Tag: Vancouver Canucks

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: GM Jim Benning: "Picks and prospects are going to be like gold." TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning: "Through free agency this summer, we've got to continue to add players to support our…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Stars, Kings, Seattle, Canucks, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman: Dennis Rasmussen cleared waivers, and his contract is terminated. The Ducks put Korbinian Holzer on waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Good news for the Flames and Mike Smith, who will…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Notable Depth Players That Could Be On The Move

As the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline approaches, stars such as Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh and Evander Kane dominate the rumor mill. However, there are lesser lights who could become invaluable additions to playoff-contending teams. Here's a look at the notable…

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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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators, Capitals, and Devils

  On the Vancouver Canucks ... Sportsnet 650: Renaud Lavoie on Canucks pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Erik Gudbranson and his trade value: "The type of return for Gudbranson could be something like a 2nd + Prospect or a late…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has mentioned that he could make a 'hockey trade' before the deadline. He could also move out some pending free agents for draft picks and/or prospects.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Avs, Kings, Wild, Canucks, and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres forward Jack Eichel will be out indefinitely with a high-ankle sprain. Coach Phil Housley said that Eichel could be out for four to six weeks. There are eight…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Forward Troy Brouwer will be out week-to-week with a facial fracture. He'll be off skates for a few days. Derek Wills: Brouwer was hit in the face by a puck Thursday night. On…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson