Tag: Calgary Flames

Lightning will likely turn to Schneider … Injury notes: Parise, Kindl, Howard, Timonen, Meszaros, Bogosian, Comeau and Downie

Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: Since the Lightning weren't interested in giving up a 2nd round pick for Ben Bishop, speculation is that they'll turn to Cory Schneider in the summer. They have 2 1st round picks and…

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Letang has concussion symptoms … Lidstrom uncertain for Friday … lines and starting goalies … Roenick and Milbury battle video

Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins Kris Letang has concussion symptoms. Tom Gulitti via twitter: Bruins Brian Rolston hasn't decided if he'll play next year or not. He talks like he'll be retiring. Darren Dreger via twitter: Zach Bogosian will be…

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GM Press Conferences after the deadline – Video and Audio

We've put together some press conferences held by some teams GMs. Audio files New Jersey Devils - Audio Lou Lamoreillo Phoenix Coyotes - Audio Dave Tippett Due to the overall size that the post would be with all the videos,…

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Ballard to LTIR … No deal for Grabovski … Waivers today … Boyce claimed on waivers … Russell has concussion … Scouting

Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Canucks put Keith Ballard on the LTIR, creating $4.2 million in cap space. Ott could be an option. Ballard has a concussion and is not close. He might be ready for the playoffs. Chris Johnston…

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Early evening rumors involving: Capitals, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Flames and Blue Jackets

Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector writes about 3 teams that should be sellers. Capitals - Both Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble could be valuable veteran additions for contenders. The Capitals are close to the cap ceiling, and have…

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Sunday morning rumors and notes involving deadline buyers and sellers, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Kings, Blackhawks and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: “The prices, in some cases, are embarrassing,” said a league executive. “They’re going to get more realistic closer to the deadline, but right now teams are asking for too much for their players.” Garrioch…

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Not so fast on Zidlicky to Devils … Lightning to be sellers … Holmgren talks rentals … Wild talk … Smyth and Ruutu off market

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Wild haven't asked Marek Zidlicky to waive his no-trade clause yet for New Jersey. He may not be traded until the summer says one source. Michael Russo via twitter: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher: "I haven't…

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State of the Calgary Flames: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Ryan Pike of The Hockey Writers and can be found on twitter at @RyanNPike. Heading into this year's trade deadline, the Calgary Flames sit in largely the same position they have been over the last few seasons: not…

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Morning NHL rumors involving the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Capitals and Lightning … Teams scouting last night

Craig Custance of ESPN: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is waiting for more teams to becomes sellers. "There's still a lot of teams that are deciding what to do, which way to go. You look at the standings, that's easy to…

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Afternoon NHL rumors and notes: Carter, Kings, Radulov, Ruutu, Capitals, Stastny, ‘Hawks, Glencross, Duchene, Green … Devils and Leafs lines

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson and Jeff Carter's agents won't speak publicly about the situation. Carter agent did confirm though that Carter has not requested a trade. There are probably 5 or 6 teams…

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Sunday morning mash of names in the NHL rumor mill

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Several GMs are looking to have a one time amnesty buyout in the next CBA that wouldn't carry a salary cap hit. The Rangers would be interested in Rick Nash, and the Blue Jackets…

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Hawks looking for trade partners … Options for Pacific teams … Carle could cash in … Koivu could be in … MacDonald close, Steen unknown

Craig Custance of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman would love to find a trading partner. "There's a lot of guys looking for players and not a lot willing to part with players," he said during a Tuesday phone conversation. "I…

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