Tag: Aaron Ekblad

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Penguin, Panthers, Canucks and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Sabres GM Tim Murray would likely trade Tyler Ennis for Ducks Cam Fowler. The Ducks may be looking to move Fowler because of the expansion draft and that he could be wiling to go to free…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Blackhawks, Wild, Panthers and Coyotes

*** A couple quick posts with embedded tweets to get them out there before they are dated *** On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Fits with what Yzerman said yesterday, "We know where we're at" with Stamkos #TBLightning https://t.co/0vOtf7RLSV —…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Rangers and Canucks

On the Florida Panthers ... Brian Lawton: Have been told that Nick Bjugstad trade rumors of him being shopped are NOT true according from several Panthers officials. Elliotte Friedman: Talk is that the Panthers are a preparing an eight-year contract…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: After the addition of Jared McCann, sounding like the Panthers are out on Alexander Radulov. Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Newly promoted GM Tom Rowe said that he and former GM Dale Tallon…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers have plenty of defensive prospects in their organization, but they are a little thin up front. They are expected to go after forwards with size…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Three offseason areas that Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman should look at. Look at trading Andrew Shaw - Shaw does a lot for Chicago, but the pending RFA has probably priced…

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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,…

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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…

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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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