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February 26, 2025

Dreger weighs Sekera trade's impact on Petry's value

February 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“If Jeff Petry would guarantee that Detroit is going to win a round or two by adding him, then we wouldn’t be having this conversation."

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February 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

Benning confirms Canucks' interest in O'Connor

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We have a relationship with him. So we’re talking to him. Where it ends up, I don’t know."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

Sabres' Murray "talked to three or four teams today" about trades

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Today was probably the busiest day of the last two weeks."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

McKenzie: "Some communication" between Islanders, Boychuk's camp

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“But there’s going to be significant interest if Boychuk goes to open market."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

McKenzie: Capitals "definitely interested in Curtis Glencross"

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"But he is open-minded about going to Washington because they’ve obviously had a good year and that list was submitted quite some time ago."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

McKenzie: Bruins, Rangers "getting a little bit antsy" on trade front

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“There’s no question the Boston Bruins are talking to the Buffalo Sabres about Chris Stewart..."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

McKenzie sees Bowman being "very aggressive" exploring trade options

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I think it runs much more to the aggressive side. I would stop short of saying, ‘all in,’ but pretty close to ‘all in’ if you’re the Chicago Blackhawks."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

Cheveldayoff outlines KHL-to-NHL re-entry procedure for Burmistrov

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“He had a two-year deal and his deal will be up at the end of the year."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

Dreger on Blackhawks, Vermette, "messy off-season in Chicago"

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“This is going to get complicated fellas, and that’s what the salary cap world is all about."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

Dreger on Burmistrov's availability from Jets, Leafs' interest

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“He’s not helping the Winnipeg Jets playing in the KHL. And if he doesn’t have an appetite to move back to the NHL and play with Winnipeg, then what’s the point in holding onto his playing rights?"

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 25, 2025

Friedman's 30 Thoughts

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

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February 22, 2025

Hockey Night in Canada: Saturday's Headlines

February 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

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February 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

McKenzie: Sabres' Murray will "try everything within his power" to land O'Reilly

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Colorado is open to the notion, I think. I’d be shocked if it happens between now and the deadline, but it’s not out of the question."

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February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

Dreger Report

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

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February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

MacTavish: Petry's game reaches new level for Oilers

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We really challenged him on a one-year contract and he’s clearly met that challenge."

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February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

Friedman: Blackhawks, Flames "legitimately serious" about Glencross trade

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“One of the teams that I believe is interested in Glencross – and he is interested in them – is the Chicago Blackhawks."

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February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

Countdown to TradeCentre: Leafs Outlook

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He's still viewed outside of Toronto as a 40-goal scorer, so the asking price would be that first rounder, a top prospect, and potentially a young roster player as well."

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February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

Countdown to TradeCentre: Canadiens Outlook

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"They were already on the lookout for a defenceman. That has not changed. Does this add more urgency?"

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February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

Countdown to TradeCentre: Senators Outlook

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“They're selling, but there's not a - I don't think there's a real expectation there's going to be a giant makeover of the Ottawa Senators at the deadline."

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February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
February 20, 2025

Countdown to TradeCentre: Oilers Outlook

February 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Obviously goaltending would be the primary, No. 1 need. But they're not going to get that at the deadline, as Ryan quite correctly pointed out."

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