Tag: Nathan MacKinnon

NHL Rookie Watch: Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon Scouting Reports Date of birth: 09/01/1995 Height: 6' 0" Weight: 182 Position: C Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round, 1st overall in 2013 by Colorado Corey Pronman Hockey Prospectus - @coreypronman Year in Review: MacKinnon was a dominant player in…

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Morning Rumors: Vanek, Chaisson, Depres, Ducks, Penguins, Gardiner, Ryan, Glencross and the Flyers

Jim Matheson: Lots of people think that Thomas Vanek may take a pay-cut and sign with the Wild in the summer. He went to school in Minnesota and is good friends with Jason Pominville. Nathan MacKinnon is living J.S. Giguere's…

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Morning Rumors: Vrbata, Stastny, Reimer-Bernier and Yakupov-Murray

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Radim Vrbata and the Coyotes have shelved contract talks until the end of the season. Vrbata is in the last year of three-year, $9 million deal. He's scored 90 goals over the past four seasons.…

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Morning Hits: Dvorak, Morrow, MacKinnon, Stewart, Scouting Avs-Ducks and Erat

Michael Smith: The Hurricanes sign Radek Dvorak to a one-year deal, $600,000 NHL deal. He'll get $125,000 in the AHL, $250,000 is guaranteed. Lou Korac: Blues Brenden Morrow is still having visa issues with his status for tonight up in…

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Morning Hits: Despres, Lightning, Red Wings, Fraser, 2013 draft picks and St. Louis

Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said the "major portion" of the decision to send Simon Despres to the AHL was that he is waiver-exempt. Erik Erlendsson: The sending of Ondrej Palat to the AHL and recalling of Brett Connolly…

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Injury Notes: Gagner, Voracek, Stalberg, Boll, Laich, MacKenzie, Daley and MacKinnon

Bob McKenzie: The doctors who did Oilers Sam Gagner's jaw surgery said he'll be out the lineup for two months. David Strehle: Flyers Jakub Voracek left last nights game with an upper-body injury. Sam Carchidi: Injured his lower-back after crashing into the…

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Injury Notes: Lightning, Red Wings, Rangers, Avs, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Devils, Stars, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks

Damian Cristodero: Lightning Teddy Purcell is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. George Sipple: Red Wings Johan Franzen (hip) practiced yesterday and will play today. George Sipple: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson (groin) practiced yesterday. Darren Helm (groin/back) practiced yesterday morning. Helene…

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Morning Hits: Kulemin, Raymond, MacKinnon, Cleary, Ekman-Larsson, Grabovski and Hybrid Icing

Sean Gentile of the Sporting News: (before Kadri signed - s/t Spector's Hockey) Gentile wonders if the Maple Leafs would consider trading Nikolai Kulemin with the goal of not taking back any salary. If they signed Mason Raymond to an…

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Morning Hits: Brodeur on Kovalchuk, Avalanche, Flames, Flyers, Hurricanes, Senators and Kinkaid

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Martin Brodeur on his disappointment that Ilya Kovalchuk left: "Oh, definitely ... Look what did to get him to New Jersey. Losing some of the draft picks, some of the current players, the money that was…

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Morning Hits: Stastny-Miller, Helm, Senators Captaincy, Byfuglien, Brunette and Barkov

Darren Dreger: Sabres source said the Paul Stastny-Ryan Miller trade rumors are bogus. Brendan Savage of MLive: Red Wings Darren Helm is progressing from his back injury, but may not be ready to start the season. "I'm not thinking about…

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Trade Rumor: The Avalanche Could Send Paul Stastny To The Sabres For Ryan Miller

Josh Rimer: Rimer has been told to not be surprised if the Avalanche trade Paul Stastny to the Sabres for Ryan Miller. Stastny will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. He could use a change of scenery to…

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Morning Hits: Mitchell, Martinez, Lindholm, All-Star Game, Oldest and Youngest Teams and Avs Q&A

Brian Compton: Opening night was eight weeks away from last night. Dennis Bernstein: Bernstein thinks that if Willie Mitchell can remain healthy, the Kings could look to deal Alec Martinez to a team that incurs an injury to their blueline.…

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