The New Jersey Devils traveled to Canada to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season. The two teams will meet one another three times in three weeks, twice in Toronto and once in New Jersey. The Maple Leafs currently sit in the third spot in the Atlantic Division and have
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The New Jersey Devils’ season has not met up to their very high preseason expectations. They have officially moved into moral victory territory – where playoffs are likely out of the equation and any remaining positive storylines offer a glimmer of hope amid their challenges. While there’s certainly reason for frustration, the bottom line is
General manager Kent Hughes has been vocal about trying to figure out and move one of the three goalies on the Montreal Canadiens’ roster all season. The team went into the season with three, and as we quickly approach the trade deadline this season, all three remain on the roster. Hughes has had a tough
NHL Network: The panel talks about the goalie trade market leading up to the March 8th NHL trade deadline. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jamie Hersch: “I just think about the goalie market out there and a potential Markstrom or somebody like, is there a market out there for a big goalie? New Jersey comes to mind
The Montreal Canadiens were one of the very few teams that started this season with three goalies on the roster or have even held three netminders at once. This was a decision made so that Cayden Primeau, the rookie goaltender in Montreal, wouldn’t be picked up off waivers and be lost for nothing. As Kent
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, Lane Hutson keeps doing Lane Hutson things at the World Junior Championships (WJC). Other Canadiens prospects are making waves as well. Despite injuries continuing to plague the team as the team hovers around a playoff spot, their game is starting to fall as teams that
This year, there have already been a number of big rumors circulating around the NHL’s Eastern Conference. With the holiday trade freeze almost upon us and a lull in the action, it feels like the right time to look back at some of the loudest trade talks that were, are, and will be out there.
The Montreal Canadiens are headed for another season of losing players at the trade deadline (TDL). Last season, they could have sold a few, but due to injuries and poor play, the returns were not worth the effort to trade the available players. This season, the team is better positioned to move players for high-quality
When it comes to the trade market, the Montreal Canadiens are one of the teams most watched right now. It is understandable, as they are currently sporting three goalies on their NHL roster – Jake Allen, Sam Montembeault, and Cayden Primeau. Until one of these three is moved, this will continue to be a topic
Just two nights after Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis called his team’s performance against the Vegas Golden Knights, “the best game they’ve played from start to finish since he took the job,” the Canadiens fell flat against the Arizona Coyotes on Nov. 2, losing 3-2. There are plenty of talking points about the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens are likely to look at trading both a defenseman and a goaltender. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are firing on all cylinders and will make a run this season, but what about in the summer? How will Ken Holland clear out some salary cap space? Finally, is there
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway The Senators are trying to lock up Alex DeBrincat Kevin Weekes: Have been told that the Ottawa Senators are trying to sign forward Alex DeBrincat to a contract extension. If the package for Jakob Chychrun is… Shawn Simpson: If the Ottawa
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Vancouver Canucks GM on the contract Bo Horvat situation Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin when ask if he’s optimistic that they’ll be able to sign Bo Horvat to an extension before the start of the season. “Deals like this
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils were a team that went hard after a big name this offseason. It’s being reported they went after two former Calgary Flames players. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are starting to extend PTO offers to a number of players. Why so many? There is talk about why
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports The goalie free agent market is thin, so teams looking for a goalie could turn to James Reimer or Jake Allen Marco D’Amico of Montreal Hockey Now: The Vegas Golden Knights, Philadelphia Flyers, and Arizona Coyotes are among the teams with their eye
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that starting goalie Robin Lehner will likely be out for the season. It was determined that he would require hip surgery with no timetable for his return. This leaves the Golden Knights without an NHL starting goalie. Laurent Brossoit, last season’s backup for Vegas, is also currently on the
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports The New York Islanders could have four-plus transactions ready to go Kevin Weekes: Not sure about the timeline on when they will be filed, but it shouldn’t be a surprise if the New York Islanders make at least four transactions. Stefen Rosner: It
In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Shea Weber’s contract was almost traded to the Arizona Coyotes at the Trade Deadline, general manager Kent Hughes doesn’t expect to pursue this year’s top free agents and admitted that there are a lot of questions about the future of his team in goal. Plus,