Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: (before Jeff Carter's injury) If the Kings feel they need to upgrade their top-nine before the trade deadline, they could offer up defensemen Jake Muzzin…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Scouting Flyers-Panthers, Islanders and Senators

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: (answer question) doesn't think that the Sharks can wait much longer before having to make a move. The need to address their lack of depth at forward - they need to add more…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Avalanche and Red Wings

On the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders ... NHL Prospect Watch: Pierre McGuire hinted that maybe the Canadiens and Islanders are exploring a three-way trade. That could be the reason that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has been at…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Rangers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: thinks that the Edmonton Oilers need another experienced defenseman until Andrej Sekera returns and that they are looking at Vegas Golden Knights blueline. Jon Merrill is a cheap defensive defenseman. Jason Garrison is…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders

On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: (defenseman Matt Niskanen was placed on the LTIR and the recalling of Madison Bowey) Will be interested to see if the Capitals look to make a trade for a defenseman. The Vegas Golden Knights…

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NHL Injuries: Isles, Hurricanes, Habs, Capitals, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Wild and Canucks

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Jordan Eberle took a hit in practice on Thursday. He said he was sore yesterday but should be okay to play this weekend. Arthur Staple: Forward Cal Clutterbuck said he felt…

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NHL Rumors: Athanasiou, Senators, Golden Knights and Islanders

On Andreas Athanasiou ... Dhiren Mahiban: Have been informed that Hockey Canada contacted Andreas Athanasiou about playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Athanasiou will decide on playing for Canada at the Karjala Cup soon. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch:…

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NHL News: Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Islanders, Flyers, Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Sharks and Jets

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Niklas Kronwall had a good practice yesterday and is hopeful for tonight. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Erik Karlsson had been hoping to play…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Red Wings, and Hurricanes

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Center Patrice Bergeron has been ruled out of Wednesday's game as his lower-body injury "isn't responding like we hoped" according to coach Bruce Cassidy. They are hopeful that Bergeron will be able to go…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Answering twitter questions Eric Engels: Don't think that Alex Galchenyuk is going anywhere for the time being. Eric Engels: Don't see the Canadiens being able to trade for Matt Duchene. On Vladimir Kuznetsov Aivis Kalnins:…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Avs, Golden Knights, Red Wings, Jets and Islanders

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Kyle Turris wouldn't comment on his pending free agency after this season. Focusing on hockey and leaving the talks up to his agent. Don Brennan: Turris said that he hasn't requested a…

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NHL Rumors: Avs and Duchene … Senators and Turris

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Expectations for the Avalanche aren't high this season, so GM Joe Sakic won't be on the hot seat right away. He does have time to make a…

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