Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…

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NHL Rumors: Hutton and Sabres, Flames, Avs, Grabner, Reaves, Capitals and Penguins

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Howard WGR: Elliotte Friedman said the Sabres are aggressively going after free agent goaltender Carter Hutton. Friedman added that if they go three years, they will get him. On the Calgary Flames ... Frank Seravalli:…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Pacioretty, Kings, Hurricanes, Jets, Panarin, Sabres, Zucker, Blues and Kings

On John Tavares, Max Pacioretty, Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, Artemi Panarin, Buffalo Sabres, Jason Zucker, St. Louis Blues, and Dwight King ... Elliotte Friedman: The Stars, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Bruins and Lightning are getting meetings with John Tavares.…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Canadiens, Predators, Maple Leafs, and Top 25 Trade Bait

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: After yesterday's trade, the Flames are still not finished. Can expect them to be active in the free agent market. adds: "Hamilton’s apathy was a big issue in the room, Fox was never coming…

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NHL Rumors: Draft Trade Talk Notes From The Quiet First-Round

Draft trade talk notes from round one ... Elliotte Friedman: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion on trade talk on Friday, day one of the draft: “the quietest day of the week." Frank Seravalli: Dorion on the Friday trade talk: “I made a…

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Thoughts From The Media: Calgary Flames – Carolina Hurricanes Trade

A collection of tweets from the media after the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes completed their blockbuster trade. Tweets contain their thoughts on the trade and some quotes from the teams. The Hurricanes sent Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to…

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NHL Trade: Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes Make A Big Trade

The Carolina Hurricanes trade forward Elias Lindholm and defenseman Noah Hanifin to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Dougie Hamilton, forward Micheal Ferland and defenseman Adam Fox. The 23-year old Lindholm was drafted 5th overall in the 1st round of the  2013…

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NHL Rumors: Flames and Hamilton … Red Wings and Goalies … Islanders and Tavares

  On the Calgary Flames ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre McGuire on Dougie Hamilton rumors: "I don't think it's a personality thing. I think people just don't think he produces to the level he's expected to. But Calgary doesn't have…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Sens, Sharks and Blues

On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Sabres GM Jason Botterill: "we're talking to teams about trading for a goalie, but we're also looking ahead to next week with free agency." On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying the Bruins aren't close to any trades involving David Krejci, David Backes, Torey Krug or Tuukka Rask: "All chatter at this point, but Boston definitely looking to do something!" On the Buffalo…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Skinner and Lindholm

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings have some interest in Jeff Skinner, but Ilya Kovalchuk is their main priority. Have been told that the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues have spoken with the Hurricanes…

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