Tag: Brad Marchand

Marchand still without deal … NHLPA should be polled on fighting … 2 spots open on Blues roster … Pandolfo gets PTO … No PTO for McCabe and Samsonov … Wild lines

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There's 12 days until the start of Bruins camp and Brad Marchand still hasn't re-signed. GM Peter Chiarelli and agent Wade Arnott won't comment. 3 comparables that will likely be used are: James van…

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No return date for Crosby, has seen specialists … Bruins notes on Rask, Marchand and Horton … Bailey without a contract

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: In trying to find out what has causes his recurring headaches during workouts, Sidney Crosby has visited specialists in Michigan and Georgie this summer. Crosby released a statement and said that he had been…

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Kuznetsov doesn’t know when he’s coming to N.A. … All quiet on Marchand front … A terrible list of NHL relocation/expansion cities

Alessandro Seren Rosso via twitter: Capitals prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov will head to the NHL but he doesn't know when, "maybe tomorrow, maybe in 3 years, maybe in 1 year." Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: "Only crickets are being heard…

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Nothing new on Marchand, Schenn contract talks … Some want out of Winnipeg … top 2012 free agents … Sens have 9 Dman for 7 spots

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: There hasn't been much movement on RFA Brad Marchand's contract talks with the Bruins. Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli and Marchand's agent wouldn't comment on the situation. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press:…

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Weber’s arbitration ruling creates some questions for Preds … Marchand talks starting … Canucks may look at trades … Sharp’s salary breakdown

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: The Predators wanted to signed Shea Weber to a long-term deal, and still have plenty of time to do so. One NHL team executive said they have to consider trading him: “You’ve got no…

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Khabibulin doesn’t have to wear pink underwear … Hints on Modano … Canucks could make moves … Savard doubtful for this year

Edmonton Journal: Nikolai Khabibulin arrived at jail yesterday for his 15 day stay. Officials have said he won't have to wear the "black and white stripped uniform and pink underwear" during his stay at the tent city jail. Jeff Miller…

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‘Collusion’ surrounding Stamkos and Doughty? Malone ready for training camp … Prospal signs with Blue Jackets

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: 3 ex-Bruins are still on the market: Sergei Samsonov, Nick Boynton, and Paul Mara. Dupont brings up the word 'collusion', as he wonders about no one putting forth an offer sheet for Steven…

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Osgood to retire … Burke to meet with Schenn’s agent after vacation … Some remaining FAs … Yashin to the NHL?

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Chris Osgood will have a press conference today to announce his retirement from the NHL, and he'll take a job within the organization. It was earlier thought that he would play next…

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Pacioretty ‘contact skating’ in 3-5 weeks … Marchand gets 2 games … Eriksson, Burish out tonight … DeBoer’s could be out in Florida … Starting goalies

Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens medical staff is saying that Max Pacioretty is expected back 'contact skating' in 3 to 5 weeks. He's on complete rest until March, then rehab begins. On March 8th, he suffered a…

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Should Brad Marchand get suspended for his hit on RJ Umberger? If so, for how long?

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand hits Columbus Blue Jacket R.J. Umberger in the back of the head. The NHL will definetely be looking at it today. Do you think he'll get suspended? How long?

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Rangers call about Tyutin, Jackets call about Del Zotto … Starting Goalies … Giguere out with groin injury … Lebda a winger?

Aaron Portzline via twitter: When the Columbus Blue Jackets made Fedor Tyutin a healthy scratch last week, Rangers GM Glen Sather inquired.  When NY Rangers made Michael Del Zotto a healthy scratch, Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson inquired. No Tyutin…

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Isles could face a bigger problem … Moves in Oils future? Anderson, Foote leaves game … Leafs injury update

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Things are not well on the Island and they potentially could get worse, LeBrun ... "My biggest concern if I were an Islanders fan is what John Tavares and his powerful agent Pat Brisson (Crosby, Toews,…

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