Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Pionk and Lightning

On the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers ... Matthew Sekeres: Talked to the Canucks about the Alexandre Burrows trade rumors to the New York Rangers - it is not accurate. On College Free Agent Neal Pionk ... Craig Custance:…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Canadiens, Islanders and Oilers

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has a no-movement clause so they can't demote him. He could become a healthy scratch if Matt Bartkowski progresses and earns Glen Gulutzan's trust. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Trade Michael Stone To Flames

The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Michael Stone to the Calgary Flames for a 2017 3rd round pick and a conditional 2018 5th round pick. The Coyotes are also retaining 50 percent of the Stone's salary. The condition on the…

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens and NY Islanders

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: Wonder if Ryan Miller would be on a short list of potential goaltenders the Flames could look at signing this offseason. On the Montreal Canadiens ... The Fourth Period: The Montreal Canadiens are…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes Blueline Depth Drawing Interest

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun of TSN: The Carolina Hurricanes, like the Anaheim Ducks, are drawing plenty of interest in their good, young blueline depth. "I think everyone is always looking for D and we feel comfortable with…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Scott Darling

On the Edmonton Oilers Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Edmonton is a buyer. Repeat and say it one more time. After years of an extended rebuild, the Oilers are firmly in a playoff spot. While they may not contend just yet,…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Canucks and Red Wings

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Hockey Central at Noon on the Calgary Flames. "I still hear they're kicking tires on Marc-Andre Fleury." Fox notes that at the 2016 draft, Eric…

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Nyquist Suspension Video, Jagr’s 1,900th NHL Point, Chaisson’s Spear, and Burns Scoring Pace

A recap of some news and events that took place yesterday ... The NHL suspended Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist for six games for his high-stick to the face of Minnesota defenseman Jared Spurgeon. @NHLPlayerSafety pic.twitter.com/DYgEL9tBWA — Damian Echevarrieta…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Devils, Flames, Leafs, Sharks and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams that don't acquire Martin Hanzal could turn to Brian Boyle. The Lightning may be in a holding pattern…

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NHL Rumors: Some Team Needs and Fits, and the Calgary Flames

On Team Needs and Potential Fits ... Frank Seravalli: On TSN Hockey Tuesday night looking at some team needs and potential fits. Chicago Blackhawks - Need: Left winger for Jonathan Toews. Potential fit: Patrick Eaves Los Angeles Kings - Need:…

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Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Oilers, Kings and Flames

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers ... Joe Smith: Though it may nothing, Lightning GM Steve Yzerman and Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli spoke for awhile after their game on Friday. Could the Oilers use a big, versatile veteran…

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