Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

Rumors III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…

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Rumors I: Johansson, Kostitsyn, Canes, Beleskey and Gustavsson

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals RFA Marcus Johansson will be looking for a big raise from his $2 million salary. He is three years away from being a UFA and the Capitals need to qualify him at 100 percent…

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Rumors III: Red Wings, Devils and Hurricanes

Bob McKenzie: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that he is expected to meet with GM Ken Holland this morning, but added that there is no timetable on his future. Babcock said he would be talking with his family yesterday,…

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Rumors II: Panthers, Oilers, Bruins, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild and Hurricanes

Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida: It's more than likely that the Panthers will have a quiet free agency period. If they do look to sign anyone, it will likely to be depth for the AHL team. RFA Jimmy Hayes…

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Rumors III: The Oilers Have Multiple Options and Potential Targets

Jim Matheson on the Edmonton Journal: The odds of the Oilers trading the first overall pick are "less than zero" according to GM Craig MacTavish. Will they now look to move one of their other centers or move one of…

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Draft Lottery Odds Breakdown and Video Explaination

NHL.com: The NHL will be holding the draft lottery on Saturday, April 18th around 8:00 pm EST. It will be shown on CBC and TVA Sports in Canada and NBC in the United States, before the start of the Rangers…

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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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Rumors II: Devils, Avalanche and Hurricanes

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Eric Gelinas is hoping to get a new contract before the start of training camp, like how it played out last year. "Last year was a little bit stressful at the end. Hopefully it can…

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Rumors: Staal, Penguins, Milbury and Bruins, Chiarelli and Leafs

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said that an immediate need is to "go out and get some D-men." They could look to some blueliners through free agency, but they might have to turn to…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Avalanche and Coyotes

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Jeff Skinner realizes anything could happen this offseason for the Hurricanes, including the possibility of being traded. "It's tough to say," Skinner said. "Obviously that's the way the business works. Teams that…

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Rumors I: Hurricanes, Oilers and the Penguins

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Eric Staal said he hasn't held any preliminary talks with GM Ron Francis about a contract extension. "I'm not worried about it, to be honest." Staal will become a UFA after…

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Rumors: Oilers, Canes, Stars, Toffoli, Jagr, McIntrye and Coyotes

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers still have Ben Scrivens under contract for next season, but they will look at adding another goalie this offseason. The Oilers could dangle the first round pick they received from the Penguins…

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