Tag: St. Louis Blues

NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs

On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…

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NHL News and Notes: KHL, Voynov, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Blues and Golden Knights

On KHL Signings ... Aivis Kalnins: Viktor Antipin signs with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. Aivis Kalnins: Antipin will make around $2 million a season. Aivis Kalnins: Nikolai Kulemin sign with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. On Slava Voynov ... Aivis…

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NHL Trade: Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O’Reilly To The St. Louis Blues

The Buffalo Sabres have traded center Ryan O'Reilly to the St. Louis Blues for a 2019 1st round pick, a 2021 2nd round pick, prospect Tage Thompson, and forwards Patrick Berglund and Vladimir Sobotka. The 27-year old O'Reilly was drafted…

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NHL Rumors: Ryan O’Reilly – Sabres, Blues, and Sharks

On the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly ... Pierre LeBrun: "Was just emailing with a source from league head office on this. Sabres got clarification from the NHL that while ROR bonus was payable today, they've got until midnight tonight…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Grabner, Rieder, Oilers, Habs, Wild, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Pens, and Blues

On Michael Grabner ... Craig Custance: "Nothing done yet on Grabner. He'll be an interesting one to watch as the dominos fall." On Tobias Rieder ... Darren Dreger: "Darren Ferris, agent for Tobias Rieder will present his final 3 options…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Tavares, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Blues and Golden Knights

On John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: "If you think you’re frustrated by the lack of news/clarity on John Tavares, imagine being one of the teams who pitched him not having heard anything yet. Brian Lawton: "I was told final @NYIslanders…

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NHL Rumors: Flames and Ryan, Brodziak, Rieder, Wagner, Bruins, and Blues

On Free Agency ... Ted Starkey: "In free agency, it only takes one overpriced offer to lure a free agent away. This is why teams are loath to get to this point, and will either sign or trade away well…

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NHL Rumors: Buyouts, Czarnik, de Haan, O’Reilly, Hurricanes, Wild, Blues and Sharks

On buyouts ... Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens put Steve Mason on unconditional waivers to purpose of buying out his contract. Here are the Steve Mason buyout details via @CapFriendly pic.twitter.com/G7k3GP5xru — Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) June 30, 2018 Tyler Ennis…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers

On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…

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NHL Rumors: Brodziak, Beagle, Roussel, O’Reilly, Stastny, and the Penguins

On Kyle Brodziak ... Jim Thomas: Despite the reports of the Edmonton Oilers interest, hearing that the Blues are still in the mix for Kyle Brodziak. On Jay Beagle ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks are still in on Jay Beagle,…

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NHL News: Hurricanes, Doughty, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, and Capitals

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract that will pay him $650,000 next season and $700,000 the following year. On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... Frank…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…

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