Tag: St. Louis Blues

Rumors I: Canucks, Senators, Bruins and Red Wings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canucks are looking for a second round pick for Eddie Lack. Moving Lack would create room for Jacob Markstrom.The Blues have likely decided to move Brian Elliott. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…

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Rumors I: Rangers – Nash, Talbot, McIlrath, St. Louis, Hagelin and more

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash only made an impact in two of their seven games against the Lightning, which is not good enough. Brooks asks this question: What does a team do when its leading goal-scorer…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Leafs, Senators and the Goalie Market

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Scouting sources are convinced the Coyotes will draft Dylan Strome. The Leafs will then have to decide on whether to draft Mitch Marner or Noah Hanifin. “The Leafs need a defence going forward,” said…

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Rumors II: Senators, Jets and Devils

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators finished their amateur scouting meetings last week, but there is still a lot for GM Bryan Murray and his staff to do in the upcoming weeks. Goalies - the Senators would like…

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Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres

Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…

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Rumors I: Sobotka, Sens, Hamilton, St. Louis, Stamkos and McQuaid

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Vladimir Sobotka's KHL contract has an out clause, and that window will be closing soon. Blues GM Doug Armstrong met with Sobotka's agent at the World Championships. Sobotka is to make…

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs

Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…

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Rumors III: Coaching part II: Wings, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Blues

Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs and Sabres are in a bidding war for Mike Babcock. No decision has been made yet. Hearing that the Red Wings final offer was for five-years at $4 million per season. Babcock could embrace the…

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Rumors I: Four Teams In On Babcock … Leafs GM/Coaching Search

Ansar Khan of MLive: Wonder if Mike Babcock will take less to remain Red Wings where his family is comfortable, or will he take the best offer and move on?The Red Wings expect a decision by Friday at the latest.Four…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching Notes and Top Vacancies

Elliott Friedman on SportsNet saying that barring a major breakdown, Todd McLellan will be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Most desirable coaching vacancies: 1. Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid and the young forwards…

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Rumors II: Coaching – Blues, Oilers and Maple Leafs

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: With Doug Armstrong still over at the World Championships, there won't a be decision made on head coach Ken Hitchcock until at least next week. “I’m not going to put a timeline on…

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Rumors I: Blues, Wild, Petry, Stoll, Subban and McIntyre

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues owner Tom Stillman doesn't deny hearing the rumors that some players were not happy with coach Ken Hitchcock, though downplayed if they were universal. “I know there is a lot of…

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