Tag: Thomas Vanek

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Islanders, Coyotes and Senators

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers were watching the Stars. Could be looking at Patrick Sharp. The Stars are trying to get rid of a goalie. Jim Matheson: Craig MacTavish has watched the past two Buffalo…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion continues to work the phone in an attempt to acquire a forward before the deadline - price permitting of course. He doesn't want to give…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Golden Knights and Canucks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... The Fourth Period: Pending free agent winger Thomas Vanek is getting the most interest. Steve Ott and Brendan Smith could also be moved. Vanek carries a $2.6 million cap hit. Team that have shown…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Ottawa Senators

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues are also believed to talking with Patrik Berglund about an extension, and there is a mutual interest. “I would like to still be a Blue,”…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: From what has gathered, forward Jannik Hansen was to provide the Canucks a list of eight teams that he'd accept a trade too on Wednesday night. TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun said on…

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NHL Rumors: Hanzal, Duchene and Red Wings

On the Martin Hanzal ... Chris Hine: Coyotes center Martin Hanzel said that he's open to a trade, but he want to be a center wherever he's traded. Chris Hine: Hanzal: "I’ve been playing center all my life so I…

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NHL Rumors: Wings, Stars, Panthers, Pens, Flames, Avs, Ducks and Kovalchuk

On the Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Kerfoot ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: heard that some teams called the Detroit Red Wings about Andreas Athanasiou. Wings GM Ken…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Red Wings, Canucks, Vermette and the Bye Week

On the Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, Antoine Vermette and the Bye Week ... TSN Insider Trade: Pierre LeBrun: Dallas Stars forward Patrick Eaves could be one of this year's most sought after rentals and it's not because…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Jarome Iginla's trade request to playoff team is still on the table. “I’m not sure what’s going to happen,” Iginla said. “I just want to play each game, and…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bob McKenzie: The Maple Leafs put Brooks Laich on waivers. Bob McKenzie: Laich is on regular waives and not unconditional waivers which allows the mutual termination of the contract. Joshua Kloke of The Athletic:…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Habs, Knights, Wings, Stars, Avs and Lightning

Garrioch's NHL rumor roundup involving the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Vegas Golden Knights, Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The St. Louis Blues have played themselves into a…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks can't go fetch a big piece during this deadline. However, they might be able to swing a defensive prospect for a smaller asset. Don't not expect much but…

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