Tag: Trevor Linden

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Kings, Oilers, Senators, Rangers, Canucks and Canadiens

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon will meet again later this month with Roberto Luongo to talk about his future. “We’ll have really good discussions about what’s best for and the Panthers.” Around…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Senators

College free agent Jobst likely to sign this week Mike McMahon: Have been told that Ohio State forward Mason Jobst is expected to sign an entry-level deal early this week. Mike McMahon: Teams to key an eye on are probably…

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NHL News: Karlsson, Hansen, Callahan, Brouwer, and Benning

Golden Knights and Karlsson submit arbitration numbers Chris Johnson: The Vegas Golden Knights and William Karlsson have an arbitration hearing set for Saturday. They filed their numbers yesterday with the Knights offering $3.5 million and Karlsson asking for $6.5 million.…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Islanders, and Rangers

Panthers may not be done Jameson Olive: Recently spoke with Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon who said there were still some players that are available that they like. The Panthers may not be finished this offseason. Linden's departure not really…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks … Notes On Some Remaining UFAs

Varying reports coming out of Vancouver Elliotte Friedman: Have been hearing that there Dean Lombardi is a serious contender for an open position with the Canucks. Satiar Shah: "Canucks ownership doesn’t move on from someone unless they have a good…

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NHL News: Free Agent Signings, Trevor Linden Leaving Canucks, Jarome Iginla Retires, and Isles Add Goalie Coach

Some signings from yesterday Minnesota Wild: The Wild and Jason Zucker agreed on a five-year contract worth $27.5 million - a $5.5 million salary cap hit. 2018-19: $5 million 2019-20: $6.25 million 2020-21: $4.8 million 2021-22: $6.25 million 2022-23: $5.5…

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NHL Rumors: A Canucks Teardown Not Fair to the Sedins? Miller Back?

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on any potential changes in Vancouver. The Canucks are a organization that are always worried about selling tickets, and when the seats get empty, change happens.…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Coyotes, Penguins and Canucks

On the Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: On last night's Hockey Night in Canada's Headlines, Nick Kypreos said that two teams have inquired about Calgary Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton - the Arizona…

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NHL Rumors I: Vancouver Canucks – GM Search, Tortorella Wanted a Burrows Buyout and Ignored Green

Vancouver Canucks: Trevor Linden: “The GM search process has been full-on for the last 10 days.” Vancouver Canucks: Linden added that they are looking for a GM who is a "talent evaluator." Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "I think most of us to…

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NHL Rumors: Nash, Stepan, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Trotz and Blue Jackets

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash is hearing the boo birds. He's owed $7.8 million per season through 2017-18, so the Rangers may not be able to do much with him. Nash has a no-trade clause. He…

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Canucks To Fire Head Coach John Tortorella

According to Farhan Lalji of TSN, the Vancouver Canucks will fire head coach John Tortorella on Thursday. The move will come about three weeks after Trevor Linden was hired as team president and Mike Gillis was fired as team GM.

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NHL Rumors I: Canucks Offseason Priorities and Trevor Linden Press Conference

Craig Custance of ESPN: Canucks offseason priorities: 1. Build a qualified front office 2. Let the new management team make a call on John Tortorella 3. Get younger up front. The Canucks re-stock by trading Ryan Kesler, Alexander Edler, Kevin…

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