Tag: Cam Ward

Hurricanes GM Rutherford talks trade … Ducks GM Murray talks Schultz

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes are trying to make a trade this week without giving up any of their core. Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on if they can bring in a top-tier player: “I really…

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Afternoon notes on: Boychuk, Grossman, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Senators and bunch of starting goaltenders

Fluto Shinzawa via twitter: Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with a mild knee sprain. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman is wearing 2 knee braces and remains optimistic for the playoffs. Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins Sullivan,…

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Keith waives in-person hearing … Tarasenko ready for NHL … Bettman ready for CBA talks … Howard back next week … Starting goalies

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Blackhawks Duncan Keith waived his right for the in-person hearing. Will do over the phone at 2 PM EST. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Vladimir Tarasenko's Russian agent told SovSport that Tarasenko "is ready for the NHL...both…

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Stars considered offers for Ott and Souray … Preds offer for Nash didn’t include Ellis … Grabovski’s agent in T.O. next week … starting goalies

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk had some offers that they strongly considered for Steve Ott and Sheldon Souray. "I would say there were a couple of things on the table that took a lot…

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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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Morning rumors and notes involving: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Selanne, Okposo, Sharks, Hurricanes and Islanders

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Red Wings will still look to add depth up front. "I'll kick the tires until 3 o'clock on Monday," Holland said. "If we don't do anything, I'm happy. I think we're a better team." The…

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Blue Jackets getting closer … Vultures circling Avs … Roy can be had … Ward out with LBI … Nabokov – Isles to talk contract

Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson: "We're waiting for the right deals. We're getting closer. But we're not there yet." The Globe and Mail: Burke has said he isn't interested in adding a goalie at this point.…

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Will Southeast be buyers or sellers … Bruins could be looking for help … ‘Hawks still search for Dmen … Horton skates … Laich injured

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Shoalts looks at the Southeast Division and if teams will be buyers or sellers. GMs of Capitals, Panthers and Lightning are under pressure to make the playoffs. The Panthers are 1st in the…

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If Canes go with a total rebuild, could Ward be moved? Canucks-Wings may have interest Moen … Sidney skates … Peckham rumors

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch touches on Suter saying he won't sign a deal before the deadline. The Preds could move his rights at the draft, and the Flyers would definitely be interested. If the Sabres decide to…

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Byers to have hearing, nothing for Lecavalier … Afternoon injury updates, lines and tonight’s starting goaltenders

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Blue Jackets Dane Byers will have a phone hearing with Brendan Shanahan today for his hit on Sharks Andrew Desjardins. No hearing for Lightning's Vinny Lecavalier for his punch on Penguins Evgeny Malkin. Dirk Hoag via…

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Deveaux gets 3 games … Flames claim Comeau … Downie out … Brassard in … Starting goalies

Darren Dreger via twitter: Rangers forward Andre Deveaux gets a 3 game suspension for his elbow on Panthers Tomas Fleischmann. Katie Strang via twitter: The Flames have claimed Blake Comeau off waivers from the NY Islanders. Chris Botta via twitter:…

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Sunday morning NHL rumors and injury notes … Sources Say video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: NHL coaches that could be in trouble are Brent Sutter (CAL), Paul Maurice (CAR), Joe Sacco (COL), Bruce Boudreau (WASH) and Scott Arniel (CBJ). The Flames are going to have to consider trading Jarome…

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