Tag: Brian Gionta

NHL News: Theodore, Sbisa, Gionta, Upshall, Letestu, and Nattinen

Golden Knights lock up Theodore long-term Pierre LeBrun: The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Shea Theodore to a seven-year contract with a salary cap hit of $5.2 million. He will get $5.2 million each season and there are no…

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NHL News: Senators, Jets, Flames, Blue Jackets, and Devils

Senators assistant GM resigns Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Senators assistant GM Randy Lee resigned yesterday as "he awaits the outcome of court proceedings on two non-criminal harassment charges filed against him" from an incident in Buffalo late last…

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NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta, Jeff Skinner, and Matt Duchene

Gionta okay with retirement if it comes to that Dave Stubbs of NHL.com: The 39-year old Brian Gionta hasn't signed with anyone yet and if he's played his final NHL game, he's okay with it. Gionta spends his summer's in…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Panthers, Senators, Leafs, Knights and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their pending free agents: “(Paul) Postma, (Kenny) Agostino, (Brian) Gionta will not be offered contracts, and we’ve told as such. Austin Czarnik is going to be a group 6.…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: On Waivers, Kovalchuk, Olympians Sign, Matthews, Canucks, and Blue Jackets

Players placed on waivers today ... Bob McKenzie: Peter Holland clears waivers. Placed on waivers today: Chris Breen (BOS), Paul Postma (BOS), Jussi Jokinen (CBJ), Cody Golobeuf (CgY), Lance Bouma (CHI), Chris Stewart (MIN), Alex Burrows (OTT),  James O’Brien (OTT), Johnny…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting CBJ-CHI and TOR-BOS … Healthy Scratch, Gionta, Oilers-Isles Trade

Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Scheig: Scouts listed to attend tonight's Blue Jackets-Blackhawks game: Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins. Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins ... Michael Augello: Scouts listed to attend tonight's…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Columbus Blue Jackets

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Sharks 'attempted spending' will happen this offseason as they will likely look to add a big-name free agent or two. The Sharks likely don't have enough assets…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the COL-EDM, PIT-CBJ, and SJ-DAL … Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Gionta

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers ... Jesse Montano: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Avalanche-Oilers game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Florida…

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Scouting the NYR-OTT, MTL-VGK, EDM-ARI, and PIT-TOR … Interest in Brian Gionta

Scouting the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attend the Rangers-Senators game: St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, and the Florida…

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NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta, James Wisniewski, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Dallas Stars

On Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Both Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski are playing for Team USA at the Olympics, and both are hoping to sign with an NHL team after. They would need…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Oilers, Predators, and Gionta

On the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators and Brian Gionta ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Asked New York Islanders GM Garth Snow Thursday if he'd consider trading John Tavares before the trade deadline if they fall out…

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NHL News: Senators, Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Gionta, Flames and Oilers

On the Ottawa Senators ... TSN 1200: GM Pierre Dorion said they are hopeful that defenseman Erik Karlsson will be able to play next week. Bruce Garrioch: Johnny Oduya could join the Senators in Edmonton. TSN 1200: Coach Guy Boucher…

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