Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Islanders and Panthers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tom Dougherty of CSN Philly: The Flyers have five pending RFAs, but Brayden Schenn is their only priority to get signed to a long-term deal. Schenn said there were no contract talks during the season,…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Avalanche and Islanders

On the LA Kings ... Eric Duhatschek: (when asked about the Flames) From Duhatschek's understanding, John Stevens will be staying with the Kings. It's a good fit for him there. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Won't be a…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Islanders and Coyotes

On the Washington Capitals ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Capitals need to re-sign pending restricted free agent Marcus Johansson, but only if they can do it at a reasonable rate. Mike Richards and Jason Chimera should not be brought…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Ducks, Flames, Blues and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Had Travis Hamonic still wanted to be traded, the price to acquire him would have been higher for the Oilers than it would for Sami Vatanen or Tyson Barrie,…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and New York Islanders

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton continues to work on signing prospect Pavel Buchnevich. While there is still some work to do on it, sources saying it could be completed…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canucks, Oilers and Senators

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins GM Don Sweeney was seen chatting it up with Jimmy Vesey at a Harvard function. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins need to improve their blueline this offseason. Six defensemen the Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders – Hamonic, Okposo and Nielsen

On the New York Islanders ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas of focus for Islanders GM Garth Snow this offseason. Trade Travis Hamonic - He's a valuable part of the Islanders, but if he still wants to…

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NHL Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Kings

On the New York Islanders ... Mark Herrmann of Newsday: NY Islanders GM Garth Snow needs to find a winger, maybe two if Kyle Okposo leaves in free agency, for John Tavares this offseason. A power forward who can score…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Sens and Blackhawks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: At a 11 AM press conference at the Gila River Arena, the Coyotes are expected to name the soon to be 27-year old John Chayka as the teams next general…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Lightning, and the Islanders

On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Alexander Radulov confirms that he'll play in the NHL next season. Slava Malamud: The Russian National team forgives Radulov and will allow him to play in the World Championship. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have…

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