Tag: Taylor Hall

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: New York Islanders GM Garth Snow said they will reach out to John Tavares next summer to start the process of getting a contract extension done. Arthur Staple of Newsday:  Islanders GM Garth…

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NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers

On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets

On the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Rumors that the asking price for Taylor Hall for the Sabres was Rasmus Ristolainen, which wasn't going to happen. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers…

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Media Thoughts on Hall – Larsson Trade with Videos

Thoughts from the media on the Taylor Hall - Adam Larsson trade ... Travis Yost: A team executive: "They should've called us -- we easily put together a better package than Adam Larsson for Taylor Hall." - David Staples: "Seriously. An…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Hall To Devils For Larsson

The New Jersey Devils have traded defenseman Adam Larsson to the Edmonton Oilers for left winger Taylor Hall. The 23-year old Larsson was drafted 4th overall of the 2011 draft the Devils. Larsson is entering the second year of six…

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NHL Rumors: On Milan Lucic

On the Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks ... DJ Bean: Milan Lucic said that the report that he's agreed to a deal with the Oilers is "bulls*@^." Lucic said he's obviously not ruling them, out but…

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NHL Rumors: On the Edmonton Oilers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Milan Lucic and Jason Demers were scheduled to meet with the Oilers today in Edmonton. The Oilers have had a strong interest in Lucic. Hearing that 10 teams have already expressed…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Hawks, Blues, Coyotes and More

** Tidying up some rumors from last night and this morning ** On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Dreger: There have been some talk the past few days about a potential Dougie Hamilton trade. One team asked the Flames about…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Subban and Lucic

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Wescott of Oilers.NHL: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli on his top priority. “It’s no secret we’re in the market for a defenceman, and we’re fully engaged and we’ve got a pretty high pick,” said…

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NHL Rumors: Mostly Wild with some Kings, Coyotes and Oilers

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: The Wild haven't decided if they will buy out the final year of Thomas Vanek or not. Buying out Vanek would save the Wild $5 million next season. “The…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Bruins and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mike Kelly: It may not be smart for the Oilers to trade Taylor Hall, but how else are they going to be able to trade for a top pairing defenseman? Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers – Yakupov, Hall, Lucic and Shattenkirk

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers will almost surely trade Nail Yakupov at the draft. Do the Oilers include Yakupov in a package? Trade him for a draft pick? Would the Hurricanes…

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