Tag: Bill Guerin

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Talbot, Koskinen, GM Candidates and Not Mortgaging Their Future

Oilers offered up Talbot to an Eastern Conference team David Pagnotta: Have been told that the Oilers had recently offer goaltender Cam Talbot to an Eastern Conference non-playoff team. They had previously spoken with that team about a larger deal…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Brent Flahr is the Wild's acting GM while owner Craig Leipold interviews GM candidates. Paul Fenton has already been interviewed, and Leipold has likely been waiting for Predators-Jets series to be…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the St. Louis Blues

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Forward Jason Zucker on being a restricted free agent: "That's for much later down the road this summer." Chad Graff of The Athletic: Owner Craig Leipold on what he's looking for in their next…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Jets, Seattle, Canucks and Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: The Winnipeg Jets have been looking for a forward and Elliotte Freidman believes they have contacted the Senators about winger Mike Hoffman. “It wouldn’t be an easy deal…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Panthers, Sabres, and Lightning

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Los Angeles Kings were trying hard to sign college free agent defenseman Neal Pionk (signing with the Rangers). John Hoven: Spencer Foo is the last of the four college free agents…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – GM and Coaching Canadidates

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Darren Dreger: "Working sources on Sabres house cleaning today. Told decision was purely ownerships and neither Eichel nor the players in general influenced. Listing potential candidates for the Sabres GM job is tough. Lombardi makes sense…

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NHL News: Buffalo Sabres Fire GM and Coach … Possible Replacements

On the Buffalo Sabres, Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: GM Tim Murray met with Sabres owner Terry Pegula yesterday and today bot Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma were fired. "After reviewing the…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Jagr, Maple Leafs and Assistant GMs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks will likely have to wait another month to find out what Maxim Shalunov's plans are for next year. Shalunov's agent said on Monday they will likely decide next…

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Flames-Canes trade was in works for awhile … Ryder to minors? Guerin to Pens? Caps won’t trade a goalie … Bruins having trouble with trades

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Flames-Hurricanes trade had been in the works for weeks, before Brett Sutter's arrest. Bob McKenzie reports that the Flames had to call the Hurricanes to see if they would still be interested in Sutter after…

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Sunday morning NHL Rumor Roundup with Hotstove and SourcesSay video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: “The level of talk has heated up quite a bit,” said a league executive. “I get the sense some teams are getting antsy.” Brian Burke is the most active. The San Jose Sharks would…

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Maple Leafs facing decision on whether to recall Kadri or not … Lecavalier breaks hand … Peter Forsberg take 5 … Blues injury updates

Darren Dreger of TSN: Within the next month, the Boston Bruins should get $7.5 million in salary returning to their lineup. When Marc Savard and Marco Sturm return, the Bruins will be about $2 million over the cap. The Toronto…

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Gaborik returns … Guerin closer to retirement … Satan signing soon? Kuba to return on Saturday? Brodeur practices

Andrew Gross of the Bergon Record: Marian Gaborik will be back in the lineup for the New York Rangers tonight. Gaborik has missed 12 games with a separated shoulder. Defenseman Michal Rozsival could be out another 7-10 days. Pierre LeBrun…

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