Tag: Brock Nelson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Radulov and Top Remaining UFAs

On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... John Shannon: Hearing that a Coyotes - Shane Doan deal is close. He's not going anywhere. John Shannon: When he signs, it will be for one year. Craig Morgan: Source saying that…

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Rumors: Stamkos, Isles, Kings, Devils, Avs, and Blue Jackets

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: There has been no indication that a Steven Stamkos - Tampa Bay Lightning contract extension is close. "It's been kind of the same for the past couple weeks, it hasn't effected me," said…

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Morning Hits: Voynov, Kane, Flames, Devils, Avs and Isles

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Slava Voynov released a statement through his agent. "Earlier today, I notified the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players' Association and the Los Angeles Kings of my decision to immediately begin the formal process…

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Rumors I: Nelson, Okposo, and Huberdeau

Arthur Staple of Newsday: Training camp is a couple days away, and Islanders RFA Brock Nelson is still looking for a contract. It's been awhile since the sides have talked. "We haven't heard from them in six weeks," Salcer told…

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Rumors I: Huberdeau, Nelson, Clowe, Backes, and Havlat

George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is confident that they will sign RFA Jonathan Huberdeau before the start of training camp. Arthur Staple: There no update on contract talks with RFA Brock Nelson and Islanders. Staple suggests that Steve Bernier, with…

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Rumors and Notes: RFAs, Huberdeau, Backstrom, and the Flames

NHL Numbers: Remaining unsigned RFAs: Micheal Ferland (CGY), Marcus Kruger (CHI), Stefan Elliott and Freddie Hamilton (COL), Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA), Brock Nelson (NYI) and John Albert (WPG). George Richards: Talk is that the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed on…

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Videos: Garbutt and Scandella Suspension Videos

The NHL has suspended Stars forward Ryan Garbutt for three games for his slew foot on Jets Dustin Byfuglien. Byfuglien wasn't injury on the play. Garbutt has a history of supplementary discipline. The NHL has suspended Wild's defenseman Marco Scandella…

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NHL Rumors II: Braun, Leafs, Spaling, Stoa and Nelson

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The Sharks have started contract extension talks with Justin Braun, though nothing is imminent. “Nothing yet. We will be talking more later in the month after Justin’s wedding,” Neil Sheehy said via email. Braun…

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NHL Rumors III: Friedman’s Final Thoughts of the Summer

Elliotte Friedman: Teams could be eyeing Coyotes Antoine Vermette, who has one year left on his deal. GM Don Maloney would like to sign to an extension.Have to think Ryan O'Reilly will follow Paul Stastny out of town. There is…

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NHL Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Islanders, Hurricanes, Leafs, Stalock and Gretzky

Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things that could happen with the Blue Jackets this offseason. 1. Lock up Ryan Johansen - Johansen is a RFA and they'll have to decide if they want to do a bridge deal or a…

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Morning Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens and Blue Jackets

Scott Powers of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is thinking about having Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane long-term with the Blackhawks when making moves. “We’ve always looked forward,” Bowman said in a phone interview with ESPNChicago.com on Friday. “We have formulas…

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Morning Hits: Chiarelli, Lombardi, Islanders, Gagner, Ward, Sjostrom and Maidens

Stephen Whyno: The Bruins have signed GM Peter Chiarelli to a contact extension through 2017-18. Chris Johnston: Matthew Lombardi signed a one-year deal with Geneve-Servette in Switzerland. B.D. Gallof: The Islanders only have a few roster spots open: 3rd line…

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