Tag: Roman Polak

NHL News: Bruins, Jets, Sens, Jackets, Wild, Stars, Leafs, Ducks, Flames and Rangers

On the Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak ... Darren Dreger: The Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak agreed on a six-year contract worth $40 million, a $6.667 million salary cap hit. Chris Johnston: "David Pastrnak's deal comes in just under the…

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NHL Rumors: Franson, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Kings, Devils and Bruins

On Cody Franson ... Rick Dhaliwal: It is possible that free agent defenseman Cody Franson signs this week. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Michael Augello: After re-signing Connor Brown over the weekend, the Maple Leafs are now at 48…

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NHL Rumors: Franson, Polak, Demers and Zetterberg

On Cody Franson ... Rick Dhaliwal: The agent for Cody Franson said that interest in the free agent defenseman is picking up and that he should sign a new deal in the next few weeks. The Vancouver Canucks are not…

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NHL Rumors: Remaining UFAs, RFAs and Some Trade Candidates

On remaining free agents and trade candidates ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Looking at the top remaining unrestricted free agents ... Jaromir Jagr - With Travis Zajac's (center) long-term injury, maybe the New Jersey Devils will be interested in the 45-year…

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NHL Rumors: Avs and Zadorov … Will Butcher … Red Wings and Athanasiou

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: There still isn't a deal done between the Colorado Avalanche and RFA defenseman Nikita Zadorov, but continues to maintain that it is just a formality. On Will Butcher ... Ted Kulfan of the…

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NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, And The Arizona Coyotes

On Jaromir Jagr … Michael Langr of NHL.com: The 45-year old Jaromir Jagr didn’t think it would be so hard to get an NHL contract after his 46 point season. “THE MOST SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS I HAVE ARE WITH KLADNO. BECAUSE…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Zadorov, Kaprizov, Polak and Bruins

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Asked if the Dallas Stars could entertain the idea of trading Tyler Seguin. Seguin will need a new contract for 2019-20 and it will end up being…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild

On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…

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NHL Rumors: Bernier, Condon, Polak, Folin, Kovalchuk and Rangers

On the Goalie Market ... Stephen Whyno: It will be interesting to see how the goalie market ends up playing out. Jonathan Bernier has a connection with Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Teams are showing an interest in Senators UFA Mike…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – van Riemsdyk, Bozak, Boyle, Polak

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Maple Leafs have a philosophy that you need to find the right person (ie. Brian Boyle) to fill need, and not just finding anyone to fill a need. The…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Priorities

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Adding a top-four, skilled defenseman - With several players on their entry-level contracts for a couple more years and…

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Capitals, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Blues

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Mark Borowiecki is listed as day-to-day with a leg injury but it's not looking like he'll be returning anytime soon. Coach Guy Boucher said he's "getting closer" but…

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