Tag: Ottawa Senators

NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Hemsky To Ottawa For Picks

The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Ales Hemsky to the Ottawa Senators for a 2014 5th round pick and a 2015 3rd round pick. The Oilers will also retain some salary. The 30-year old is a pending UFA with a…

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Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players I

David Pagnotta: "Since yesterday evening, seems things have picked up with Habs. Again, no guarantees, but they're exploring multiple options on trade front" Pierre LeBrun: "Teams continue to phone Vancouver on Alex Edler... Wasn't a chip Canucks really looking to…

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NHL Trades: Fasth to Oilers, Penner to Caps, Robidas to Ducks, Bryzgalov to Wild, Mullen to Sens, Costello to Canucks

Darren Dreger: The Ducks trade Viktor Fasth to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2014 5th round pick and a 2015 3rd round pick. Nick Kypreos: The Ducks trade Dustin Penner to the Washington Capital for a 2014 4th round pick.…

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Morning Rumors VI: The Bruins Could Be Looking At …..

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Stars Stephane Robidas may be a riskier pickup than some due to his injury, but he may only cost you a second round pick though. “A lot of teams covet ,” said the exec. “He’s a…

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Morning Rumors V: The Kings Are Interested In ….

The Fourth Period: Kings GM Dean Lombardi has been active in his search for a top-six goal scoring forward and a top-four defenseman. They have been eyeing Andrew MacDonald and Christian Ehrhoff. The Kings have been interested in Matt Moulson.…

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Morning Rumors III: Senators Edition – Phillips, Corvo, Michalek, Stewart and Hemsky

James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Bryan Murray, part of transcript from yesterday on deadline and Chris Phillips. On deadline approach: “Well, no question. If we lose that game and a couple of other teams in the race win,…

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Morning Rumors I: Jason Spezza’s Name Enters Rumor Mill

David Pagnotta: Have been told my multiple NHL people the Senators were exploring the Jason Spezza market. Pagnotta never said that he would be 100 percent traded. The Fourth Period: If the right deal is offered, the Senators could trade…

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Evening Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Leafs, Senators, Rangers, Jets and Flyers

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Ryan Kesler remains the Penguins top target. The Penguins are feeling that the Flyers and Blackhawks are gaining interest in Kesler as well. If the Canucks don't move Kesler at the deadline, the Penguins…

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Afternoon Rumors II: Islanders, Blackhawks, Wings, Caps, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Rental Effects

Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The return for Thomas Vanek could be a first round pick (preferably 2015), another pick and a solid prospect. Andrew MacDonald's trade value increased by Dan Girardi re-signing with the Rangers. Starting point will be…

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Afternoon Rumors I: Spezza, Stars, Hawks, Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Goalies and Top 10 Rentals

TSN: Sources telling Darren Dreger that the Senators are 'quietly gauging interest' in Jason Spezza. Spezza has a no-trade clause. Spezza has one-year left on his deal and carries a $7 million salary cap hit. He has a salary of…

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Morning Rumors IV: Stars, Islanders, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Sabres and Scouting Rangers-Bruins

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have about $2.7 million in salary cap space, which would allow the Stars to take on $13 million in players salaries (cap number). Sergei Gonchar has another year at $5 million…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Boston Bruins

Written by John Sheppard and can be followed at @jisheppard. As we are now back from the Olympic break and getting close to the trade deadline, it is time to take a look at the Boston Bruins. First of all before…

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