Archives for June 18, 2017

'Montreal decided to deal Beaulieu because they didn’t want to expose him to the Vegas Golden Knights in the upcoming expansion draft. The idea was to get something in return, although the third-round draft pick reflects Beaulieu’s falling value.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens trade Nathan Beaulieu to Buffalo for third-round draft pick

'"Nathan has a lot of potential," recalled the CEO. But a player must take responsibility. I can not point the finger at Claude Julien, Jean-Jacques Daigneault, Martin Lapointe or Rob Ramage for his development. He must ask himself questions as to where he is. Is it a matter of mind? Why can he play six good games and then have trouble for 12 games?' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu to Buffalo

'Beaulieu had no contract for the next season, and was going to become a restricted free agent. The Canadian was also likely to lose him in the draft of the expansion for the benefit of the new Las Vegas team, and General Manager Marc Bergevin obviously tried to get something in return. The Sabers offer suggests that the value of the young defender is clearly down in the … [Read more...] about Nathan Beaulieu on the Sabers

'“Do I worry about the rumours? No. The funny part about rumours is that if you don’t know something is going on, then nobody else does,” said the 6-foot-2, 211-pound Kane. “I have an agent (Don Meehan) who is knowledgable and tapped in. He gives me updates when I need updates. I’d like to think I’m well informed when I need to be.”' … [Read more...] about Trade buzz amuses Evander Kane, who is focused on hockey and scoring goals

'Beaulieu, a first-round pick (17th overall) in 2011, was drafted by the Canadiens after four seasons in the QMJHL with the Saint John Sea Dogs that included a Memorial Cup championship in 2011 and QMJHL titles in 2011 and 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Beaulieu from Canadiens