Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Ducks, Senators and Panthers

On the New York Islanders ... #Isles are not shopping Kyle Okposo. Haven't changed course on that with the deadline approaching. 4 1/2 hrs left to find some forward help. — Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) February 29, 2016 On the Anaheim…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders and Yakupov

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 on P.A. Parenteau. "It's pretty strong," Johnston said of Paranteau's market. "He'll get the Leafs a second-round pick. He's played very well. He's made…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens – Pacioretty, Galchenyuk and Weise

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jimmy Murphy: Can confirm that the Canadiens are listening to offers (not shopping) on Max Pacioretty and everyone else except P.K. Subban and Carey Price. Jimmy Murphy: Teams that might be interested in Pacioretty: Red…

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NHL Rumors: Hamonic, Boedker and Staal

On Travis Hamonic and Mikkel Boedker ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: It's a long shot that the Islanders will trade Travis Hamonic before the deadline. Hamonic's agent, Kevin Epp, said yesterday that trade likely wouldn't happen until the offseason. “I…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists From Eight Games Last Night

Scouting the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers ... Dennis Bernstein: Scouts/Reps listed for the Kings-Oilers: Canadiens (4), Ducks (3), Rangers (2), Blues (2), Bruins, Predators, Sabres, Hurricanes, Capitals, Lightning, Sharks, Devils and Blackhawks. Dennis Bernstein: Canadiens Marc Bergevin and Rick…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and the New York Islanders

On the Winnipeg Jets and New York Islanders ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 on if a Jacob Trouba for Travis Hamonic trade is in the ballpark. “It’s in the ballpark. I just think that…

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NHL Rumors: Nine Trade Targets and Possible Matches

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: GM's on doing business at the trade deadline. “I don’t think it’s pressure,” Wilson replied. “It’s just doing your job: Evaluating your team and what you can add. Then you look at what the…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Penguins and Islanders

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... birky: Bob McKenzie said on TSN that the Flyers may have had an offer of two 2nd round picks on the table for Radko Gudas. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Josh Yohe of DK Pittsburgh…

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NHL Rumors: Headlines, Oilers, Sabres and Blackhawks

Sportsnet Saturday "Headlines" ... Sportsnet: What teams are looking for leading up to the trade deadline.Forwards - Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Islanders and Ducks.Defenseman - Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks and Lightning. Goalies - Flames and Sharks. Friedman said the Calgary Flames…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, and First Round Picks

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile is a little hesitant on making significant changes to his roster leading up to the trade deadline. "I think before I go outside the organization, I…

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