Tag: Radim Vrbata

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Blackhawks are considering winger Jarome Iginla. Would give the Blackhawks more depth/insurance up front. Mark Lazerus: Adding to Dater's report ... Have heard Iginla's thrown around, but given the Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Central Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Avs, Sabres, Coyotes, Lightning, Isles, Sharks and Blackhawks

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche game ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Canadiens - Avs games: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Coyotes, Sabres, Canucks, Blues and Bruins

On the Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If the Colorado Avalanche are out of the playoff race at the trade deadline, it will be interesting to see what Jarome Iginla will want…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Red Wings and Sabres

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... General Fanager: Sources saying the Maple Leafs and Jared Cowen will have another grievance hearing regarding the Leafs attempted buy out. It's not scheduled yet, but should happen soon. On the Arizona Coyotes and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Coyotes, Avalanche and Senators

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Source saying the Arizona Coyotes and free agent Radim Vrbata are close to finalizing a one-year deal. An announcement could come today. The Coyotes desperately needed a top-six right winger.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Canucks, Avs, and Who Could Retire After Season

On Las Vegas ... Ken Boehlke of the Sin Bin: On Sportsbook Radio yesterday, Bill Foley confirmed that they have narrowed the list of potential team names down to four. "The team name is one of those four. It’s not…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and the Top 10 Remaining UFAs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: He has off-ice issues, but the timing for the Canucks to land a second-line left-winger in Evander Kane may not be better. Kane has a August 1st court date…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from late last week) Stars GM Jim Nill on RFA Valeri Nichushkin. "We've talked to his agent. We've exchanged offers and just going through the process." Nill on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hoffman, Johansson, Vrbata, Top Remaining UFAs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ryan McKenna of the Globe and Mail: The Senators and Mike Hoffman have an arbitration hearing set for August 4th. “We’re in the midst of trying to sign a new contract here,” Hoffman said, whose…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Radulov and Top Remaining UFAs

On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... John Shannon: Hearing that a Coyotes - Shane Doan deal is close. He's not going anywhere. John Shannon: When he signs, it will be for one year. Craig Morgan: Source saying that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lucic, Campbell, Boedker, Hamhuis, Russell and Perron

On Milan Lucic ... David Pagnotta: Source saying the Kings final offer to Milan Lucic was for eight years and $34 million - a $4.25 million cap hit. He's making $8 million more and one less year with the Oilers.…

Mark Easson