NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that John Tavares didn't turn down an $84 million offer from the Islanders (report from 91.9 Sports in Montreal). The Islanders and Tavares have barely talked numbers. Arthur Staple:…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Top Five Trade Destinations for Matt Duchene
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: Wondering if the easiest solutions for the Oilers and Leon Draisaitl is a two-year bridge deal with a $6 million salary cap hit. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Hard to argue that…
NHL Rumors: Zadorov, Faksa and Duchene
On Nikita Zadorov ... Slava Malamud: @Boogaard_2 of Sport Express is reporting that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov has a contract agreement in place with CSKA if he's not able to re-sign with the Avalanche soon. On Radek Faksa ... Sean Shapiro:…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Matt Duchene
ColumsuOn the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets continue to look for a top-six center and continue talks with the Colorado Avalanche about Matt Duchene. The Avs traded for center Colin Wilson to…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Blue Jackets, Bruins and Predators … Kruger Trade Hang Up
On Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: Was hearing (last night) that nothing was imminent with regards to Matt Duchene. There is trade talk and parties are thinking about it. On Duchene and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Have…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Bruins and Ducks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: "#CBJ pursuing all avenues to load up offensively, but pecking order appears to be trade first, then FA market. Could be fun day on Saturday ... No. 1 pursuit remains No. 1 center,…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Jackets, Preds, Isles, Williams, Bonino, Kulikov and Jagr
On Matt Duchene ... Darren Dreger: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators have trade offers for Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. Other teams are still calling the Avs as well and the Avs continue their waiting game. Aaron Portzline:…
On Protected Lists and the Expansion Draft …
On Protected Lists and the Expansion Draft ... Pierre LeBrun: "A reminder: some of the players you will see exposed today may already be protected in another fashion by a side deal with Vegas." Pierre LeBrun: "Another reminder: teams are…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: There have been reports that the Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights have reached an agreement leading up to the expansion draft. The Blue Jackets will pay a…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Kings, Flames and Stars
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have an offer on the table for 2015 6th round pick defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. He'll be coming over to the NHL at some point but it's unclear when. Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason Priorities
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Entering the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to look at acquiring another top-four defenseman. They have an excellent top pairing of Zach Werenski and Seth Jones. David…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Leafs, Devils, Panthers, Sens, Pens and Blue Jackets
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Forward Vladislav Namestnikov left last night's game after re-aggravated his lower-body injury. He'll be re-evaluated today. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Forward Tyler Bozak worked out off-ice yesterday and…