Tag: Boston Bruins

NHL News: The Boston Bruins Fire Head Coach Claude Julien

The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Claude Julien. Assistant coach Bruce Cassidy will coach the team in the interim. NHL.com: The Bruins have a 26-23-6 record this season, good for 58 points in 55 games. Julien is the Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Lightning, Sabres, and Bruins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dennis Bernstein: After Vern Fiddler was traded for fourth round pick, think that the Red Wings could get a 2nd round pick plus for Thomas Vanek. Wouldn't trade a first round pick for him.…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Sharks, Bruins, Avs, Senators, Canadiens, Blues and Lightning

On the Arizona Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A frustrated GM said that they are only…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Habs, Kings, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Oilers

On the St. Louis Blues, Kevin Shattenkirk, Ken Hitchcock, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Think the St. Louis Blues would be open to a Kevin Shattenkirk sign-and-trade,…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Even though Tuukka Rask isn't expected to miss any time, the Bruins realize they may have to acquire a backup goalie before the trade deadline. “When you look…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Red Wings, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins coach Claude Julien said that Patrice  Bergeron is day-to-day. “When we say he is day-to-day, he’s doing really well,” said Julien, referring to Bergeron. “I am certainly…

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Atlantic Division Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Sabres and Wings

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos met with his surgeons last week and "they're pleased with how he looks and where he's at." He was expected to be out for four months,…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Caps and Bruins

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... NHL.com: Penguins forward Conor Sheary will be out four to six weeks with an upper-body injury. Sheary played almost 17 minutes on Tuesday, but didn't practice yesterday. Evgeni Malkin (lower-body) skated before practice yesterday. "…

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NHL Rumors: Eastern Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Eastern Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and who could be good fits for them for those teams.…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Evgeni Malkin is working out off-ice and is making progress. He added that Kris Letang is a game-time decision tonight. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: The…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Bruins

On the New York Islanders ... Chris Johnston: Islanders center John Tavares said he'd be open to talking contract extension with the team this offseason and added "I'm excited about where the organization is headed." Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Asked…

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NHL Rumors: Defensive Prospects and Destinations for Kevin Shattenkirk

On defensive prospects ... Corey Pronman: An executive from a team that is considering selling at the deadline is frustrated with trying to improve their defense: "Nobody is moving defense prospects right now." On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Matt Larkin of The…

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