Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…

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Rumors V: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Red Wing and Canucks

Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Can look the Jets-Sabres trade and basically say that the Jets got Evander Kane for Drew Stafford (rental), Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and a first round pick - two good prospects and a bottom-third first rounder.…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…

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Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…

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Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets

Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…

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Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…

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Rumors II: Jagr, Capitals, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Jaromir Jagr confirmed that his agent spoke with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello last weekend, but said it wasn't because they are currently shopping him. "I haven't talked to my agent much about it. They probably talked…

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Injuries: Hall, Mason, Scrivens, Lundqvist, Timonen and more

Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: MRI showed that Oilers Taylor Hall has a cracked bone in his lower leg and will be out up to six weeks. Hall was hit with a shot in his lower leg during a…

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Rumors III: Blues, Jagr, Ducks, Frolik and Capitals

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: With Kevin Shattenkirk out for a while, the Blues could look at bringing in a defenseman. Potential targets that are believed to be available: Zybnek Michalek, Tyler Myers, Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson,…

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Injuries: Mason, Shattenkirk, Andersen, Versteeg, Phaneuf and more

Randy Miller of NJ.com: Flyers goalie Steve Mason will have athroscopic surgery on his right knee. He could be sidelined between two and six weeks. It's his third knee surgery since 2008. Mason injured his knee on January 10th, missing…

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Rumors III: Garrioch’s Weekly Rumor Roundup

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Islanders, Ducks, Devils, Oilers, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens would all be interested in Evander Kane, but it wouldn't make sense to trade him before the deadline. Sources saying Sharks GM Doug Wilson has…

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