Tag: NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Garret Sparks, Tanner Pearson, and Victor Hedman

Garrett Sparks not good enough a growing pattern Luke Fox of Sportsnet:  Again, Garret Sparks says the right things to the media and yet the performances remain mostly the same. He allowed two awful angle goals in the 4-1 loss…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Impact, More Edmonton Oilers, and Tyson Barrie

By the numbers of the trade deadline and their impacts Tsn.ca Staff:  The impacts of the trade deadline have been mixed which leads to more questions than answers. For example, among forwards, Anthony Duclair, Kevin Hayes, and Brian Gibbons lead…

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NHL Rumors: Kyle Turris, Joe Sakic, and Connor McDavid

Kyle Turris future to get muddy in Nashville? Adam Vingan of The Athletic (mailbag):  When the question comes up from more than just a source, one stands up and notices. It is clear that Turris is unhappy with his situation…

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NHL Rumors — Thatcher Demko, Patrick Marleau, and yes Columbus

So will it be Thatcher Demko or Jacob Markstrom?  Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Sun:  Vancouver faced this dilemma less than a decade ago with Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo. This ended poorly for Vancouver as Schneider was traded in…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers — Kreider, Buchnevich, Hayes

Risers and fallers of the New York Rangers season Larry Brooks of the New York Post:  Again, there are always a few players that rise up or fall each season. Pavel Buchnevich became a big riser based on his second-half…

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NHL Rumors: Chris Kreider, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Montreal Canadiens

The case for trading Chris Kreider... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News:  Chris Kreider expects to fetch quite a return but will New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton make a deal? That is the question. Kreider earns $4.625 million for…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Gustav Nyquist, and less is more?

Nyquist and the New York Rangers plus more in the Craig Custance mailbag Craig Custance of The Athletic:  Opening up the question and answer session includes the latest on Gustav Nyquist. The Detroit Red Wings forward shopped around for the…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Meet Trade Deadline

Just another Philadelphia Flyers' mailbag:   Dave Isaac of the Courier Post:  Again, the big question becomes what happens to Wayne Simmonds. Does he get traded? Chuck Fletcher and the Philadelphia Flyers face this question now and the growing sense is…

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NHL Rumors: The latest on the Boston Bruins

Charlie McAvoy and the Boston Bruins Marisa Ingemi of the Boston Herald:  A question popped up recently asking how much is Charlie McAvoy worth? The 21-year-old defenseman plays with Zdeno Chara and displays situational awareness not seen in most veterans. Also,…

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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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