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September 30, 2025

Insider Trading

September 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Tuesday's edition of TSN's Insider Trading: Johansen, Dillon, Spezza, Babcock, Marc Staal.

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September 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 30, 2025

Dreger on Johansen price point, Bruins' trade stance

September 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It sounds like Boston is willing to sit tight and just kind of let things roll here because of how cheap they got Krug and Reilly Smith."

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September 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 29, 2025

Where's the NHL Line Combo page?

September 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

An update on the status of the NHL Line Combo page for the 2014-15 season.

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September 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 29, 2025

LeBrun on Bruins, thin UFA crop, and Johansen

September 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“There are going to be some guys getting paid way more than they’re worth next summer because it is, to me, possibly the most thin UFA crop in the history of the game next July.”

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September 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 29, 2025

Friedman on Bruins' trades, Stamkos, Markstrom and more

September 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I think it all comes down to does Stamkos want to stay? I have no reason to believe he wants to leave, but until you really get down to those negotiations, you don’t have any of your answers.”

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September 29, 2025

Ward: Panthers, Wild could be trade partners for Bruins

September 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"And it doesn’t just mean it’s one guy. It could be a multitude of guys because... they need more distance from that salary cap in the event someone gets hurt or something drastic happens."

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September 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 26, 2025

Friedman: Will Canes hit the trade market?

September 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"When you’re thin at center, that’s the position where you really get exposed."

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September 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 25, 2025

Insider Trading

September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The real danger here is this thing is going to go right off the rails and the Blue Jackets could lose a very valuable guy and Johansen could really be hurting his career in the short-term..."

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September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 25, 2025

Dreger: Bertuzzi in "phenomenal shape"

September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“So what we’re hearing on Todd Bertuzzi is quite the opposite. At 39, he’s in phenomenal shape. He’s ready to go, waiting for the phone to ring, all of those things."

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September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 25, 2025

McKenzie: Gaudreau has "electrifying skill level"

September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s like this waterbug just flying all over the place, making people look stupid."

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September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 25, 2025

McKenzie's trade thoughts on Lack, Markstrom

September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I’d be surprised if Eddie Lack is not a pronounced favoured over Markstrom in that battle, although I guess that’s why they play the games."

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September 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 24, 2025

McKenzie: Flyers, Jets had "serious talks" about Kane

September 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets had serious talks about Evander Kane. And there were some who felt that it was really close to happening,"

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September 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 24, 2025

Ward: Columbus won't accommodate Johansen's demands

September 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“And so if I’m Columbus, I say ‘You know what? Screw you.'"

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September 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 23, 2025

Insider Trading

September 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The latest edition of TSN's Insider Trading: Johansen, Horton, Bruins' trade possibilities, Ellis, Schwartz, Alfredsson, Leddy, Versteeg, Leopold, Scuderi, Methot, and Drouin. 

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September 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 23, 2025

LeBrun on Ryan's contract, Alfredsson's health

September 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Now, does that raise a red flag? Maybe, down the road, as this continues throughout the season."

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September 23, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 22, 2025

McKenzie: Flyers, Jets nearly executed Kane trade

September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I believe the Winnipeg Jets did look serious at their options of trading Evander Kane over the summer."

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September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 22, 2025

LeBrun: Panthers "more than happy" to deal Markstrom

September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The Panthers were really not impressed with him. I mean, they really thought that he nosedived as a prospect."

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September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 22, 2025

LeBrun: Gibson highlights rookies to watch

September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I just feel that this guy is a franchise goalie in the making."

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September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 22, 2025

Friedman on Jets' Kane, Byfuglien trade rumours

September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think if Winnipeg deals him, it’s probably going to be a contract thing."

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September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
September 22, 2025

McGuire: Sabres, Myers on the rebound

September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You totally understand what they’re trying to do. And I think they’re a little bit ahead of the curve."

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September 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
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