Tag: Brian Boyle

NHL Rumors XIII: Raymond, Santorelli, Rangers, Oilers, Caps, Tanev and Penguins

News 1130 Sports: Mason Raymond should be hitting the open market tomorrow, he's getting good interest. News 1130 Sports: Mike Santorelli's agent, J.P. Barry, will check in with the Canucks today. Getting interest from other teams. Chip Alexander: Manny Malhotra…

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NHL Rumors XII: Brodeur, Lightning, Stars, Jokinen, Vrbata, Sabres, Moulson and Niskanen

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Martin Brodeur is intrigued by free agency. "I’m excited and intrigued to see some of the options will be laid out in front of me," Martin Brodeur told ESPN.com Monday. 'It’s something that’s new to me,…

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NHL Rumors VI: Maple Leafs, Reimer, Jets, Lecavalier, Ehrhoff and the Goalie Market

Nick Kypreos: James Reimer has requested to be traded. There was talk on the draft floor between the Jets and Maple Leafs. It could be revisited at a later date. Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Neither the Leafs or…

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NHL Rumors III: Red Wings Want to Add A Dman … Rangers Looking For Replacements

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings would like to add a right-handed shooting defensman. "We got seven left-hand D. I love (to have a righty), but how do you get it?" Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said over the…

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Top 10 2014 NHL Free Agent Centers

First expanded look at unrestricted free agency this week by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. NHL free agency is just a few days away, and with this year’s free agent crop arguably more underwhelming than usual, teams…

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NHL Rumors IX: Penguins, Canucks, Jets, Rangers and Sabres

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: The Penguins have six to seven coaching candidates, with four or five experienced coaches on their short list. Marc Crawford will interview today. They are scheduled to talk with Ron Wilson according to Darren…

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NHL Rumors V: Devils, Boyle, O’Reilly, Thornton, Brookbank and Regin

Richard Chere of the Star-Ledger: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said yesterday that they are undecided if they will use a compliance buyout on someone. There is speculation that they could buyout Anton Volchenkov (2-years, $8.5 million) or Bryce Salvador (1-year,…

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NHL Rumors VII: Stastny, Handzus, Da Costa, Staal, Stralman, Boyle, Vokoun and the Pens

Bob McKenzie: The Avalanche sent Paul Stastny a multi-year offer a couple of weeks ago. There has been no talks since, but it's expected they will start soon. Stastny has let it be known that he wants to stay in…

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NHL Rumors III: The Rangers and Their Free Agents, Oilers and Flyers

Arthur Staple of Newsday: Brad Richards relationship with Martin St. Louis and his leadership role after Ryan Callahan left makes a buyout decision not as easy as it once was. Do the Rangers look for a No. 1 center, possibly…

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NHL Rumors IV: Potential Oilers Targets, McGinn, Larsson, Boyle and Sabres

Mark Spector of SportsNet: The Oilers core players are likely remaining with the team. “Because I know how difficult it is to acquire those pieces,” says MacTavish, who has had this discussion with his own people, with other GMs, and…

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NHL Rumors III: Richards, Leino, Green and the Capitals

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Brad Richards I do believe will be bought out by the New York Rangers" Stephen Whyno in the Winnipeg Free Press: Brad Richards is a strong candidate to be bought out from his remaining six years and…

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NHL Rumors II: Canadiens, Rangers, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

Tim Wharnsby of CBC: The Canadiens have P.K. Subban, Lars Eller, Dale Weise and Ryan White as restricted free agents. Do they look to re-sign Brian Gionta, Andrei Markov and Mike Weaver? Do they try to re-sign Thomas Vanek? Wharnsby…

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