Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Trade Target: Arizona Coyotes Antoine Vermette

Antoine Vermette is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. The one player that is…

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Rumors III: Stars, Rangers, Leafs and Canadiens

Jimmy Hascup of USA Today: Stars GM Jim Nill on their trade deadline approach hasn't changed after Tyler Seguin's injury. "Not right now, no," general manager Jim Nill told USA TODAY Sports. "We still have a couple weeks to go,…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Kessel, Panthers, Canadiens, Kings and Scouting

Mike Johnston on Sportsnet: Panthers GM Dale Tallon on Sportsnet 590 on rumors that they are interested in Maple Leafs Phil Kessel. “I think we’re going to stay the course,” Tallon replied when asked directly about his team’s interest in…

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Rumors I: Flames, Habs, Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some GMs who are concerned that the players won't use their five percent escalator to increase next seasons salary cap.Curtis Glencross has a no-trade clause. The Bruins, Penguins, Lightning (possibly) and the Jets have…

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Rumors IV: Leafs, Jagr, Zuccarello, Fisher, Devils, Jets, Hawks and More

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Andrej Sekera's name has comes up the most when teams are looking for a defenseman. Jeff Petry is getting more interest after the Franson trade as he's right-handed. The Penguins, Bruins, Canadiens, Lightning, Red Wings and…

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Rumors III: Canadiens and Senators

The Fourth Period: The Canadiens have been scouting the Coyotes, Oilers and Maple Leafs. The Canadiens are keeping a close eye on the Leafs the past few weeks, as they were interested in Cody Franson. They have had some interest…

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Rumors II: Ducks, Sabres, Panthers and Devils

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The 35-year old Francois Beauchemin is a pending UFA and he hopes to remain with the team. “It would be tough if I would have to leave, I’m not going to lie,” Beauchemin said.…

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Rumors VI: Sekera, Petry, Michalek, Winnik and Phaneuf

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Hurricanes Andrej Sekera will now be the most sought after pending UFA defenseman. Sekera is a left-handed shot. A few playoff teams are looking for a right-handed shot, which could lead them to Jeff Petry.Guessing that…

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Rumors V: Kessel, Panthers, Leafs, Canadiens and Oilers

Harvey Fialkov: the Panthers are interested in Phil Kessel, but they aren't going to give up the young stud the Leafs are after. The Fourth Period: The Leafs are expected to trade Daniel Winnik, David Booth and Korbinian Holzer. Also…

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Rumors I: Leafs, Canadiens, Vermette and Panthers

RDS: (through google translate) The Maple Leafs are interested in Canadiens Michael Bournival and Christian Thomas. Brian Wilde: It would take three or four pieces for the Canadiens to get Phil Kessel. If the Leafs want Bournival and Thomas, the…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Kings, Hawks, Coyotes, Flames, Canucks and More

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers should go after Kings goalie Martin Jones. They have the Penguins 1st round pick from the David Perron trade, and if it takes a prospect as well, so be it. The Blackhawks are…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…

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