Tag: Brooks Orpik

The Offseason “Winners” So Far Are ….

Written by Greg Stamper, who can be found on twitter @g_stamp91. Despite the recent drop of in activity, the offseason in the NHL is an exciting time for both teams and fans. It provides each and every team with a period…

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NHL Rumors IV: Hayes, Rangers, Bruins and Hiller

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Blackhawks are still talking to Kevin Hayes about a contract, but if he's not signed by August 15th, he'll become UFA. The Rangers will be just one of the teams that will be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors II: Dmen Options for Red Wings, McCann and the Islanders

Ansar Khan of MLive: After the Capitals signed Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik at the start of free agency, it appears that Mike Green's days in Washington could be numbered. The Red Wings are looking for a right-handed, power play…

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Morning Hits: Free Agent Notes on the Penguins, Avalanche and Capitals

Josh Yohe: The Penguins signed six free agents to one-year contracts. “For right now,” Rutherford said, “I find that I'm very comfortable in dealing with one-year contracts.” The Penguins have only eight players under contract past next season: Sidney Crosby,…

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NHL Rumors VII: Capitals, Penguins, Reimer, Ott, Mueller and Downie

Adam Vigan of NBC Washington: In addressing his free agent signings Tuesday, general manager Brian MacLellan reiterated that Mike Green is very much in the Capitals' immediate plans. MacLellan and coach Barry Trotz have already begun to confer on how…

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NHL Rumors VIII: Predators, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Niskanen, Bruins and Pouliot

Josh Cooper: Predators GM David Poile. "If we can (sign) a center, that would be a wish list," Predators general manager David Poile said. "There's not a bunch of guys (available) — and I'm not signing somebody for the sake…

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NHL Rumors V: Rangers, Ducks, Glass, Wings, Lightning, Ehrhoff and Niskanen

The Fourth Period: The Rangers don't plan on re-signing Anton Stralman, Brian Boyle and Dominic Moore. They are interested in Mark Fayne. The NY Post is reporting they are interested in Ryan Carter. They are believed to have kicked tires…

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NHL Rumors II: Iginla, Stastny, Robidas, Ehrhoff, Orpik, Gionta, Kulemin and Vanek

Richard Labbe: Contrary to reports, the Canadiens haven't asked about Jarome Iginla. Chris Johnston: Iginla will be testing free agency for the second straight year. Renaud Lavoie: The Avs and Paul Stastny couldn't get a deal done last night, he…

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NHL Rumors X: Stastny, Vanek, Niskanen, Gorges, Spezza, Sabres, Penguins and Jets

Pierre LeBrun: Paul Stastny's camp is working to shorten their list of teams down today. Would expect that Blues will be on it. Re-signing with Avs is a possibility, but it won't be for as much as he'll get elsewhere.…

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NHL Rumors V: Penguins, Wild, Oilers, Jets, Red Wings and Avalanche

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said they have four primary UFA targets for Tuesday. They will go with their younger defensemen, and spend a little more money up front. The Pens have seven forwards under…

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NHL Rumors XII: Stars, Orpik, Predators, Jets, Brodeur and Flyers

Bruce Garrioch: Lots of chatter that the Stars are kicking tires on Jason Spezza, have been mentioned before. Andy Strickland: 10 to 15 teams have made calls on Paul Stastny. Things could heat up more after the weekend. Stastny won't…

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NHL Rumors I: Blues, Leafs, Available Centers, Jets and Byfuglien

Jeremy Rutherford: It's unlikely the Blues re-sign any of their own pending UFAs until after July 1st. Their UFAs include: Steve Ott, Brenden Morrow, Derek Roy, Carlo Colaiacovo and Ryan Miller. Pending RFAs that don't have any deals imminent include: Vladimir…

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