Tag: Cam Ward

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Leafs and More

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Arizona Coyotes ... David Strehle: Scouts/reps listed for the Flyers-Coyotes: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Predators, Sharks, Blackhawks and Hurricanes. Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Stu Cowan: Scouts/reps listed for Habs-Leafs: Blackhawks,…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Blues, Devils and Flames

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirms that he's in talks with Chris Neil about an extension. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Heading into last night, the Senators were four…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Bait, Buyers, Sellers and In Play

Trade Bait, Buyers, Sellers and In Play ... TSN: Trade Bait list Andrew Ladd Mikkel Boedker Loui Eriksson Jonathan Drouin Eric Staal Kris Russell Dan Hamhuis Nail Yakupov Dale Weise Jiri Hudler Jamie McGinn Teddy Purcell Justin Schultz P.A. Parenteau…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Flames and Canucks

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Odds are against the Hurricanes making the playoffs. There is less of a reason for Cam Ward, Eric Staal and players with no-trade clauses to block a…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Canes, Kings, Devils, Lightning, Blues and More

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have four or five legitimate trade offers for P.A. Parenteau, so he could be the Leafs next move.The Leafs are shopping Joffrey Lupul, who would have…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Habs, Capitals, Sharks and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Andrew Desjardins was traded to the Blackhawks at last years trade deadline for Ben Smith. “You always know the deadline’s coming, so you try to prepare yourself,” Desjardins said.…

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NHL Rumors: Eric Staal Talks About Hurricanes and Contract

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't think there's any question there'll be lots of interest in Eric Staal... you can always make the money work." Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's looking like…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Predators and Blue Jackets

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's hard to see the Hurricanes and Eric Staal reaching a contract extension that makes sense for both sides. The same can be said for Cam Ward.…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks, Penguins and Hurricanes

On the LA Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings had been all-in on Dustin Byfuglien. Would Dan Hamhuis waive his no-trade clause for the Kings? Roman Polak could be another option.The Kings may make…

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NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Goaltenders

NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the goaltenders that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. Heading into the offseason, there may not be many teams looking for…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Flames, Wings, Wild, Canes and Bruins

On the Lightning, Flames, Red Wings and Wild ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) After talking with Steven Stamkos during the All-Star break, Rosen believes he really does want to stay in Tampa Bay and that Lightning, especially owner Jeff…

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