Tag: Tomas Plekanec

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Kings, Canadiens and Bruins

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The way Gabriel Landeskog played the other night, you have to think the Avs would be crazy to trade him. It could still happen, but I think he'll end up remaining with the Avalanche…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Rangers and Canadiens

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: There is some talk of offer sheeting Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said on the weekend that he'd match any offer. The Jets have the cap space and willingness to match any…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Lightning

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has said that he won't make a trade to fill one hole by creating a hole elsewhere. There were reports that the Lightning's best contract offer to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Edition

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: GM Marc Bergevin gives head coach Michel Therrien gets a vote of confidence. Bergevin said his intention if to keep his core together, though it wasn't that convincing. “Wayne Gretzky was traded,”…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Lightning and Scouting

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Brian Wilde: There was a rumor going around last week that Tomas Plekanec had asked for a trade. When Francois Gagnon asked him about on the weekend, Plekanec laughed and said he didn't. On the…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Ducks and Most Difficult to Trade

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: Early sense is that nobody will claim Anton Khudobin off waivers - $2.25 million is too much for added depth. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapsho: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the how…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Blue Jackets, Devils, Hawks, Blues, Canes and Sens

On the Blue Jackets and Devils ... Aaron Portzline: Source suggested last night that the Blue Jackets and Devils could be trade partners. Defenseman Adam Larsson is likely the trade target for the Blue Jackets. Winger Cam Atkinson would be…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coaches and Flames

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: On the Canadiens ... Tomas Plekanec's agent, Rich Curran, said on Monday that he's spoken with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin, but mostly on other matters. Plekanec's name was briefly brought up, and it was agreed that…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes II: Canadiens, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

Jack Todd of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens will give Alex Galchenyuk a shot at center, but Todd wouldn't be surprised if he's back on the wing by the end of October. Until Galchenyuk is able to show that he…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Stamkos, Plekanec, Avalanche and Capitals

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos said that "nothing has changed" with regards to a contract extension with the Lightning. A deal is not close and he wants to stay in Tampa. "I'm not really worried about…

Mark Easson

Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part II: Ranking Forwards 1 to 5

With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…

Sean Tierney

Rumors VI: Hurricanes, Matthias, Stevens and Canadiens

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes could have a new look next season according to GM Ron Francis. “It’s tough to say, but I am open to discussing changes and making changes,” he said during an…

Mark Easson