Tag: Andrew Hammond

Injuries: Blues, Sabres, Senators, Wings, Jets and More

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Carl Gunnarsson has missed their past two games and his groin injury is still not fully healed. “At first I thought I might be back right after it happened,” he said. “It…

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Injuries: Kucherov, DeKeyser, Hammond, Muzzin, and Many More

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning's Nikita Kucherov left last night's game in the first period with a lower-body injury. He was hit hard by Stars winger Remi Elie. Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Artemi Panarin has…

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Rumors I: Sobotka, Sens, Hamilton, St. Louis, Stamkos and McQuaid

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Vladimir Sobotka's KHL contract has an out clause, and that window will be closing soon. Blues GM Doug Armstrong met with Sobotka's agent at the World Championships. Sobotka is to make…

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Rumors IV: Crowded Crease in Ottawa and Talking to RFAs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Sabres, Oilers and Sharks called the Senators about Robin Lehner before the Senators locked up Andrew Hammond for three years. Some teams may be more interested in Craig Anderson, who doesn't…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Wild, Predators, Senators and Matthews

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Oilers are one of the teams interested in 22-year old Swiss defenseman Dean Kukan. 27-year old Jakub Nakladal (CZE) is also being looked at.The Maple Leafs and Capitals have looked at 28-year old Derek Ryan.…

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Rumors II: Senators, Babcock, Leafs, Coyotes and Devils

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Recently signed Matt O'Connor is expected to be the Senators starter in Binghamton next season. Pending UFA Andrew Hammond has had talks with the Senators. GM Bryan Murray basically said at his end of…

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Rumors II: Predators, Senators and Flyers

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators have 11 restricted and unrestricted free agents, with Mike Fisher being a priority. "Mike Fisher, we would love to have him back," Poile said. "He represents so much to our team, both on…

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Rumors III: Senators, Stars, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Coyotes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have started contract talks with pending UFA goalie Andrew Hammond. "I have been in touch with Ottawa, however nothing is imminent," Plante said in a text message early Monday morning. "Andrew is…

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Rumors I: Senators Want A Top-Six … Offer For Hammond Coming

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray plans on returning next season. "I'm keeping going. I've talked to the doctors, I've talked to my family, I talked to ownership and if my health holds up and everything…

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Rumors I: Islanders, Senators, Sharks and Blues

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Islanders.1. Add a defenseman and  a backup goalie - late season injuries showed the need another veteran defenseman that can play in the top four. Michal Neuvirth is a UFA and they'll…

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Rumors III: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators put all contract talks with their free agents for the past two months to focus on their playoff run. The Sens have about $57 million committed to 18 players for next season.…

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Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…

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