Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Injuries: Updates On Over 16 Players Including Some Big Names

Dan Murphy: Canucks GM Jim Benning didn't give a timetable for Ryan Miller's return. He said they are prepared to go with Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom for weeks if need be. Elliotte Friedman: Markstrom was an emergency call-up, so…

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Rumors IV: Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Lightning

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs had hoped by now that Jonathan Bernier would have established himself as a No. 1 goalie, but he has been inconsistent. The Maple Leafs will have to decide how to proceed…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…

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Injuries: Zetterberg, Krejci, Kinkaid, TVR, Weber, Kane and Gorges

Shawn Mitchell: Man games lost heading into last night's game - Blue Jackets 359, Canadiens 56. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Bill Roose: Will learn more about the injury later today…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…

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Rumors III: Jets, Panthers, Bruins, Flames and Canucks

Gary Lawless: The Jets are looking for a top-nine forward and the Panthers are looking for depth on the blueline. The Panthers have Sean Bergenheim to offer up, and the Jets have Paul Postma, Jay Harrison and Adam Pardy.  Bergenheim…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Kings

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Dennis Seidenberg has heard the rumors. “People have mentioned those rumors to me, but all I can do at the end of the day is play hockey and work hard. That’s what makes you strong,”…

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Rumors I: Panthers, Jets, Hurricanes, Sabres, Flames and Canadiens

TSN Insider Trading:  LeBrun: Panthers Sean Bergenheim could be traded by Monday. He's asked for a trade and GM Dale Tallon is trying. The Jets, Canucks and Canadiens have shown interest. The asking price is thought to be a third…

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Injuries: Jets, Habs, Oilers, Flyers, Hawks, Leafs, Isles and More

Ken Wiebe: Jets Blake Wheeler left after blocking a Matt Niskanen shot off the inside of his left leg. Arpon Basu: Canadiens Alexei Emelin will be out at least a week, but it could be more. Sergei Gonchar should be…

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Rumors VI: Hurricanes, Panthers, Kings, Sharks, Leafs and Canadiens

Craig Custance of ESPN: Acquiring a first round pick is getting harder these days. “The second-round pick has become the currency of choice on deadline day,” said one Western Conference executive. “The first-round-pick trend has moved to second-round picks.” The Hurricanes…

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Rumors II: Penguins, Flames and the Canadiens

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. “We're getting into the period where names are going to surface and teams are going to get serious,” Rutherford told Trib Total Media. “If it's a guy who's capable…

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Injuries: Petry, Emelin, Perreault, Anderson, Phaneuf, Michalek and More

Mark Spector: Oilers Jeff Petry is out the rest of the game with a rib injury. Anton Lander also left with a shoulder injury. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Alexei Emelin left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Looked like his…

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