Tag: Antoine Vermette

Rumors V: Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets captain Andrew Ladd still can't see himself wearing a different jersey. “At this time it's hard for me to see that,” Ladd told a swarm of reporters after…

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Rumors: Oilers, Wild and Bruins

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: GM Peter Chiarelli had hoped the Oilers would be much better this season. There has been some suggestions that it might be time to break up their core.…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairing and Starters

Roster Notes ... Curtis Zupke: Anze Kopitar said that he's playing tonight. Dave Vest: Antoine Vermette won't be in the lineup for the Coyotes tonight. Martin Hanzal will be in the lineup. David Alter: The Maple Leafs put Jonathan Bernier…

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Injuries: Wings, Islanders, Coyotes, Blues, Senators and More

On the Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji of DetroitRedWings.com: Defenseman Mike Green is close to returning from his upper-body injury that he suffered on October 23rd. "It was just good to be out there with the guys in a structured…

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Injuries: Oilers, Coyotes, Jackets, Flyers, Sens, Panthers and More

On the Oilers ... Mark Spector: The Oilers put Jordan Eberle (shoulder) on the LTIR. Bob Stauffer: Eberle and Matt Hendricks were skating with the main group at practice yesterday. Bob Stauffer: Eberle is on schedule and hasn't had any…

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Injuries: Blues, Jackets, Oilers, Isles, Coyotes, Wings and More

On the Blues ... Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Robby Fabbri will return to the lineup tonight, but defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk isn't quite ready to return from his groin injury. "We're getting there," he said. "It's…

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Arizona Coyotes 2015-16 Season Primer

Next up in our 2015-16 NHL season primer series - the Arizona Coyotes. 2014-15 Record: 24-50-8, 56 points (Last Place in Pacific Division and 29th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $57,574,704 Total Salary: $53,007,444 Salary Cap Space: $13,825,296 Source: Generel Fanager In: John Scott,…

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Rumors II: Red Wings and Maple Leafs

Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) The Red Wings have $6 million in cap space and need to re-sign RFAs Gustav Nyquist, Tomas Jurco, Teemu Pulkkinen and Landon Ferraro.They are probably finished with free agent market. If they look to make…

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Rumors XI: Coyotes, Leafs, Ward, Stars, Sens, Blues, Sabres and More

On the Coyotes and Tyler Bozak ... Mentioned this on TSN 1050. Coyotes remain interested in Tyler Bozak.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2015 On the Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: According to one GM: "The #Leafs seem to be…

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Rumors IV: Panthers, Isles, Coyotes, Blues and Stars

On the Panthers ... Free agency opens tomorrow, #FlaPanthers are in the market for a No. 3 goaltender and some AHL depth. Look for a few minor deals at least.— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) July 1, 2015 On the Islanders ...…

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Rumors II: Beleskey, Ehrhoff, Sharks, Niemi, and Top UFAs by Position

Pierre LeBrun: A dozen teams have reached out to pending UFA Matt Beleskey. Beleskey will meet with some Eastern Conference teams this week before making up his mind. "It’s all about the fit for him," Kuntz told ESPN.com Monday morning.…

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Rumors VI: Senators, Jets, Stars and Blue Jackets

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's not looking like the Senators will land the top-six forward that GM Bryan Murray was hoping to get. He will focus on re-signing RFAs Mike Hoffman and Alex Chiasson before deciding on what…

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