Tag: Nathan MacKinnon

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) is 99 percent sure that Antti Niemi won't be back with the Stars next season, likely a buyout. Kari Lehtonen will be back but in a…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Sabres, Lightning, Kings and Islanders

On the Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: A league executive said that Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is not as untouchable as he once was. Pro scouts…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers

On Jarome Iginla, LA Kings, and Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Source saying that the LA Kings have kicked around the idea of trading for Jarome Iginla. Darryl Sutter coached Iginla back in Calgary. There is nothing saying…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – MacKinnon, Duchene, Landeskog and Lacroix

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of Bleacher Report: Two sources have said that former Avalanche president and GM Pierre Lacroix would be interested in returning to the NHL, and preferably in Colorado. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Avalanche…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canucks, Islanders and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a winger to play with Jonathan Toews. They may have an 'itchy trigger finger.' Bonus overages for…

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NHL Rumors: Dreger and McKenzie on the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 on the Colorado Avalanche and what they could do before the trade deadline. Dreger wonders if they should sit tight for now and see where…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Looking For Depth and An Outdoor Game

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion is in Montreal scouting the World Juniors, and he'll also be talking to teams about adding some depth upfront. Dorion has been actively talking to…

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NHL Rumors: Teams are Calling the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avs forward Cody McLeod has been a healthy scratch this season and is averaging under six minutes a game. He carries a $1.33 million cap through next season and would…

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NHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche Have Some Big Decisions Ahead Of Them

On the Colorado Avalanche ... The Fourth Period: The Avs are expected to trade Jarome Iginla before the trade deadline, and he won't be the only one. Sources saying the Semyon Varlamov could be moved. It would take a huge…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Is it time to blow it up?

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Darren Dreger: "Duchene, Landeskog...name a core player and the rumors will be flying once the roster freeze lifts. Something has to give in Colorado." Adrian Dater: There are 50 games remaining for the Avalanche, "but it…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Canucks, Stars, Avs, Wild, Kings and Blue Jackets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Coyotes could make another attempt to re-sign center Martin Hanzal. It may depend on how good the trade offers are for him between now and the trade deadline. On Vadim Shipachyov and Evgenii…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Russell, Versteeg, Lightning and Stars

On the Calgary Flames ... Michael Traikos: Flames RFA Johnny Gaudreau on his contract status: "I don’t think I’m speaking to my agent for the next 15 to 20 days…end of tournament see where it goes" Rob Vollman of ESPN: When looking…

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