Tag: Brad Richards

Rumors and Notes: Red Wings, Hurricanes, Flyers, and Capitals

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill has indicated that Brad Richards will center their top line with Henrik Zetterberg and Justin Abdelkader until Pavel Datsyuk is able to return. Datsyuk is expected to be ready anywhere from…

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Rumors XV: Shattenkirk, Tarasenko, Yandle, Richards, Ward and Ladd

On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Spoke w/Kevin Shattenkirk's agent Jordan Neumann who says there's no truth that Shattenkirk is being dealt.— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) July 1, 2015 On the Blue Jackets and Shattenkirk ... They could easily put together a package.…

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Rumors II: Kings, Canucks and Sharks

On the Kings ... Scratch Kings off Paul Martin's list— Dennis Bernstein (@DennisTFP) July 1, 2015 LA set up front, all in on adding a legit 2nd pair D https://t.co/vBDTbUt0Ne— Dennis Bernstein (@DennisTFP) June 30, 2015 I haven't heard anything…

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Rumors IV: Franson, Richards, Sekera, Stafford, Frolik, and the Habs

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Cody Franson's agent said that they have spoken with "half a dozen" teams. “Just tire-kicking. General stuff,” Johannson said of the talks. “We already know who the teams are that would need someone like…

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Rumors II: Beleskey, Ehrhoff, Sharks, Niemi, and Top UFAs by Position

Pierre LeBrun: A dozen teams have reached out to pending UFA Matt Beleskey. Beleskey will meet with some Eastern Conference teams this week before making up his mind. "It’s all about the fit for him," Kuntz told ESPN.com Monday morning.…

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Rumors V: Leafs, Penguins, Islanders, Blackhawks and Capitals

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Mark Hunter is doing the draft for the Maple Leafs and Kyle Dubas is talking trade with teams.Hearing that Brendan Shanahan and Mike Babcock don't love Phil Kessel and they want to move him.…

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Rumors V: Dreger on O’Reilly, Stamkos, Leafs and St. Louis

Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio this morning. On what Ryan O’Reilly could bring back in a trade: “Yeah, what is it? That’s a good question. When you’re on the draft floor, it always seems to include a high pick,…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Penguins, Avalanche, Senators and Leafs

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins Carl Soderberg will get a big raise from his $1,008,333. He has priced himself out the Bruins lineup and they have a suitable replacement in Ryan Spooner. Soderberg won't have a lot of…

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Rumors I: Canucks, Senators, Bruins and Red Wings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canucks are looking for a second round pick for Eddie Lack. Moving Lack would create room for Jacob Markstrom.The Blues have likely decided to move Brian Elliott. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…

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Rumors III: Blackhaws, St. Louis, Ducks, Sharks and Gagne

Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on TSN radio this morning on players who may not be back with the Blackhawks next season: "Well you talked about Patrick Sharp, you're talking about Johnny Oduya. I've heard Seabrook's name out there but…

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Rumors II: Sabres, Islanders and Maple Leafs

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) Potential Sabres lines for next season: Evander Kane-Sam Reinhart-?, Matt Moulson-Zemgus Girgensons-Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno-Jack Eichel-Brian Gionta, and Nicholas Deslauriers-Cody McCormick-?. A top-line right winger is the biggest need for the Sabres. Having…

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Rumors II: Blackhawks Edition – Possible Kane Replacements

Mark Spector: With Patrick Kane going on the LTIR, the Blackhawks have the equivalent of $7.5 million in cap space at the dealdine. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Eight forward targets for the Blackhawks to replace Patrick Kane. 1. Antoine…

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