Tag: Brendan Smith

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Holland’s Strategy and Potential Trade Candidates

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Red Wings GM Ken Holland on Hockey Central the other day on their trade deadline strategy. “I don’t see us being a buyer. The question is, do we become a seller…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings

On the New York Islanders ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: With the NY Islanders firing Jack Capuano earlier this week, assistant coach Doug Weight takes over in the interim head coach. Six potential candidates to take over on a full-time…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Devils, Stars and Coyotes

On the Detroit Red Wings ... The Fourth Period: Red Wings GM Ken Holland is receiving calls on some of their player, with one source saying Thomas Vanek is getting a fair bit on interest. If the Red Wings drop…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Canes, Bruins, Lightning, Ducks, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Andrei Markov will rejoin the team in Toronto and practice with them today. Eric Engels: Alex Galchenyuk was injured on December 4th and the timeline for him to return…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canucks, Islanders and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a winger to play with Jonathan Toews. They may have an 'itchy trigger finger.' Bonus overages for…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Rangers, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens and more

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brian Hedger of NHL.com: Forward Ryan O'Reilly practiced yesterday for the first time since having an appendectomy on Christmas day. They are hopeful he can return tonight. "He felt really good on the ice, has no…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Vegas, Wings, Hawks, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Coyotes

On the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The Jets won't do a Jacob Trouba for Marc-Andre Fleury and pick/prospect as they still…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Hawks, Blues and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Ben Bishop's injury. He will be re-evaluated and they are hoping it's a short-term thing. Joe Smith: Nitika Kucherov hasn't been on the ice…

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NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Canes, Sabres, Bruins, Wings and more

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that center Jordan Staal suffered a concussion during the Panthers game. Francis added there is not time frame on when he could return. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes put Staal…

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NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Blues, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Sabres

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Defenseman Brendan Smith and forward Tyler Bertuzzi left Saturday's games early and will be undergoing tests. "We know they are out a bit," Holland said. "Not sure how long." It…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Department of Player Safety

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: Forward Mike Fisher is day-to-day with an upper body injury. He didn't practice yesterday. Mike Ribeiro was given a maintenance day. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: There is no timeline of Jussi Jokinen…

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