Tag: Cam Neely

NHL Rumors: Bruins and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins president Cam Neely is generally happy with the team as they head out of the All-Star break. They are trying to build something that is sustainable for more…

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Rumors: Blackhawks, Bruins and NTC/NMC

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: (mailbag) Think that GM Stan Bowman will look to add before the trade deadline. Not known what he'd like to add and what what he'd be willing to pay…

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Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Flyers, Bruins and Penguins

Mark Spector: It is looking like Oilers defenseman Griffin Reinhart is NHL ready. The Oilers are trying to find a trade partner for either Nikita Nikitin or Andrew Ference. It may be hard to find a taker. Mark Spector: The…

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs

Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Red Wings

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli's firing was about Cam Neely's power, and how he is itching to use it. They will interview candidates like Ray Shero and Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton. Neely and CEO Charlie Jacobs…

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Quotes and Video: Neely On GM Search and What They Need To Improve

Jess Isner of BostonBruins.com: Bruins President Cam Neely on the firing of GM Peter Chiarelli and on the Bruins. “We’re going to take our time and go through the process and make sure we make a decision we feel is…

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Rumors V: Bruins Edition – Krejci, Stewart, Chiarelli, Julien and Neely

Dan Rosen: Does David Krejci injury crush the Bruins playoff hopes or does it force GM Peter Chiarelli to get creative to fill the hole? Krejci to the LTIR would create some cap space to work with. Going to be…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…

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Rumors: Granlund, Whitney, Neely, BizNasty, Eakin, Voynov and MLSE

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild's Mikael Granlund could be looking for a bridge contract in the $3.5 - $4 million range. Granlund could be a $6 million in three or four years. Tim Panaccio: Ryan Whitney's agent said…

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Rumors II: Babcock, Lack, Robidas, Bruins and Marchard

Bob Duff of the Windsor Star: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock didn't really agree with GM Ken Holland on the decision to demote Xavier Ouellet. “What did I say yesterday?” Babcock snapped when asked about the decision to send defenceman…

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Morning Hits: Compliance Buyouts, Timonen, Neely and HNIC Closing Montage

John Shannon: Teams can start using their compliance buyouts just after midnight on Monday, June 16th. Craig Custance: The Flyers re-signed Kimmo Timonen to a one year deal with a base salary of $2 million plus bonuses that could bring…

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Morning Hits: Blues, Coyotes, Senators, Players Traded Too Early, Wild and Montador

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: So far the Blues have increased their payroll to $57 million this year, an increase of $4.8 million. Those numbers don't include Alex Pietrangelo. “If you look at our roster, we had a…

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