Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks training camp opens in three weeks and they are still looking for an impact left winger. GM Jim Benning is confident that Sven Baertschi can build on last…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Oilers and Rangers

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Don't think that the Stars will consider any of the remaining free agents. They will go into the season giving the kids the first opportunity. They know that…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings and Islanders

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington on one area of the Jimmy Vesey situation: "the amount of tampering that had to be taking place in recent weeks looks ridiculous." Vesey's agents were doing interviews…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Update – Part 82

On Jimmy Vesey ... Ryan Rishaug: Jimmy Vesey's camp was having some last minute contract talks with the Buffalo Sabres. He's still likely to go to free agency, but the Sabres are still in the mix. Mike Harrington of the…

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NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Canucks, Avs, and Who Could Retire After Season

On Las Vegas ... Ken Boehlke of the Sin Bin: On Sportsbook Radio yesterday, Bill Foley confirmed that they have narrowed the list of potential team names down to four. "The team name is one of those four. It’s not…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Hudler, Werenski, Ovechkin and Winter Olympics

On Jiri Hudler ... New 1130 Sports: Have been told that free agent forward Jiri Hudler could sign a contract this week. The Vancouver Canucks are still in the mix for Hudler. On the Zach Werenski ... Craig Merz of…

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NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Havlat and Canucks

On the Las Vegas team name ... Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: Las Vegas franchise owner Bill Foley said they are down from 18 team names to four. “We’re making progress,” Foley said from his Whitefish, Montana, home.…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks could play Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews together next season. Richard Panik is one potential linemate, or they could look to fill the other side with a younger…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, World Cup, Blues and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray's decision on Evander Kane shouldn't solely be around whether he's guilty or innocent, but what is best for the team going forward. Murray can hope…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Canucks and Vermette

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Contract talks between the Coyotes and Tobias Rieder's camp continue, but it doesn't appear they are close. Source saying Rieder is now looking for a two-year deal with a cap…

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NHL Rumors: Devils, Flyers, Canucks and Ducks

On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan Of NJ.com: Ryan looks at five things the Devils could do in August. Patrik Elias is still rehabbing his knee after offseason surgery. Elias wants to play another season with the Devils.…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blue Jackets and Las Vegas

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Looking at five players the Canucks should or would target in a trade. Gabriel Landeskog - Would give the Canucks some size and grit. Hard to see the Avs…

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