Tag: Oliver Ekman-Larsson

NHL Rumors: Hampus Lindholm and Rasmus Ristolainen

On Rasmus Ristolainen and Hampus Lindholm ... Bob McKenzie: Rasmus Ristolainen (Sabres), Hampus Lindholm (Ducks) and may be Jacob Trouba ('x' team) have a similar dynamic in terms of the gap between the player and the team. Bob McKenzie: The…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Canucks and Vermette

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Contract talks between the Coyotes and Tobias Rieder's camp continue, but it doesn't appear they are close. Source saying Rieder is now looking for a two-year deal with a cap…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and the Florida Panthers

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes and Red Wings have talked about Pavel Datsyuk and an asset, but it's not on the front burner. Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes GM John Chayka “If we do…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes and Flyers

On the Arizona Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (from last week) Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on the Leafs not saying who they will take with the first overall pick. "There's plenty of time between…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes – Shane Doan and Auston Matthews

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of the Arizona Sports: Coyotes free agent Shane Doan said yesterday on the NHL Network that he would return to the Coyotes next season if they want to have him back. He's talked…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: (from earlier this week) Deciding on a new head coach will be the Wild's top priority. The only players that likely won't be shopped are Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, Mikko…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friedman on the Coyotes trade interest in Auston Matthews: "No, not Ekman-Larsson. They're not doing that." Friedman notes that the Coyotes have one of the best contracts in the league with Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Craig Morgan: Maybe…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks Offseason and Eric Staal

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at areas that Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray should focus on this offseason. Go after Jonathan Drouin - If there is an expansion draft next year, they won't be able…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs and Bruins

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Staples doesn't think the Oilers should trade Taylor Hall this offseason, but he looks at the pros and cons of such a move. Reasons to trade Hall. He isn't…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes and Hurricanes

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Morgan looks at 10 questions the Coyotes are facing the offseason. Co-owner Anthony LeBlanc won't name any names they are considering for their vacant GM position. Names that have been…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes Edition

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The 39-year old Shane Doan will be a free agent after this season, but he only wants to play with Coyotes. “We’ll talk a little bit more about it and…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Isles, Hawks, Devils, Sabres, Ducks and More

Image from TSN Hockey twitter account On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: Carey Price practiced with teammates yesterday. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Coach Michel Therrien: "Carey Price is working hard on the ice and in the gym with the goal to…

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