Tag: Aaron Ekblad

NHL Rumors: Sens, Rangers, Habs, Flames, Panthers, Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Brennan thinks the Senators should got after Steven Stamkos if he becomes a free agent this offseason. The Senators need another top-line player, but if you trade for one,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More

Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More

On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…

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Video: Matt Hendricks Hit To Be Reviewed?

Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Hendricks delivers a big hit on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad did leave the game for a bit, but did return. Do you think Hendricks SHOULD be suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended?…

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Rumors: Hurricanes and Panthers

On the Carolina Hurricanes and Eric Staal ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis and the agent for captain Eric Staal, Rick Curran, spoke on the phone yesterday about the pending unrestricted free agent.Neither side would comment on…

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GIFs: Ovechkin, Luongo, Ekblad and Berra

A look at some GIFs from last night's action. Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goals by a Russian player. Ovi just broke the record, and tied the game. pic.twitter.com/KhnifqRGuN — Stephanie (@myregularface) November 20, 2015 Roberto Luongo robs…

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2014-15 Top 5 Calder Trophy Candidates

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. A year ago Nathan MacKinnon was the runaway winner for the Calder Trophy, but this year’s rookie class was very deep, with a plethora of rookies making similarly large contributions…

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Rumors II: Canucks, Jets, Panthers, 2017 Outdoor Game, Wild and Cap

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks president Trevor Linden on rumors that the Canucks are interested in Ryan O'Reilly, with the Avs interested in Alex Edler. "Alex is a foundational player for us. He’s a 25-minute, all-situation defenceman that…

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News: Krejci, Ekblad, Vincour, Nieuwendyk and Blackhawks

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins signed David Krejci to a six-year, $43.5 million contract. Salary breakdown: $7.25 million, $7.25 million, $7.5 million, $7.5 million, $7 million and $7 million. The deal carries a no-movement clause for the first four…

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Rumors I: Ekblad, Red Wings, Oilers and Flames

Jordan Chidley-Hill (CP) in the Toronto Star: Panthers Aaron Ekbad said he's over the concussion he suffered about three weeks ago in a world junior exhibition game. “The concussion is perfectly, completely gone. I feel great,” said Ekblad. “I’ve been…

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NHL News: Ekblad Suffers Concussion … Outdoors In San Fran

Harvey Fialkov of Sun Sentinel: Panthers 2014 1st round pick Aaron Ekblad suffered a concussion in team Canada's under-20 World Juniors development camp. "We have been in communication with Team Canada and have mutually agreed to hold Aaron out for…

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NHL News: Ekblad Suffers Concussion … Outdoors In San Fran

Harvey Fialkov of Sun Sentinel: Panthers 2014 1st round pick Aaron Ekblad suffered a concussion in team Canada's under-20 World Juniors development camp. "We have been in communication with Team Canada and have mutually agreed to hold Aaron out for…

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