Tag: Antti Niemi

Rumors VIII: Kings, Avs, Bruins, Sens, Wild, Leafs, Rangers and Canucks

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Martin Jones isn't being shopped by they Kings, but that doesn't mean he won't be traded. Some think he could be a starter. The Kings will listen to offers to see what they might…

Mark Easson

Rumors VI: Chiarelli on Draft and Goalies … B’s and Hamilton to Talk

Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli might trade the 16th overall pick, but he may be leaning towards keeping it. “Instinctively you want to keep the pick. Especially as the draft approaches, you get more pumped about that…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Hamilton and a Stars Chat

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Source saying that the Bruins are prepared to go as high as $7 million a year to match an offer sheet for Dougie Hamilton. That seems to be the range for what Hamilton's camp is looking…

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Rumors VI: Fisher, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Ducks and Panthers

Andy Strickland: A two-year contract extension been the Predators and Mike Fisher appears imminent. Platium Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger saying that all three of Brendan Shanahan, Kyle Dubas and Mark Hunter are making trade calls. Dreger on the Red Wings…

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Rumors VI: Flyers, Bernier, Richardson, Buchnevich and Top 5 UFA Goalies

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall still hopes to re-sign RFA defenseman Michael Del Zotto, but admits there has been little progress during their talks. “We’re chugging along at a slow pace,” he said, adding that the…

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Rumors I: Sharks – Talbot, Niemi, Irwin, Dillon and Karlsson

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Darren Dreger has reported that the Sharks are one of the "more likely" targets along with the Oilers and Flames for Rangers goalie Cam Talbot.What would it take for the Sharks to trade for…

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Rumors II: Wild, Senators and the Goalie Market

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Devan Dubnyk will be able to speak with other teams in a week if he doesn't come to terms with the Wild before then. There may not have been a lot of communication between…

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Rumors IV: Canucks, Panthers, Draft Notes on Coyotes and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are holding their pro scouting meetings this week and it's expected they will decide on whether Eddie Lack or Jacob Markstrom will be put on the trade block. The Canucks don't have a second-…

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Rumors IV: Capitals and Wild

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Pending UFA Joel Ward's agent said there haven't been any contract talks with the Capitals since February, but is still hoping they can work out a deal. “Joel would like to return to Washington,” Peter…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Goalies – Stars and Six Teams That Could Move One

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars tend to lean on their young players instead of overspending in free agency, but GM Jim Nill could look at some free agents to improve the team. Goalie free agent targets…

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Rumors I: Rangers, Yandle, Wings and Oilers Goalie Options

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said in an email on Friday that he's undecided if he will continue his dual role as GM and president. It doesn't mean that he'll step down as GM, but…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Leafs, Senators and the Goalie Market

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Scouting sources are convinced the Coyotes will draft Dylan Strome. The Leafs will then have to decide on whether to draft Mitch Marner or Noah Hanifin. “The Leafs need a defence going forward,” said…

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