Tag: Brett Ritchie

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Vladimir Sobotka and the Dallas Stars

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Dhiren Mahiban: Bob McKenzie reporting that the Golden Knights have interviewed both Jack Capuano and Gerard Gallant for their head coaching position. On Vladimir Sobotka ... Aivis Kalnins: Forward Vladimir Sobotka and Avangard have mutually…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Avalanche and Stars

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The LA Kings tried to trade Marian Gaborik for months, and a buyout could be painful. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Dater thinks that the Avalanche should…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (chat) Heika notes that aside from how Tyler Seguin is skating with Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey, should watch how he plays on right wing.…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…

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NHL Injuries: McDonagh, Price, Subban, Blues and Stars

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Lance Bouma is finished for the season after he pulled his oblique. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post:  Defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be out for at least the…

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NHL Injuries: Blues, Stars, Bruins, Flames, Canadiens and More

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson are out tonight. Andy Strickland: Alex Steen will return tonight and will center David Backes and Patrik Berglund. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Brett Ritchie…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…

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Morning Hits: PTOs, Torres, Ritchie, Roy and Spotters

Eric Stephens: The Ducks have invited Sheldon Brookbank and Vitaly Vishnevski to training camp. Roger Millions: The Flames have invited defenseman Douglas Murray to training camp on a PTO. Roger Millions: The Flames have invited defenseman Aaron Johnson to training…

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Injury Notes: Senators, Stars, Islanders, and Hurricanes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Chris Phillips cracked a vertebra while rehabbing and will require at least another month of rehab. GM Bryan Murray released a statement yesterday. “Chris has experienced a setback in his recovery from back…

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Rumors VII: Gomez, Jets, O’Reilly, Chara and the Stars

Craig Custance of ESPN: Surveying 10 agents on the three most commonly listed teams on players no-trade lists: 1. Edmonton (5 first place votes) 2. Winnipeg (4 first place votes) 3. Buffalo (1 first place vote) 4. Ottawa and Toronto…

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Morning Hits: Waivers, Declining the White House and Injuries

Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning put goaltender Evgeni Nabokov on waivers. Matt Baker: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman:  "We didn’t feel it was right for Evgeni or the team to kind of keep him here if he’s not going to play." Yzerman…

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Morning Hits: Waivers, Injury Updates and Brodeur Press Conference

Pierre LeBrun: On waivers yesterday: T.J. Galiardi (WPG), Colby Robak (ANA) and Dylan Olsen (FLA). Pierre LeBrun: Martin Brodeur doesn't have any commitments beyond this season. He needs to see if he likes what he'll be doing with the Blues.…

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