Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…

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NHL Rumors: Julien, Habs, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues and Bruins

On Claude Julien, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Claude Julien's firing had presidents Cam Neely's fingerprints all over it regardless of what…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Trade Deadline and Miller

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Omar A: Canucks President Trevor Linden on TSN 1040 when asked how active the Canucks will be at the trade deadline. "I think just to go back 30 months ago when we kind of got…

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Western Conference Injuries: Blues, Avs, Ducks and Canucks

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Forward Paul Stastny is doubtful for today. He suffered a lower-body injury Thursday night, but it's not believed to be a long-term injury. "Paul, we'll call him 'doubtful'…

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NHL Injuries: Caps, Wings, Bruins, Lightning, Rangers, Stars, Jets and More

On the Washington Capitals ... Capitals PR: Forward Andre Burakovsky left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Ansar…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Red Wings, and Top Trade Bait

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Canucks Now: Ben Kuzma: "The Montreal Canadiens had a scout at the game on Saturday. This isn't one of their local guys, this scout was from out east." ... "(The eastern scout) was in Vancouver specifically to…

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NHL Rumors: Coaches, Blackhawks, Canucks, Jets and Senators

On Claude Julien, Ken Hitchcock, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Unless the perfect opportunity arises, can't see Claude Julien taking on a position in-season. Darren Dreger: Vegas would definitely be…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Road Trip Will Determine If Buyers Or Sellers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: So far the Canucks have showed loyalty to Alexandre Burrows and Jannik Hansen and haven't asked them to waive their no-trade clauses. That could change though. “We’re going to…

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Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Avalanche and Canucks

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: Defenseman Tyler Myers had lower-body surgery on Monday. It's not the hip/knee that he had done last year. He's expected to be out six to eight weeks. Sara Orlesky: Coach Paul Maurice didn't…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Jets, Stars, Canucks and Blues

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Dan Wood: Defenseman Sami Vatanen didn't practice yesterday due to his lower-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Defenseman Tyson Barrie is out tonight, and Fedor Tyutin is probable. On the Winnipeg Jets…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Canucks forward Bo Horvat will be a restricted free agent after the season, and he admits that he's thought about it. There haven't been any contract talks yet, and there won't…

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