Tag: Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Rumors: A Quick Trade Market Summary and Alex Ovechkin

Quick trade market summary ...  Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: There is a large number of teams that are looking to move out bloated contracts. Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said he doesn't expect to move up on…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Lightning

On Ilya Kovalchuk, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Simmons: From what the info that was able to collect yesterday morning, the Toronto Maple Leafs are not one of the teams that is interested in Ilya Kovalchuk.…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres

On the Boston Bruins  ... Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Guessing that the Bruins will protect defenseman Kevan Miller therefore exposing Adam McQuaid and Colin Miller. The Bruins are still stocked on the right side so they can afford…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Capitals, Golden Knights and Oilers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: "Whether Kings deal for Evander Kane or not, mere fact they would consider is seismic shift in how front office thinks with Rob Blake running show" On the Washington Capitals and the…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Sharks, Flyers and Golden Knights

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing the Stars are trying to trade Cody Eakin. If they are not able to find a market for him, that would probably be enough to convince them that he shouldn't be protected.…

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NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman last night during the Predators-Penguins game. “There were reports this week that Ilya Kovalchuk would stay in the KHL and not come back to North America,” Friedman said during Saturday…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Bait and Vegas Holding All The Cards

List of the top players who could get traded this offseason ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Teams will be looking to make moves instead of losing players for nothing in the expansion draft. Teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota…

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NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Philadelphia Flyers and the No. 2 Pick

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Slava Malamud: SKA president on Ilya Kovalchuk: "We are waiting Kovalchuk's decision. We love him, the city loves him, everyone wants him to play here." Aivis Kalnins: It's looking like Kovalchuk may want to stay in the…

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NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin, Karl Alzner, and the Calgary Flames

On Alex Ovechkin ... Mike Heika: After talking with a few people, the Dallas Stars are not interested in Alex Ovechkin. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Though it's nearly impossible, a look at some team that might be able to trade…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Expansion Draft, Canucks and Stars

On the Expansion Draft ... David Pagnotta: The last day teams can place players on waivers before the expansion draft is June 16th. There is a trade and waiver freeze starting at 3:00 ET on June 17th. David Pagnotta: The…

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NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Bus Driver

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Mike Morreale of NHL: GM Ray Shero isn't holding his breath while waiting on Ilya Kovalchuk to make a decision. "As far as I know, that's still the plan," Shero told NHL.com at the NHL Scouting…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Blackhawks, Penguins, Senators, Flyers and Ducks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: There is lots of stuff going on around the Golden Knights. Hearing that they could get a first round pick from a team to take on a bad contract. It will be…

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