Tag: Aaron Ekblad

NHL Rumors III: Richards, Preds, Coyotes, Tavares, Leafs, Oilers, Canucks and Pens

Nick Cotsonika: Brad Richards agent tells SportsNet's Hockey Central that he wouldn't be surprised if Richards remains with the Rangers: "Maybe that's my heart speaking rather than my head." Hope Smoke: Elliotte Friedman: "I believe B.Richards will be bought out because A)…

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NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Capitals and Stralman

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on the draft. “There are some players we rank higher and have interest in,” the Leafs general manager said Tuesday. The Leafs interviewed both Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad…

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NHL Rumors IV: Boyle, NHL Revenue, Kovalchuk, Panthers and Canucks

Andy Strickland: There haven't been negotiations between the Islanders and Dan Boyle yet. They won't take place unless Boyle decides he wants to play there. A decision is expected this week. There appears to be a slim chance that Boyle…

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NHL Rumors: Berger Reports A Maple Leafs – Panthers Blockbuster Rumor

4:45 PM Hope Smoke: Craig Button: "I think when you consider some of the areas that the Panthers have in place & the history of Tallon, specifically with Kane...""...you look at exceptional talent players like Ehlers/Nylander those of skill players...""...…

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NHL Rumors I: Thornton, Marleau, Niemi, Spezza, Panthers No. 1, Umberger, Brisson, Hiller and Koivu

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said there will be some changes next year. Some are speculating that Joe Thornton and/or Patrick Marleau could be traded. Goalie Antti Niemi is entering the final year of…

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Morning Hits: Konopka, Lucic, Gustafsson and Scouting Ekblad

James Duthie: Sources saying that Sabres Zenon Konopka was suspended for taking DHEA, which is an over the counter supplement. It was recommended to him by a non-team doctor. Amalie Benjamin: Bruins Milan Lucic on the handshake: "I'm not sorry that…

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NHL Rumors: Grabovski, Kulemin, Oilers, Islanders Sale, Lightning, Canucks and Leafs

Michael Traikos of the National Post: The agent of Capitals Mikhail Grabovski and Maple Leafs Nikolai Kulemin said that his clients could be a free agent package, though he added that each are interested in remaining with their current team.…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers and Lightning

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Jordan Eberle's name tends to appear in trade talk on blogs/twitter/radio. “He’s the guy with established value” the argument goes, “he’s the one that could be the centrepiece of the deal that lands…

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NHL Rumors III: Predators, Senators, Oilers, Capitals and Rangers

The Fourth Period: The Predators will be looking at add another dynamic goal-scorer this offseason. The Preds may look at the trade route rather through free agency. They could dangle Colin Wilson and Ryan Ellis again. They could go big…

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NHL Rumors: Callahan, Markov, Jagr, Iginla, Torts, Carlyle, Jets, Giordano, Ekblad and McCabe

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Ryan Callahan's agent, Steve Bartlett, said that he spoke with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman over the weekend, with Yzerman saying he'd like to talk contract extension after the season. "Yeah, we’d love to sign him," said…

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Morning Rumors: Hurricanes, Senators, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Sabres and Flyers

Darren Dreger: The Hurricanes have some big options this offseason. Cam Ward will likely be traded. Jeff Skinner or Eric Staal could become available. It would depend on GM Jim Rutherford's future and if he'll move up, stay in the same…

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Morning Rumors: Blue Jackets, Lightning, Capitals, Coyotes, Rangers, Jets, Oilers and Leafs

The Fourth Period: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen is looking to bring in help for up front and on the blueline. They are looking for a top-six winger, a defensive-minded forward, and a defenseman. They could move some of their young pieces…

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