Tag: Thomas Vanek

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Jets, Avalanche, Penguins, and Panthers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Hearing that the Ducks could be interested in Canucks winger Thomas Vanek. The Ducks were one of the teams that were considering signing him this past offseason. Vanek's agent will be talking to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Don Sweeney doesn't seem interested in trading any of their top prospects or high draft picks, especially for expensive rentals. Forwards Rick Nash and Michael Grabner fit…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Ottawa Senators and Marian Gaborik ... Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Marian Gaborik's salary decreases in the final three years of this deal - $4.575 million, $3.175 million and $3.075 million. Not buying out Gaborik after this season…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting PHI-CBJ, Sabres, Golden Knights and Canucks

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mark Scheig: Scouts listed to attend last night's Flyers-Jackets game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and the Tampa…

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2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Under The Radar Buyers

With the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline just over a week away, there's considerable focus on the clubs expected to be buyers. Stanley Cup contenders such as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators, as well as playoff bubble teams…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Jets, Bruins, Flyers, Canucks, and the Sabres

On the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, and Buffalo Sabres ... TSN Insider Trading:  Pierre LeBrun: The Oilers could get a low first-round pick for Patrick Maroon. "However, I think if there is a preference or…

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NHL Rumors: Forward Trade Market – Possible Destinations and Notes

On the Forward Trade Market ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Forwards that could be traded by the trade deadline and three possible landing spots. Derick Brassard - Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights Alex Galchenyuk - Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets,…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Vanek, Eriksson, and Gudbranson

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Forward Thomas Vanek isn't part of the top-tier of wingers available at the trade deadline, but he could go in the second wave of forwards. Vanek could bring some…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Potential Trade Targets

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Heading into the season, many thought the Bruins were a year or two away from being a serious Cup contender. Heading into last night, they were a point out of…

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2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Western Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is a little over two weeks away. As the date approaches, there's growing speculation over which clubs could be potential buyers. Earlier this week, we examined the five Eastern Conference teams most like to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Lightning

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that he's been vocal about what he thinks the Maple Leafs should acquire before the trade deadline: “The people who need to know, know.” Mark Masters: Babcock on their…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Bruins, Coyotes, and Islanders

On the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Bruins scouted the Canucks-Panthers earlier this week. The Bruins were interested in Thomas Vanek two years ago, and are believed to be one of the teams interested in defenseman…

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