Tag: Bryan Rust

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Kunitz, Duclair, Johnson, Skinner and Pens Trade Candidates

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Source said on Sunday that the Penguins have interest in bringing back winger Chris Kunitz, but it may depend on salary cap space. The 38-year old recorded 29 points…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders and Tavares … Senators and No. 4 … Penguins, Rust and Oleksiak

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Andrew Gross: Though the deal is not done and it's still a fluid situation, but it is sounding like the Islanders could also be getting some good news with regards to…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Kessel, Rust, Sheary, Simon, Hagelin, Jarry and Brassard

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and potential trade options ... Josh Yohe of The Athletic: Multiple sources have said that Phil Kessel isn't against the idea of being traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins, but is also okay with remaining with the…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking To Trade Kessel? RFA Rust And Their Needed Depth

  On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mark Madden of Pittsburgh's 105.9 FM said yesterday that the Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to trade forward Phil Kessel, and that "Kessel is OK with that." Madden's says…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: They were $300,000 from the cap ceiling to finished the season. The salary cap could go up by at least $3 million. Carter Rowney is the only UFA for…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Hurricanes and Penguins

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: From understanding, the Oilers had never pursued free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: There is "absolutely no truth" to the report that the Sabres had offered an assistant…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Open To Making Some Changes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "It's obvious that I'm going to keep an open mind to making some changes. I'm going to make some changes. I can't tell you who that's going to be right…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Keys to the Pittsburgh Penguins offseason. 1. Address their blue line - The Penguins were looking a depth defenseman at the trade deadline but weren't able to acquire one. They need…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Already without Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins lost Jake DeBrusk, Torey Krug, and Zdeno Chara in the third period last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy didn't have an update…

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Eastern Conference News: Devils, Senators, Penguins, and Lightning

On the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross: The Devils didn't have an update on forward Travis Zajac. There likely won't be an update until Saturday. He was walking around the room after the game. On the Ottawa Senators ... Brent…

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Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…

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NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Panthers, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks put Dennis Rasmussen on waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Looking like Jaromir Jagr will return to the lineup tonight after missing the past two games and seven of…

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