Tag: Brandon Sutter

Trade: Penguins-Canucks Make A Three Player, Two Pick Deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded center Brandon Sutter and a third round pick to the Vancouver Canucks for center Nick Bonino, defenseman Adam Clendening and a second round pick (originally Anaheim's). The 26-year year old Sutter was drafted 11th overall…

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Rumors III: Friedman Roundup

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…

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Rumors V: Kessel, Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens

Andy Strickland: The Maple Leafs have told at least one team that they would be willing to retain $2 million of Phil Kessel's contract in a trade. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Bruins now have goalies Tuukka Rask, Martin Jones,…

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Rumors XI: Another Look at Players Who Could Be Traded

Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector looking at some players that might be available for trade.TJ Oshie and Patrik Berglund - The Blues aren't fast enough and need some more scoring down the middle. Eddie Lack - The Canucks have decided…

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Rumors VIII: Penguins Search For Top-Six and Where It Could Lead Them

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins have been looking for a top-six winger for a while. The supply is low and the prices are high.GM Jim Rutherford is considering moving Brandon Sutter to get a top-six - a…

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Rumors VII: Dreger – Penguins, Kessel, Leafs and Retaining Salary

Darren Dreger on TSN radio on Phil Kessel, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Pens interest in Kessel: "I spoke with Jim Rutherford of the Penguins yesterday as well. Is he appreciative of the type of player…

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Rumors IV: Penguins – Offer Sheets, Buyout, Trades and Free Agents

Josh Yohe of DK On Pittsburgh Sports: Blackhawks pending RFA Brandon Saad is from Pittsburgh. Would the Penguins try to sign him to an offer sheet? Penguins GM Jim Rutherford can't comment on Saad or any other RFAs because of…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins, Wild, Sharks, Capitals and Flyers

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Eric Staal and the Hurricanes will meet to talk about his future. Staal will be a pending UFA after next season.They will either look to sign him to a cheaper contract extension or put him on…

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Rumors II: Penguins Offseason Outlook and Malkin Trade Destinations

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:  Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that ownership would not hold them back on potential buyouts, with Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz as possible candidates. “I have full support from ownership to do what's necessary…

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Rumors and Video: Staal, Pens, Wings, Bruins, Oilers, Caps and Flames

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Source saying the Penguins are interested in reacquiring Jordan Staal. It is more of an offseason move, but the Penguins have talked to the Hurricanes as what it would cost  to trade for him…

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Injuries: Penguins, Kronwall, Bordeleau, Mason, McQuaid and Bishop

Dave Molinari: The Penguins expect to have the mumps test results today for Brandon Sutter, Steve Downie and Thomas Greiss. Dave Molinari: Penguins Blake Comeau is expected to miss several weeks. Coach Mike Johnston wouldn't say what the injury was,…

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Injuries: Mumps, Blues, Lightning, Devils, Red Wings and Wild

Andrew Gross: Rangers confirm that Lee Stempniak has the mumps. He skated on his own yesterday and will skate with the team today. Josh Yohe: Penguins Steve Downie, Brandon Sutter and Thomas Greiss were getting tested for mumps yesterday. Jameson…

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