Tag: NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Brock Boeser, Mikko Rantanen, Patrik Laine, and Kyle Connor

A few more dollars for Brock Boeser?  Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  It's all about term and money for the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser. The intriguing part is the cap comparables that Boeser draws himself to -- Johnny…

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NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Smith, and more

The moving of Milan Lucic? Ed Duhatschek of The Athletic:  With Michael Ferland signing in Vancouver last week, Milan Lucic's chances of going home shrunk to all but zero. A Milan Lucic for James Neal swap makes some sense for…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Kris Russell, Matt Benning, and Darnell Nurse

Edmonton Oilers Kris Russell and Matt Benning are possible trade targets in this edition of NHL Rumors. Also, the projection of Darnell Nurse is explored.

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins: Marcus Pettersson, Nikita Gusev, and Nick Bjugstad

Pittsburgh is in the NHL Rumors as they have to get cap compliant but cannot afford Nikita Gusev. Signing Marcus Pettersson is a priority and the RFA's.

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NHL Rumors: Patric Hornqvist, Nick Bjugstad, Bryan Rust, and more

Finding the most likely Pittsburgh Penguin trade bait... Shelly Anderson of Pittsburgh Hockey NOW:  The Penguins trade bait focuses on three players basically. Patric Hornqvist, Nick Bjugstad, and Bryan Rust. Now, a problem exists in the fact that teams know…

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NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, Thomas Vanek, and the Winnipeg Defense

Could Patrik Laine be another offer sheet candidate?  David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period:  With Sebastian Aho signing an offer sheet, the gates have been released. There are reports too that Brayden Point turned do

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NHL Rumors: Colin Miller, Max Pacioretty, and other Vegas cap casualties?

Colin Miller, Max Pacioretty, and others may be cap casualties (written prior to the Erik Haula trade but more cap cutting is still needed) Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  William Karlsson signed a fairly friendly eight-year extension but the…

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NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall, Los Angeles Kings, and Minnesota Wild

Taylor Hall taking a relaxed approach to a contract extension Mike Morreale of NHL.com:  New Jersey is letting Taylor Hall soak in all the information before he even thinks of a contract extension. "There is no formal meeting planned at…

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NHL Rumors — Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, Torey Krug, and more

Columbus Blue Jackets on Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Matt Duchene Aaron Portzline of The Athletic:  The questions never go away but Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky. Even Matt Duchene wants $9.5 million to $10 million AAV to stay in…

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NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes

Joe Thornton looks to play one year, maybe more. Tom Gulitti of NHL.com:  Again, Thornton reiterated he wanted to play at least one more year with the San Jose Sharks. "We'll talk. We'll sit down," Thornton said. "I'll sit down…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and the Edmonton Oilers

Justin Braun addition could mean Philadelphia defense subtraction? Dave Isaac of the Courier Post:  A crowded Philadelphia Flyers' defensive corps includes Justin Braun now. It begs the question. So, who may be out of town by the time the season…

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NHL Rumors: Torey Krug, Second Line Boston Right Wing, and St. Louis Summer

The Boston Bruins have to figure out what to do with Torey Krug at some point and find a second-line right wing solution. Then, there's the St. Louis Blues.

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