Posts By Chris Nichols
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Nichols NotesLeBrun expects ‘outstanding year’ from Sedins
Invariably, any discussion of how the Canucks will fare involves bringing up the Sedins. Daniel and Henrik turned 36 last week, so...
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From The IceMcKenzie: Lightning’s Kucherov ‘won’t be available’ via trade
NHL Insider Bob McKenzie outlined the dynamics of a potential offer sheet for restricted free agent Nikita Kucherov this week, but what...
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From The IceDreger elaborates on Red Wings’ interest in Trouba
Last week, NHL Insider Darren Dreger had a worthwhile tidbit on the Jacob Trouba trade front. “I know that Cheveldayoff received several...
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Nichols NotesMcKenzie: Coyotes ‘definitely headed in the right direction’
The Arizona Coyotes have taken a different tact with fans this year, which the franchise unveiled yesterday. A letter from us to...
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From The IceDreger: Sounds like Gaudreau extension will happen ‘within days’
Calgary Flames fans have been nervously waiting for Johnny Gaudreau to be inked to a contract extension. Tensions rose over the weekend...
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From The IceDreger: Trade market for Oilers’ Yakupov has been weak
NHL Insider Darren Dreger hit the radio airwaves on Edmonton’s TSN 1260 Tuesday morning, and he was asked about a recurring theme...
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Nichols NotesMcKenzie outlines dynamics of potential Kucherov offer sheet scenario
Tampa Bay Lightning talent Nikita Kucherov is still without a contract, and the threat of an offer sheet for the restricted free...
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From The IceMcKenzie: ‘It’s just part of the negotiating game’ in Gaudreau situation
One of the early topics of conversation for NHL Insider Bob McKenzie on a Monday morning radio hit on Montreal’s TSN 690...
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From The IceLeBrun: NHL may allow Las Vegas to make pre-expansion draft trades
One aspect looming over each NHL club this season will be the expansion draft set to take place for the new Las...
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From The IceJohansen: Predators’ character stands out
Predators center Ryan Johansen joined Nashville’s ESPN 102.5 The Game for a chat Friday morning. The 24-year-old heads into his first full season with...
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Nichols NotesBergevin: I feel I’m a better GM than I was six months ago
With Team Canada having wrapped up the World Cup of Hockey, Marc Bergevin and the rest of his cohorts can fully re-engage...
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Nichols NotesHull: Seems like the old boys’ club with USA Hockey management
Brett Hull was a Hockey Hall of Famer on the ice, but the sniper also was and still is legendary for his...
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From The IceDreger: Red Wings made summer trade offer to Jets for Trouba
Darren Dreger made an appearance on Ottawa’s TSN 1200 Wednesday afternoon, and there was a particularly interesting piece of trade knowledge dropped...
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Nichols NotesMcKenzie: Kucherov could present ‘golden opportunity’ for offer sheet
Fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning are still anxiously waiting for the team to announce a new contract for star restricted free...
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From The IceMcKenzie explains why Hall-for-Trouba trade never happened
There has been quite a bit of discussion regarding Jacob Trouba’s trade request among the NHL Insiders this week, and Bob McKenzie...
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From The IceMcKenzie on ‘battle lines’ in Ristolainen and Lindholm contract talks
NHL Insider Bob McKenzie made an appearance early Tuesday evening on Toronto’s TSN 1050, and toward the end he shed some light...
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![December 19, 2015: St. Louis Blues Goalie Brian Elliott (1) [3765] gets set during the second period of a NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Calgary Flames at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire)](https://d3d2maoophos6y.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/06/24175425/DGP1512190062_Flames_at_Blues-450x270.jpg)
![December 19, 2015: St. Louis Blues Goalie Brian Elliott (1) [3765] gets set during the second period of a NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Calgary Flames at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire)](https://d3d2maoophos6y.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/06/24175425/DGP1512190062_Flames_at_Blues-80x80.jpg)
From The IceDreger: Elliott’s agent confident contract extension will get done
The Calgary Flames hope they took a big step toward shoring up the franchise’s goaltending issues by acquiring Brian Elliott from the...
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Nichols NotesMcKenzie: I’m not sure Canucks have needed assets for Trouba trade
Bob McKenzie made a Tuesday morning appearance on Vancouver’s TSN 1040, with Jacob Trouba remaining the dominant topic of conversation among NHL...
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From The IceMcKenzie weighs in on contract dynamics of key RFA defensemen
NHL Insider Bob McKenzie was discussing the Jacob Trouba trade request situation at length on Edmonton’s TSN 1260 Monday morning, which also...
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Nichols NotesMcKenzie: Jets may seek ‘high-impact’ one-for-one Trouba trade
Bob McKenzie opened his week of radio hits with an appearance on Montreal’s TSN 690, and, as you might imagine, one Jacob...
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From The IceDreger: ‘Cheveldayoff will not be in any rush’ to trade Trouba
It may be difficult for any hockey story to gain traction in the midst of Canada and Russia squaring off Saturday evening...
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From The IceLeBrun: ‘USA Hockey’s rise in youth hockey numbers is exponential’
With its unceremonious exit from the World Cup of Hockey, Team USA management has been receiving criticism from all angles. Not to...
