Flames Halt Contract Talks, Bruins Keeping Poitras, Nylander Value
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There is chatter that the Calgary Flames are stopping all negotiations with pending UFAs and considering a major retooling. Meanwhile, the Bruins make some key decisions while facing injuries and possible suspensions.
Plus, Nylander’s value keeps going up.
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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Flames, Maple Leafs, Senators
October 31, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins are keeping Matt Poitras on the roster, but could lose Charlie McAvoy. Meanwhile, could the Calgary Flames actually consider tearing everything down and going through a rebuild? What is the latest on William Nylander’s situation in Toronto? Finally, will the Ottawa Senators engage in trade conversations about Shane Pinto?
Bruins News & Rumors: Grzelcyk, Heinen, Poitras & McAvoy
October 31, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, defenseman Matt Grzelcyk suffered an injury against the Florida Panthers and is expected to miss time. In other news, Danton Heinen finally earned his contract from the Bruins and made his season debut against the Panthers. Meanwhile, head coach Jim Montgomery has announced the team’s decision for Matt Poitras. Lastly, after receiving a match penalty against the Cats, Charlie McAvoy has a hearing with NHL Player Safety, and a suspension is likely on the way. Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Oct. 31) Bruins News & Rumors column.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll, McCabe, Liljegren & Nylander
October 31, 2023 by The Old Prof
Tonight the Los Angeles Kings come to town to play the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Kings are in the midst of an odd early season start. They have a poor home record, but a really strong road record. At home, they are 1-2-2; but, on the road, they are a perfect 4-0-0. In their last home game, they lost to the undefeated Vegas Golden Knights in a shootout.
In this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the upcoming game and some of the player activity that is taking place as the team constructs its lineup. I’ll also take a quick look at some of the issues the team needs to work on to improve its play. As well, I offer a note that William Nylander might be on the cusp of setting a franchise record for starting the season with points in nine straight games.
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