Tag: Calgary Flames

Kovalchuk to KHL? Marleau talk … Blues to go after a D-man?

Mark Everson of the NY Post: Reports are floating around that Ilya Kovalchuk is signing with St. Petersburg of the KHL, but ... "Don't jump to conclusions," warned the source at the World Championships in Germany. David Pollak of the…

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Agent denies 10 year extension for Backstrom … Flames to lose both Nystrom and White? What the Canucks face this off-season

Tarik El-Bashir via Twitter: El-Bashir gets confirmation from Nicklas Backstrom's agent that his client hasn't signed a 10 year extension with the Washington Capitals. The rumor was started by someone posting it in a forum or blog. Eric Francis of…

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Krejci Out … Flames not firing anyone? Spezza on the block? Jokinen not going Minsk

Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: After being smoked by Mike Richards on a big open ice hit, David Krejci didn't return to the game. He was taken to local hospital for further evaluation. George Johnson of the Calgary Herald:…

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Sale of Coyotes getting closer … Penguins UFAs … Shirokov Staying

Randy Sportak of the Toronto Sun: Gary Bettman thinks the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes could be getting closer to being finalized. "The process continues. There is much that has to be done with the city of Glendale, both by…

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Hudler Officially a Wing Later this Week … A Regeher to Capitals Thought? Hurricanes Draft Wish … Big Contract for Chris Stewart?

Ansar Khan of MLive: The agreement to bring Jiri Hudler back to the Detroit Red Wings should be finalized by GM Ken Holland and Hudler's agent sometime this week. In the next couple days, Hudler's camp should be able to…

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Lidstrom Retiring After Season? Jarome Wants Out? Jagr Staying in Russia

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Rumors are spreading throughout Joe Louis Arena that All-World defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom could retire after season. I wonder who's whispering this though? “It’s going to come sooner or later,” Lidstrom said, chuckling at…

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Jarome Open to a Trade? Michalek Done for Playoffs … Potential Flame Targets

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The below statement doesn't need much commentary to go along with it ... From Jarome Iginla ... “If they don’t want me here and want to move in a different direction, I would look…

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Would the Oilers trade their top pick? Duchense Injured … Oilers to buyout Moreau?

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Say what you want about Cox's idea's .... Would Boston and Calgary go for a Jarome Iginla and the Leafs 1st round pick trade? Would the Oilers consider trading down if someone would take…

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Firing Sutter Would Still Leave the Flames in Trouble … Wings FA’s will have to wait … Seidenberg’s and Kuba’s seasons could be over

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: If the Flames were to fire Sutter, it still wouldn't come close to solving the Calgary Flames issues. Questionable trades and some key players with several years left on their contracts will handcuff…

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Changes coming in Calgary … Rynnas has a list of teams to visit … Mueller out Indefinitely.

George Johnson of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Darryl Sutter's blueprint and makeover has failed ... again. His status in the organization, as well as team president Ken King, will be in question. It's been rumored for awhile that Sutter…

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Oilers Want Leafs Pick … Would Calgary trade Jarome? More on Philly’s Goaltending Options … Caps Wanted Kaberle?

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Edmonton Oilers reportedly offered the Boston Bruins, Dustin Penner and Tom Gilbert for the 1st round pick that belonged to the Maple Leafs. The Oilers may try again at Draft time with…

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Problems with Phoenix’s Potential New Owners? Leighton back in Philly? Forsberg Done for Good? Kings Showcasing Bernier?

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The Banks may not be willing to give the "Ice Edge" group the funds to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes for $160 million. Jeffery Vinik only paid about $100 million cash for the Tampa…

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