Tag: Anaheim Ducks

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Ducks, Flames, Hawks, Pens and Islanders

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be 40-years old just after the season starts next year. He still wants to play and will go year-by-year from now on. His agent wouldn't comment…

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NHL Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Blues, Bruins, UFAs and More

Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Though the rumors likely won't go away, the Canucks denied that Dale Tallon could be heading to Vancouver. Teams can talk to pending UFAs at 12:01 am ET on June 25th. Teams…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Wings, Blackhawks and Ducks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Coyotes will aggressively pursue a defenseman through trade or free agency. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Oilers should go all in and try to trade…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Ducks and Red Wings

On the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Dale Tallon stepped aside as the Panthers GM, but he'll be staying with Florida and won't be heading to Vancouver. “There have been lots of rumours about the…

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Pacific Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents

The season is finished for most teams. Organizational meetings and exit interviews have taken place. The eliminated teams have an eye on the 2016 draft and free agency to improve their roster for next season. The salary cap for next season…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets

On the Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas that Stars GM should focus on this offseason. 1. Upgrade their goaltending - Kari Lethonen and Antti Niemi had a combine save percentage in the playoffs under…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Ducks, Flames, Blues and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Had Travis Hamonic still wanted to be traded, the price to acquire him would have been higher for the Oilers than it would for Sami Vatanen or Tyson Barrie,…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings won't bring back goalie coach Jim Bedard, and Jeff Salajko is the leading candidate to replace Bedard. Salajko has a history with Petr…

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NHL Rumors: Expansion, Relocation, Coaching and Kings

On the Expansion, Relocation and Coaching ... Gary Lawless of TSN: All has been quiet on the NHL expansion front. The executive committee still needs to decide on expansion before it's presented to the board of governors. “Nothing new to…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Senators and Coyotes

On the Anaheim Ducks ... News 1130 Sports: Elliotte Friedman reports that the Ducks are interested in Utica's (AHL - Canucks affiliate) head coach Travis Green. He's likely to get an interview. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of…

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NHL Rumors: Coaching – Wild, Senators and Ducks

On the Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher met with Bruce Boudreau yesterday. Boudreau is expected to meet with the Senators this week. Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Fletcher has said that John…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos

On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…

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