Tag: Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Golden Knights, Iginla, Oilers and Houston

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts roundup. Even if the Colorado Avalanche continue to win, it's still unlikely that Matt Duchene stays. still thinks he wants a fresh start. They might be now looking at non-NHL prospects, focusing on left-handed…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: (before Jeff Carter's injury) If the Kings feel they need to upgrade their top-nine before the trade deadline, they could offer up defensemen Jake Muzzin…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Kings, Capitals, Golden Knights and Sabres

On the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Vegas Golden Knights and the Buffalo Sabres ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Contract negotiations between the Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland and Darren Ferris, the agent for RFA…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Rangers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: thinks that the Edmonton Oilers need another experienced defenseman until Andrej Sekera returns and that they are looking at Vegas Golden Knights blueline. Jon Merrill is a cheap defensive defenseman. Jason Garrison is…

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NHL News: Bruins, Red Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Oilers and Golden Knights

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Forward Ryan Spooner left last night's game early after suffering a lower-body injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Danny DeKeyser is still not practicing due to a lower-body injury. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders

On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: (defenseman Matt Niskanen was placed on the LTIR and the recalling of Madison Bowey) Will be interested to see if the Capitals look to make a trade for a defenseman. The Vegas Golden Knights…

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NHL Injuries: Jackets, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Preds, Kings, Canucks, Knights and Jets

On Slashing ... Sportsnet: Percentage of slashing calls heading into last night's games: 26.1 percent this year, 8.3 percent last year. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Boone Jenner still hasn't skated with the team due to…

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NHL Rumors: Athanasiou, Senators, Golden Knights and Islanders

On Andreas Athanasiou ... Dhiren Mahiban: Have been informed that Hockey Canada contacted Andreas Athanasiou about playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Athanasiou will decide on playing for Canada at the Karjala Cup soon. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch:…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Canadiens

On the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs TSN: Insider Trading Bob McKenzie: There has been no progress between the Detroit Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou. Some teams are calling the Red Wings to see if there is any…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and the Ottawa Senators

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com: The Vegas Golden Knights are carrying nine defensemen on their roster. GM George McPhee is being patient as he's trying to maximize his assets. "We're two games into the season,"…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Avs, Golden Knights, Red Wings, Jets and Islanders

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Kyle Turris wouldn't comment on his pending free agency after this season. Focusing on hockey and leaving the talks up to his agent. Don Brennan: Turris said that he hasn't requested a…

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NHL Rumros: Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Red Wings restricted free agent forward Andreas Athanasiou flew to Switzerland last night and will start skating with Lugano. John Shannon: Confirm that Athanasiou left Toronto last night at 8 pm. Aivis…

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