Tag: Andrej Sekera

Rumors I: Coyotes, Leafs, Oilers, Canes, Kings, Flyers and Devils

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A couple sources say that Coyotes coach Dave Tippett has an out clause if the team is relocated and if there is an ownership change. There is a varying opinion on how much Shane Doan wanted to…

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Injuries: Cole, Pacioretty, Hedman, Atkinson, Pearson and More

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Eric Cole  is done for the season, and his career is in jeopardy with a spinal cord contusion. "I consulted with a few doctors last week and I've been advised not to play the…

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Rumors: Oilers, Kings, Ovi, Blue Jackets, Bennett and College UFAs

Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Kings already have $60 million committed to 16 players for next season and they may have trouble signing five of their significant free agents. Willis wonders if the Oilers would be interested in…

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Injuries: Lightning, Predators, Blues, Stars, Kings, Penguins and More

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Tyler Johnson (upper-body) and Victor Hedman (lower-body) will be out this weekend. "I don't want to leave these guys to the point where their next game is…

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Rumors and Video: Kings, Cap, Flyers, Senators and Sabres

Craig Custance of ESPN: Kings GM Dean Lombardi is having contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Tanner Pearson. With Lombardi's past, they'll most likely get done sooner than later. Contract talks for pending UFAs Justin Williams and Jarret Stoll…

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Rumors I: Kings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Senators

Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Kings have opened up preliminary contract extension talks with Tanner Pearson. The 22-year old is a pending RFA. Martin Jones could be next after Pearson. Talks with Tyler Toffoli are expected to take longer…

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Rumors and Video: O’Reilly, Kings, Semin and Vegas/Seattle Talk

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is relieved the deadline has past and that Joe Sakic may be willing to work out a contract extension in the summer. “It’s a relief, too,” O’Reilly said of Sakic’s comments.…

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Video and Quotes: A Look at the Hurricanes Deadline

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis admitted that he was a bit nervous at his first trade deadline, but was "comfortable with what they were able to accomplish. Chip Alexander: Francis said he wasn't really close to re-signing Andrej Sekera…

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Rumors IX: Waivers, Yandle, Ference, Bruins, Cole, Semin and More

Elliotte Friedman: On waivers today: Craig Cunningham (BOS) Keith Aulie (EDM) Paul Carey (COL) Tye McGinn (SJ) Rene Bourque (ANA). Pierre LeBrun: Coyotes GM Don Maloney was evasive last night when asked about defenseman Keith Yandle. There is no doubt that…

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Rumors V: Hawks, Caps, Leafs, Bruins, Oilers, Sens, Flames and Kings

TSNs Insider Trading: McKenzie: Would put Antoine Vermette at the top of the Blackhawks wish list. There are at least a half dozens teams interested in Vermette. The Blackhawks are also looking at Curtis Glencross and Cam Atkinson. LeBrun: The…

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Rumor X: Hawks, Rangers, Jets, Caps, Canes, Ducks, Wings and Kings

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Antoine Vermette isn't the only option for the Blackhawks, who have already made a bunch of calls and are pro-active on several fronts. The Jets and Rangers may also be keeping an eye on Vermette. The…

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Rumors IX: Blackhawks, Kings, Red Wings, Avalanche and Flyers

Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The Blackhawks have entered the trade market, joining the Rangers who were waiting for the prices to come down to their liking. It's hard to see the Rangers winning a bidding war over the…

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