Tag: Boston Bruins

Savard return by late November? Souray to Calgary? Panthers-Gudbranson couldn’t agree on Deal … Canucks looking to trade Hordichuk

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said he'd be happy if Marc Savard was able to return by late November, "It could be longer; could be shorter. There are so many unknowns in this type…

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Crosby still bothered by hip flexor … Theodore to Wild almost done … Flames dropping like flies … Kadri to Marlies almost official

Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby is still being bothered by his hip flexor, he left practice early and did not play in last night's game. It's the 2nd time this camp that he's been bothered by it,…

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Contract talks involving Chara, Gudbranson, and Burmistrov

Joe Haggerty via twitter: Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara on their contract extension talks, "We're not on the exact same track. But we're talking and we'll see how it goes. We have a few days left." They are trying to…

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Scenarios for Souray … Teams calling about Greiss? Seguin back to center? Varlamov not a #1 lock?

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are not really interested in sending Sheldon Souray to their AHL club in Oklahoma City. GM Steve Tambellini said that waivers are an option, but would rather make a trade that would…

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Savard says he may have rushed his return … Redden undecided on what he’ll do … Langenbrunner to Avs? Harding torn ACL-PCL

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Rob Blake could be joining the NHL head office soon. The Minnesota Wild are looking at UFA Jose Theodore as a potential backup if they decide to go that route. Wade Redden's waiver period is over…

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Marc Savard not out for season … Could return soon?

Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: (from yesterday) A Boston Bruins team source said that Marc Savard COULD miss the entire season with post-concussion syndrome. "It's not a good situation," the source said. "It's complex. Not sure how this will play…

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A matter of time for Souray deal … Contract talks progressing for Chara-Bergeron … Stajan and Rypien injured

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: Duhatschek thinks it's just a matter of time before Sheldon Souray is traded by the Edmonton Oilers, with the Columbus Blue Jackets making perfect sense as a trade partner. The Jackets need a…

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Tuesday NHL Rumors and signings from Twitter

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Tom Poti has signed a contract extension with the Washington Capitals, 2 year and $5.75 million ($2.875 million cap hit). He'll get $3 million next year and $2.75 million in 2012-13. Corey Masisak via twitter: Poti…

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Pat Burns still alive … Marc Savard out with Post Concussion Syndrome … Ryan at Center

Toronto Sun: It was reported earlier today the Pat Burns had passed away, but that is not the case. TSNs Bob McKenzie spoke with the Burns ... "Pat Burns just called me. Seriously," McKenzie posted. "Here's what he said, 'Here…

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Lou having problems moving high-priced forwards? Frolov to play with Gaborik? Players don’t like DeBoer? and more

Mark Everson of the NY Post: As the October 6th deadline for Lou Lamoriello to move some salary gets closer, Lou is still having some problems moving out some high-priced players. Teams may not want to give up much to…

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Gionta Habs new Captain? Neal and Niskanen close with Stars … Redden to AHL?

Tom Gulitti via twitter: La Presse is reporting that Brian Gionta will be named as the new Montreal Canadiens captain. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars feel they have made solid offers to James Neal and…

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Quick twitter rumors this afternoon involving Staal, Guerin, Savard, Malone, Kadri, Booth

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun is hearing the Rangers and Marc Staal are getting close on a deal. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Bill Guerin is still skating with some Flyers. If he'd do a tryout, Panaccio thinks the Flyers might…

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