Tag: rumours

Balsillie strikes again; latest on Zetterberg, Avery

| November 10, 2008 | Reply
Balsillie strikes again; latest on Zetterberg, Avery

Below is an excerpt from the ESPN article by Pierre LeBrun who discusses many different issues including the Balsillie “foot in the mouth” situation:Mr. BlackBerry created a bit of a ruckus north of the border this week. French Montreal newspaper … Continue reading

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Habs’ rumor of the day: Brett Clark for Jaroslav Halak

| November 9, 2008 | 1 Reply
Habs’ rumor of the day: Brett Clark for Jaroslav Halak

From the Denver Post (Adrian Dater): I think there’s some tire-kicking going around the league right now concerning Avs defenseman Brett Clark. In fact, I’m sure of it. Brett Clark to Montreal for goalie Jaroslav Halak is one deal I’ve … Continue reading

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Gillett, Balsillie deny report that Canadiens are for sale

| November 7, 2008 | 2 Replies
Gillett, Balsillie deny report that Canadiens are for sale

Below is an excerpt from TSN: A report in a Montreal newspaper that the Canadiens are for sale was quickly denied on Friday by owner George Gillett and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. According to La Presse, Jim Balsillie of Research … Continue reading

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Hawks to talk to Devils about Khabibulin

| November 5, 2008 | Reply
Hawks to talk to Devils about Khabibulin

Habster:Well, it looks like the post Brodeur injury jocking has already started with Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon proactively trying to unload highly paid Nikolai Khabibulin onto Lou Lamoriello.The New Jersey Devils appear to have the cap space to accommodate Khabibulin’s … Continue reading

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Kovalchuk a Habs?……not going to happen!!!

| October 31, 2008 | 1 Reply
Kovalchuk a Habs?……not going to happen!!!

An excerpt from SPORT-EXPRESS DAILY article which starts this silly rumor:Two clubs most interesting in purchasing Kovalchuk are Toronto and Montreal and they have addressed the general manager of Thrashers Don Waddell with the question of possible compensation. These negotiations … Continue reading

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Koivu Brothers in arms? Maybe

| October 31, 2008 | Reply
Koivu Brothers in arms? Maybe

Below is an excerpt from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune/Pioneer Press article by Michael Russo:Asked if he dreams of being teammates with Mikko, Saku, 8 1/2 years older at age 33, said, “Well, I played with him in the Olympics, so we’ve … Continue reading

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Habs, Gainey not discussing trade for Gaborik

| October 25, 2008 | 1 Reply
Habs, Gainey not discussing trade for Gaborik

From The Fourth Period: With the Marian Gaborik trade watch in full flight, various rumors have suggested that the Montreal Canadiens are among the teams interested. According to Habs GM Bob Gainey, that’s not the case. “First off, we haven’t … Continue reading

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Gainey put an end to Gaborik rumors

| October 25, 2008 | Reply
Gainey put an end to Gaborik rumors

Habster:Below are translated quotes from Bob Gainey who was interviewed by Journal de Montreal writer Marc De Foy at the GM meetings in Chicago.Thank god!!! Bob Gainey has finally put an end to the constant, media driven rumors which have … Continue reading

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Gainey: No Interest in Gaborik

| October 25, 2008 | Reply
Gainey: No Interest in Gaborik

Below is an excerpt from Lyle Richardson’s (Spector) great website, Spector’s Hockey which has two articles from RDS and Le Journal de Montreal which quotes Bob Gainey as saying he isn’t interested in acquiring the injury prone Gaborik SPECTOR’S NOTE: … Continue reading

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Agent: Gaborik is victim of "character assassination" in negotiations

| October 23, 2008 | Reply
Agent: Gaborik is victim of "character assassination" in negotiations

Below is an excerpt from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune/Pioneer Press article by John Shipley who spoke to Marian Gaborik’s agent, Ron Salcer who is defending his star client from “character assassination” by the media. Convinced his client has been the victim … Continue reading

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