Tag: Brad Richardson

Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Oilers, Kings and Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Johnny Oduya (ankle) is not expected to play tonight, but is a possibility for Sunday. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on John Gibson. They…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Sabres and Canucks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos could be out for four months, with a potential mid-March return date. The Lightning have about $725,000 in salary cap space and could gain around $8…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tucson Roadrunners: Statement from Coyotes GM John Chayka. "Arizona Coyotes center Craig Cunningham suffered a medical emergency on the ice prior to the start of tonight’s game between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Manitoba Moose…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Kings, Hawks, Sharks and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka confirmed that Brad Richardson broke his tibia and fibula during Thursday night's game. He had surgery yesterday morning and is "stabilized." “We’re still waiting to see…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Ducks, Senators, Avs and Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Patric Hornqvist is out day-to-day with a concussion. Chris Kunitz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Pavel Buchnevich (back)…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Gretzky and the Red Wings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Don Maloney wanted to re-sign Martin Hanzal before the season started, but new GM John Chayka may not be thinking on the same lines as the former Arizona Coyotes GM.…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: The Blackhawks are looking for a first line left winger. Need to remember that Artemi Panarin will hit all of his $2.6 million on bonuses. The Blackhawks don't want to be stuck with…

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Rumors III: Canucks – Free Agents, Trade Options and the Draft

Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have 17 players under contract for next season at about $66 million. If the five percent escalator is used, the cap ceiling could be round $71 million. The Canucks need to clear…

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Rumors II: Some Offseason Priorities, Sharp, Canucks and Habs

Lyle Richardson (Spector's Hockey) in Bleacher Report: Looking at the some offseason priorities for teams that were eliminated in Round 1.Detroit Red Wings - coaching situation and their starting goaltender. If they think that Petr Mrazek is their go-to guy,…

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Rumors I: Red Wings and Canucks

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Back in mid-February, then Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis called the Red Wings to see if they were interested in Dion Phaneuf. The Wings were interested, but only if the Leafs ate…

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Rumors II: Canucks, Penguins, Flyers and Sharks

Elliotte Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Shawn Matthias will be a UFA and he isn't stressing about it. The 27-year old is coming off an 18 goal season where he made $1.85 million. “The team has a lot of…

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Injuries: Hawks, Pens, Blues, Rangers, Wings, Jets and More

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Kimmo Timonen will miss their last regular season game, but should be back for the playoffs. James Mirtle: The Penguins are missing Kris Letang, Christian Ehrhoff, Olli Maatta and Derrick Pouliot from their blueline. Seth Rorabaugh: No…

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