Tag: NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Micheal Ferland And His Worth

A Little Story Of Ferland And Skinner Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News And Observer:  The Carolina Hurricanes face a crossroads of sorts when it comes to Micheal Ferland. They look at recent history where Jeff Skinner was lost for a…

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NHL Rumors: Just Got That Philadelphia Feeling

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins-Flyers game: Chicago Blackhawks (3), Ottawa Senators (2), Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, and the Detroit Red Wings. Philadelphia Getting A Reset? Jordan…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Tkachuk, And Doughty

Where Hayes, Zuccarello May End Up Nichols On Hockey: Chris Nichols touches up on Elliotte Friedman's thoughts as to where Hayes and Zuccarello may go come the trade deadline. Hayes could fetch interest from several teams while Zuccarello may have…

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NHL Rumors: As The Pietrangelo Turns

Five Potential Destinations For Alex Pietrangelo THN: Matt Larkin discusses some possible landing spots for the St. Louis Blues defenseman. Those prominently include Toronto and Edmonton for starters. Both are in dire need for blueliners but they are not the…

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NHL Free Agent Period: New Jersey, Toronto, and more

New Jersey: Who stays and who goes? Abbey Mastrasco of NorthJersey.com:  Free agency begins July 1st and one of the bigger names New Jersey has in the UFA market is Patrick Maroon. No true consensus exists but the feeling is…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Tavares, Tavares!

The John Tavares Calculator The TSN.ca staff compiled this to illustrate how many dollars it may take to sign Tavares. Please understand that locations have some advantages and disadvantages. Toronto pays more in taxes but has endorsements and U.S. dollars last…

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NHL Rumors: More Free Agents, Trade Talk, and Paul Stastny

Free agent questions to ponder Tom Gulitti of NHL.com answers some important questions as free agency approaches. While John Tavares weighs his options, and Erik Karlsson waits for Ottawa, there is still news. Where does James van Riemsdyk sign? Will…

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NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson, John Tavares, John Moore, and Carter Hutton

More on John Tavares plus musings Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports that the sweepstakes are underway. Pat Brisson and CAA determined to funnel the applicants through this week. There are five teams making pitches in person with another 2-3…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Minnesota Wild

The final hours for Max Pacioretty in Montreal?  Eric Engels of Sportsnet ponders is this really the end of Pacioretty's days in Montreal. The Canadiens forward is involved in several rumors and a variety of destinations. Also, he has an…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the New York Islanders ... Andrew Gross of Newsday checks in with the New York Islanders. The makeover continues as New York needs defense and even goaltending help. Likely, defensive needs can be addressed in this draft. There exists…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings Looking For Offense … Do The Philadelphia Flyers Trade Wayne Simmonds?

On the Los Angeles Kings... Curtis Zupke of the L.A. Times:  Rob Blake constantly is working the phones while exploring draft options. Contrary to last night, Gabe Vilardi expects to crack the lineup this year or next and will likely…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Senators, Canadians, Rangers and Sabres

Musings on trade rumors and draft from Vegas Chris Johnson of Sportsnet:  The one thing clear about the San Jose Sharks is this - San Jose sets itself up to pursue free agents after the Mike Hoffman trade. Also, Ottawa…

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