Tag: NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene, Buyers, Sellers, and Ranking First-Round Picks That Could Be Traded

Matt Duchene options along with Ferland and Johansson Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic:  The scenarios involving Matt Duchene's likely exit from Ottawa are increasing. Duchene and agent Pat Brisson are looking to max out with an eight-year deal. He can do…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Vegas Golden Knights

Dallas Stars, other teams may wait until last minute to deal... Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com:  Jim Nill seems to feel that the market for the deadline may fully set in the final hours. That looks to be a growing trend…

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NHL Rumors: Full Of Detroit Red Wings

Focusing on Gustav Nyquist... Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News:  Business is just business when it comes to the Nyquist front. Ken Holland has made it known that he needs assets to rebuild. However, he understands this market is not…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa, Washington, and Toronto

The latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning Joe Smith of The Athletic:  Tampa searches for that missing piece to the puzzle. With a little wiggle room cap wise, who can they target? Names that keep popping up include Wayne Simmonds,…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings — Howard, Prospects, and more

Detroit Red Wings' Howard a popular commodity... Adam Gretz of NBC Sports:  Another trade deadline means another chance that Jimmy Howard gets traded. Howard is approaching 35 and the tail end of his career. H'e is putting up excellent numbers…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights — George McPhee Exploring Options

Vegas Trade Deadline Primer Jesse Granger of The Athletic:  George McPhee opened with a simple quote. “We’ll be active in terms of knowing what’s going on in the market and talking to everyone, but I couldn’t tell you right now…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers — Prospects, Gretzky, and Sekera

Edmonton Oilers Most Wanted Prospects Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal:  What if the Edmonton Oilers become buyers at the trade deadline? There are ten prospects that teams could have their eyes on in any transaction. A few of the…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars

Should Nashville double down and go all in?  Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  The timing becomes excellent. The Western Conference remains divided between the wild card and the top tier. Nashville stands a chance to rise to the top…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild , and Dion Phaneuf

Does Montreal rethink the trade deadline?  Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  An unexpected run positioned Montreal in this spot and now Marc Bergevin must ponder. Do the Canadiens scour the market for an extra piece or two? Or, does…

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NHL Trade Deadline: What Are The Edmonton Oilers — Buyers, Sellers Or Both?

The Edmonton Oilers stand two points out of a wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Fortunately, no team running away from them leaves them in a position to still make the playoffs. Acting "GM" Keith Gretzky deals from a position…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim, Toronto, Chicago, and Budget Forwards

The Anaheim Not So Mighty Ducks...and Toronto too Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun:  Anaheim faces the unenviable task of tanking unofficially as teams circle around for offers. Anaheim's middle-tiered players look the most likely to move and not the…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Notes and the Rangers

Some trade deadline news and notes... Tracey Myers of NHL.com:  Several teams buying at the trade deadline being active already. The Nashville Predators acquired Brian Boyle and Cody McLeod on Wednesday for a second round and seventh-round pick respectively. The…

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