Tag: Anaheim Ducks

NHL Injuries: Jets, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Maple Leafs and Sabres

Ken Wiebe: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is finished for the season with a torn muscle. Ken Wiebe: Jets forward Andrew Ladd missed last night's game and he could be finished for the year as well according to Paul Maurice. Aaron…

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Blues, Devils, Senators and Ducks

Bob Duff: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Henrik Zetterberg (back surgery) should be able to start skating next week. The earliest he could return to the lineup would be late in the first round. Bob Duff: Red Wings…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Panthers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Wild and Flames

Eric Stephens: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau thinks that Cam Fowler could return by next week. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have sent Jonathan Racine back to the AHL as Ed Jovanovski is ready to return to the lineup. David Pollak: Sharks…

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Morning Rumors: Miller, Hemsky, Vanek, Iginla, Folin, Carlyle, Maple Leafs and Oilers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues have let Ryan Miller's agent, Mike Liut, know they'd like to re-sign him. Miller will wait until after the season to talk. Miller's wife is an actress in LA. He has been linked to…

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Morning Rumors: GMs on the Hotseat, Senators, Goalie Market, Expansion, Leafs, Canes and Hotstove Video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch names some GM who could be in trouble this offseason: David Poile (NSH) - if he goes, coach Barry Trotz is likely gone as well. Poile has been the GM since 1998. Assistant…

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Injury Notes: Stars, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jets, Canucks, Avs, Leafs and Predators

Dallas Stars: Stars GM Jim Nill on Rich Peverley: “Rich Peverley underwent successful surgery to correct an abnormal heart rhythm at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, March 18. He is currently in normal sinus rhythm. He was released from the…

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Injury Notes: Saad, Carter, Joensuu, Fowler, Huberdeau, Zucker, Mitchell, Ericsson and Stuart

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Brandon Saad could possibly play tonight. Michal Rozsival will be out a few games with a lower-body injury. Rich Chere: The Devils recalled Tim Sestitio as Ryan Carter is out with an upper-body injury. Edmonton Oilers: Jesse Joensuu is out four weeks with a high ankle sprain. Eric Stephens:…

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Morning Rumors: Miller, Flames, Downie, Vanek, Stastny, Cammalleri, Draft Lottery and Hotstove Video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHLPA would like to see the trapezoid removed to help protect defenseman. Whether Ryan Miller is with Blues next year will depend on what post-season success they have and what his salary demands…

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Injury Notes: Canucks, Pens, Hawks, Habs, Stars, Jackets, Leafs, Kings, Wings, Oilers, Jets and Ducks

Vancouver Canucks: Ryan Kesler is out "at least a couple of weeks" with a sprained knee according to coach John Tortorella. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on James Neal: "You don't know if you're talking about 1-2 days or much…

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Morning Rumors: Canucks, Islanders, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks, Leafs, Sens, Canadiens and Avs

Eliotte Friedman of CBC: On the Canucks rumors: "Canuck rumour I: That the Aquilini family forced Tortorella on Gillis. Verdict: Skeptical." "Canuck rumour II: That ownership blocked Gillis from trading Ryan Kesler at the deadline. Verdict: Don't believe it." "Canuck…

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 30 Home Games: 2013-14

Here is our third installment of tracking home attendance, the 30 game mark, with comparisons from after 20 games this year and last seasons final numbers. The outdoor games have boosted the attendance for several teams. The Senators and Blues…

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Morning Rumors: Blues, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Rangers, Nolan and Salary Cap

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Unless the Blues and Ryan Miller go deep into the playoffs, GM Doug Armstrong may be reluctant to pay big money to retain Miller. The Blues have Jake Allen waiting for a shot…

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