Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part II: Ranking Forwards 1 to 5

With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…

Sean Tierney

Rumors II: Ehrhoff, Ladd, Hoffman, Oduya, Galchenyuk and More

Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Rick Curran, the agent for UFA Christian Ehrhoff, in an email to PHT. “ doesn’t mind having the flexibility of a single year commitment. He’s confident in his ability to provide a valued role…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Kuznetsov, Galchenyuk, Boedker and Stewart

Chuck Gormley: Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov said that they had talked about a longer contract, but they settled on a two-year deal. On a longer deal: 'We'll see later.' David Pagnotta: There isn't much of an update on Alex Galchenyuk and…

Mark Easson

Rumors XIV: Blues, Habs, Kings, Oilers, Leafs, Bruins, Green, and Ward

On the Blues and Shattenkirk ... I would NOT rule out possibility of Blues entertaining idea of trading Shattenkirk. He has 2 more years left on his deal at 4.25m AAV (1/2)— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) July 1, 2015 On the…

Mark Easson

Rumors X: Giordano, Saad, Sekera, Avs, Backups and Martin

On the Flames and Mark Giordano ... #Flames Giordano now eligible to sign #NHL extension. Hearing starting point on max term is 72m over 8 years.— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 1, 2015 On the Blue Jackets and Brandon Saad ...…

Mark Easson

Rumors V: Jets, Canadiens, Maple Leafs and Penguins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Jets should look at the free agent forward crop. They have three centers and four right wingers hitting the open market. Five forwards that GM Kevin Cheveldayoff should look at: Alexander Semin, Drew Stafford, Brad…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Jets, Canadiens, Senators, Jackets, Sabres and Canes

On the Jets ... Sounds like there's some work to do on Andrew Ladd deal with #nhljets. Deal tomorrow would be a surprise. Still moving forward #bn— gary lawless (@garylawless) June 30, 2015 #NHLJets have told Jim Slater the team…

Mark Easson

Rumors V: Kessel, Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens

Andy Strickland: The Maple Leafs have told at least one team that they would be willing to retain $2 million of Phil Kessel's contract in a trade. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Bruins now have goalies Tuukka Rask, Martin Jones,…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Franson, Richards, Sekera, Stafford, Frolik, and the Habs

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Cody Franson's agent said that they have spoken with "half a dozen" teams. “Just tire-kicking. General stuff,” Johannson said of the talks. “We already know who the teams are that would need someone like…

Mark Easson

Rumors V: Penguins, Ducks, Stars, Sharks, and Canadiens

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn't going to rush into anything in his search for a top-six winger. Options could be Phil Kessel, Patrick Sharp, Jeff Skinner, Jiri Hudler and maybe UFA Justin Williams. LeBrun thinks that…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Oilers, Devils, Capitals, Kings and, Canadiens

On the Oilers ... Oilers have bought themselves some time by acquiring Gryba and Reinhart. No need to rush Nurse, and Gryba helps out with some muscle— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) June 27, 2015 Schultz and Klefbom, Fayne and Nurse --…

Mark Easson

Rumors XVIII: Pens, Canes, Oilers, Habs, Panthers, Preds and More

On the Penguins ... As one source put it, Penguins are all over the map on players they're looking at, trade route and free agency. — William DePaoli (@TIOPS_DePaoli) June 26, 2015 Multiple sources have confirmed to me that the…

Mark Easson