Tag: Patrick Wiercioch

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…

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NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators

On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member:  "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…

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NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More

Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Blues, Devils and Flames

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirms that he's in talks with Chris Neil about an extension. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Heading into last night, the Senators were four…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Flames, Canadiens and Senators

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson left the door open for potentially more trades before the deadline. On the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames ... Eric Engels: The Canadiens are one of the teams…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…

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Rumors: Senators and Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: With the roster freeze approaching, Garrioch thinks that now is the time for GM Bryan Murray to make a deal. Problem being, the market is soft and it's not…

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Rumors: Blue Jackets, Trade Bait Board and the Coyotes

On the Blue Jackets ... Mark Millard of theScore: Darren Dreger on Insider Trading said that Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen is "softly in play." "That doesn't mean that Jarmo Kekalainen, the general manager of the Blue Jackets, is calling teams…

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Injuries: Habs, Blues, Hawks, Bruins, Lightning, Sens and More

On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price will return from his injury and will start tonight. Arpon Basu: Torrey Mitchel won't be traveling with the team because of a lower-body injury. On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the…

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Rumors II: Avs, Ducks, Wild, Sens, Lightning, Blues and Jets

Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friemdman of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla told Adrian Dater that he won't approve any in-season trades for family reason. Friedman has zero evidence that Tyson Barrie is on the trade block, and thinks they would love…

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Rumors: Senators and Avalanche

On the Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has been making calls around the league, and his priority may have moved to adding some help on the blueline. The Sens kicked tires on Matt…

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Rumors II: Avs, Sens, Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Blues

On the Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene is NOT on the trade block and never was. The Avalanche are not actively trying to trade Duchene. "Much respect 4 my Canadian peers, but unless I'm being played, no substance here"…

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