafs and Lightning

Hockey Central at Noon panel discusses if the Montreal Canadiens need to make a major trade to shake things up. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Jonathan Drouin only scored two goals in 19 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and hasn't…

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Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Update … Canadiens Pushing?

On Jonathan Drouin ... Brian Wilde: Source confirming that the Canadiens are making a huge push today for Jonathan Drouin. They are putting a bigger offer on the table for him. Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens are one of a handful…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Blues, Canadiens and Oilers

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Gord Stellick: If Brian Burke was hired a few months earlier by the Maple Leafs back in 2008, his first choice for the Leafs coach would have been Joel Quenneville. Platinum Seat Ghosts: Elliotte…

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