THE CANADIAN PRESS DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Matt Duchene to a US$7-million, two-year contract extension Saturday. Duchene was limited by injury to 14 goals and 14 assists in 58 games last season. The 21-year-old was Colorado’s third overall pick in the 2009 NHL draft. In three seasons he has 65 goals and […]
Read MoreSHARKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH STUART FOR 3 YEARS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with newly acquired defenceman Brad Stuart that will prevent him from becoming a free agent. General manager Doug Wilson said Saturday that the length and amount have been agreed to and the only holdup is submitting […]
Read MoreUpdated Rumours – June 27, 2012
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues will be looking to sign a defenseman. If the Predators lose Ryan Suter, sources are saying that Shea Weber won’t re-sign a long-term deal. GM David Poile couldn’t risk losing both for nothing, and would have to look at trading Weber. Jay Bouwmeester is rumored to be on […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – June 27, 2012
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said yesterday that contract talks have started with newly acquired Jordan Staal. “We had our initial conversation last night,” Rutherford said. “Basically it was, ‘We made the trade, we know everybody is happy, now we need to start talking long-term.’ That being agreed […]
Read MoreUpdated Rumours – June 26, 2012
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher will have to do an amazing sales pitch to convince Zach Parise and/or Ryan Suter. There are several teams that could attempt to bring in both. The Red Wings and Penguins are expected to make runs at them. “So Fletcher will have to sell the […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – June 26, 2012
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The NY Islanders reportedly offered all their draft picks to the Blue Jackets to move up 2 spots according to numerous sources. It would have worked out to 4, 34, 65, 103, 125, 155 and 185 for the #2. It would have gave the Blue Jackets 12 picks total: 4, 31, […]
Read MoreAnother Leafs Trade in the Works?
Will keep this thread updated. Paul Hendrick implying another trade to go down. Latest June 26, 2012 All’s quiet right now. Rest of weekend didn’t develop as I thought it would….but its still june ! tmltalk 9:28pm – 25 Jun 12 June 25, 2012 Jeremy Harris @JeremyHarris20 @HennyTweets I know you are probably getting a […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – June 24, 2012
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blue Jackets will have to wait until teams strike out on Zach Parise. The Rangers weren’t thrilled with Parise saying he wasn’t interested in playing for them and annoyed with how the Nash thing is dragging out. They have talked to Anaheim about Bobby Ryan. Both the Maple Leafs and […]
Read MoreMaple Leafs trade Luke Schenn to Flyers for Jame van Riemsdyk
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Luke Schenn to the Philadelphia Flyers for winger James van Riemsdyk. TSN: “He will provide speed, size, and finesse to our top two lines and we know that he fits those needs that we have wanted to address for some time,” Burke said in a statement. “It’s obviously […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – June 22, 2012
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Hearing Penguins Jordan Staal turned down 10 year mega offer from the Penguins. Staal has indicated to the Penguins that he doesn’t plan on signing an extension now. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Senators names being speculated in a potential Rick Nash deal: Robin Lehner, Mika Zibanejad and a 1st round pick. […]
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