Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Trade Rumors: Luongo, Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Niederreiter, Subban and Flames

David Ebner of the Globe and Mail: So the Canucks have said they have "two No. 1s" in net and their GM has a potential deal in place. “Would you not say I have two No. 1s right now?” said…

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Gretzky not interested in Leafs … Free agents Benn, Subban and O’Reilly … “Cup of Hope”

Bob McCown via twitter: (tweeted this morning) Gretzky talked to a MLSE board member about the Maple Leafs presidents job. Gretzky not interested. Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos, Damien Cox and Bob McCown talked about Wayne Gretzky becoming the Maple Leafs president…

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Nothing new on Subban-Habs talks … Benn puts offer on table … Kings looking for Dman … Nino requests trade

Dave Stubbs via twitter: There is nothing to report this morning regarding P.K. Subban and Canadiens contract talks. Dustin Leed via twitter: Bob McKenzie on a Subban-Montreal deal "Unless there's a dramatic change in the next little while; these two sides…

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Potential deal in place for Luongo … Luongo market shrinking … Free Agent notes on O’Reilly, Benn and Subban

Cam Cole of the Vancouver Sun: When asked why he hasn't traded Roberto Luongo already, Canucks GM Mike Gillis said: “Roberto has a no-trade, so in discussions prior to the lockout, he had a say in where he was prepared…

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Avs and O’Reilly could be $1.5 million apart … Canucks had a plan … Sharks still testing Gomez … A couple starting goalies

Adrian Dater via twitter: Avalanche GM Greg Sherman says that talks continue with Ryan O'Reilly's agent, Mark Guy. The Avalanche have 2 offers that are on the table: 5 years and $17 million and 2 years and $7 million. The…

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Sunday morning hits: Luongo, Thomas, Babchuk, Benn, Subban, Bertuzzi, Atkinson, Gomez and Islanders

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Panthers have shown interest in Roberto Luongo, but GM Dale Tallon would have to sweeten the pot to land him. Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis hasn't been as aggressive as many had thought.…

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Free Agents notes on the big 4: Benn, Kulikov, O’Reilly and Subban

Dallas Stars via twitter: Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, "We're Deeply committed to getting Jamie Benn in a Dallas Stars jersey for a long, long time." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Benn's agent, Rich Evans, said the Benn has no interest in a…

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Quick hits: Small rule changes, no Subban talks, Red Wings talking Redden, Arnott getting calls

Chris Johnston via twitter: Some small rule changes: "Can't touch puck with hand to win a faceoff and can't grab a player's facemask. Both result in penalties." Chris Johnston via twitter: NHL officials started a 3 day training camp. Renaud Lavoie…

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Interest for Gomez … “Not close” for Subban … No Redden in LA … Visnovsky wants to stay for 2 weeks … O’Donnell retires … Laich’s groin

The Fourth Period: Scott Gomez is already getting some interest for when he's bought out and becomes a free agent. It's possible that he could be picked up before the start of the season. All interest is coming from the…

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Quick hits: Gudbranson, Clune, Hickey, White, Tangradi, Bennett, Oilers, Redden, Hybrid icing, Bailey and Joensuu

George Richards via twitter: The Panthers have suspended defenseman Erik Gudbranson until he's cleared to play, and not just practice. He could start the season with San Antonio in the AHL. Tim Wharnsby via twitter: The Predators claimed Rich Clune…

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One compliance buyout can be used now … Free agent update on Kulikov and Subban

3:40 PM: Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Note on new compliance buyout agreement. Player consent needed to buy player out and player cap hit must be 3M+ Next summer reg rules apply " 3:05 PM: Larry Brooks via twitter: The NHL,…

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Free Agent notes: Iginla, Subban, O’Reilly, Kulikov, Kessel, Letoureau-Leblond and Vandermeer

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Jarome Iginla will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. GM Jay Feaster addressed the Iginla situation on Day 1 of training camp, and won't do so again. "The directive…

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