Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Rumors VI: Hamilton, Bieksa, Lack and Staal

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: One assistant GM on former Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton. “It was surprising,” said one NHL assistant GM. “It’s obvious there’s something going on that we don’t know about. From what I’ve heard behind the…

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Rumors III: Sharks, Canucks, Penguins and Maple Leafs

On the Sharks ... According to a source, San Jose Sharks were the other team in on D Griffin Reinhart before he was moved to EDM. Bruins were never involved— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) June 27, 2015 Doug Wilson on trading…

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Rumors IV: Kessel, Lack, Grabner, Sharp, Beleskey and More

On the Leafs and Penguins ... And heard last night Pens were only team in on Phil Kessel. Doesn't change #Isles plans, but would be a big change for a rival.— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) June 27, 2015 On the Rangers,…

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Rumors XV: Rangers, Oilers, Flames, Hawks, Kings, Devils and Sharks

On the Rangers ... Rangers have not been offered 9th, 11th or 12th overall pick straight up for Talbot. NYR would have to give up more...— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) June 26, 2015 Should clarify...also possibility that NYR would have to…

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Rumors XIII: Lucic, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Oilers and Canucks

On Milan Lucic ... #NHLBruins F Milan Lucic confirms the #Canucks are one of 15 teams he's willing to waive his no-trade clause for. — Dhiren Mahiban (@dcmahiban) June 26, 2015 Lucic says #NHLBruins still have not approached him about…

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Rumors IX: Coyotes, Rangers, Canucks and Sharks

On the Coyotes ... It certainly sounds like Arizona is leaning towards trading the No. 3 overall pick. Multiple teams interested, incl CBJ, WPG and perhaps BOS— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 26, 2015 Most of the teams interested in getting…

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Rumors IV: Friedman on Bieksa … Four Offers for Talbot

Chris Nichols on Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 radio on the Canucks and Kevin Bieksa. “Well, there was a bit of confusion today in the sense that it was reported that Bieksa was asked to waive his no-trade.…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Canucks, Oilers, Avs, Islanders and Capitals

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: A good chance that the Maple Leafs don't trade Phil Kessel.McKenzie: If they can get a good return for any of Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and others, they will do it. Haven't heard Phaneuf's name…

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Rumors I: Canucks, Wild, Canadiens, Bruins, Jets and Sens

Vancouver Canucks and Kevin Bieksa Benning on no NTC waive conversations: "That's not to say over the course of the day or tomorrow morning that we won’t (talk).” #Canucks— Ben Kuzma (@benkuzma) June 25, 2015 Don't know how far along…

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Rumors XIII: Avs, Ducks, Canucks, Leafs, Hawks, Pens, Oilers and More

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: So will the Avs be trading Ryan O'Reilly after they acquired the rights to Carl Soderberg - and if they sign him? "O’Reilly is in play, but they’ll want a boat load for him," said one rival NHL…

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Rumors XII: Quick Hits From This Afternoon

Quick rumor hits from late afternoon. A lot of calls being made between GMs and agents about no-trade clauses today. Tis the season... — Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) June 25, 2015 Shanahan says no definite offer on the table but encouraging…

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Videos: Kypreos on the Leafs … Benning on the Canucks

Above: Nick Kypreos talking about how many eyes are on Brendan Shanahan and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Do they have the patience to wait for the right trade? Below: Canucks GM Jim Benning would like to trade one of his…

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