Tag: New Jersey Devils

NHL Rumors: Devils, Jets, Islanders, and Canadiens

Devils had wanted to keep Maroon ... Close to naming assistants ... Stan Fischler of MSG Networks: Devils GM Ray Shero says it can be a challenge to remain patient when it comes to free agency. They have hoped to…

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NHL News: Ducks, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have re-signed restricted free agents Kalle Kossila, Kevin Roy, and Andy Welinski to two-way deals. Kossila - $650,000 in the NHL and $125,000 in the minors. Roy - $874,000 in the…

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NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Pens, and Leafs

On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Hoven: The Ducks have signed forward Kalle Kossila to a one-year, two-way deal at $650,000. Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks have signed Kevin Roy to a one-year, two-way deal at $874,000. On the Buffalo Sabres…

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NHL News: Hellebuyck, Schneider, McKegg, Gauthier, and Despres

Jets lock up Connor Hellebuyck ... NHL.com: The Winnipeg Jets avoided salary arbitration with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and locked him up to a six-year contract worth $37 million - a $6.167 million salary cap hit. The 25-year old Vezina finalist…

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NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson – Lightning, Stars, Rangers, and Devils

On the Erik Karlsson trade talks ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Trade talks between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators have subsided. The Dallas Stars have now appear to be the front-runners to trade for defenseman Erik…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins and Brassard … Four Teams Interested In Maroon

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (mailbag) Believe that Phil Kessel will be with the Penguins next season, Zeise doesn't think that Derick Brassard will be. They have too many centers and it doesn't make…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Amir Basu: Elliotte Friedman on his podcast on the Anaheim Ducks: "It's going to be mostly a quiet summer for them, they're going to work on an extensions with John Gibson and Adam Henrique. They're going…

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NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs

On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Grabner, Rieder, Oilers, Habs, Wild, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Pens, and Blues

On Michael Grabner ... Craig Custance: "Nothing done yet on Grabner. He'll be an interesting one to watch as the dominos fall." On Tobias Rieder ... Darren Dreger: "Darren Ferris, agent for Tobias Rieder will present his final 3 options…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Cole, and Free Agency

On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin, and Free Agency ... Darren Dreger: Teams that could make sense to trade for Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin include San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders,…

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NHL Rumors and News: Trading Tavares’ Rights? Ryan, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Preds, Devils, and JvR

On #TavaresWatch ... Nick Kypreos: "Could the wait be in getting Lou to trade his @NYIslanders rights to get the 8th year from another club?" On the Ottawa Senators and Bobby Ryan ... Bruce Garrioch: Bobby Ryan $2 million contract…

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