Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Stars, Jackets, Rangers, Wings plus more

Joe Smith: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said it would be miraculous if Alex Killorn or Ryan Callahan play tonight. Joe Smith: Lightning's Radko Gudas didn't skate yesterday and likely won't play tonight. He might be able to go on Friday.…

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Rumors: Brayden Schenn, Staal, Bruins, Petry, Brodie and Jets

The Fourth Period: The Flyers are looking to improve their roster and have made available Luke Schenn, Braydon Coburn and Nicklas Grossman. Sources saying the Flyers may also be making Brayden Schenn available. Flyers GM Ron Hextal is thought to…

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Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Bruins and Senators

Craig Custance of ESPN: Eric Staal trade talk is premature, but it won't slow down. He's owed $8.25 million for one more season, and if the Hurricanes want to maximize his value, this might be the time to start considering…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Avs, Sharks, Oilers and Hurricanes

Steve Zipay: Bet the Coyotes will shop Antoine Vermette before the trade deadline. Mike Chambers: Avs coach Patrick Roy on signing a veteran goalie like Martin Brodeur: "Not right now. Is it something that could change? Everything is possible but…

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Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting

Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…

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Injuries: Canes, Dupuis, RNH, Havlat, Maroon Varlamov and More

Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes are hopeful to get Jeff Skinner back in the lineup next Tuesday and Eric Staal back sometime in the second half of their road trip. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes John-Michael Liles is close to returning. Chip Alexander:…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Oct. 16th 2014

There were seven games on the NHL schedule last night, including the Canadiens home opener against the Bruins.

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Rumors III: Marc and Eric Staal, Alfie, Babcock, Horton and Myers

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "My understanding with M.Staal is that he's negotiating a deal with NYR but it's gone quiet of late." ... "He's looking for a deal north of what Girardi got. I think NYR are thinking they want to pay…

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Rumors II: Radio Talk Involving Eric Staal

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "They'd be keenly interested because they have been in the past." ... "Conversations took place in the summer certainly before Francis took over for Rutherford." ... "'Toronto has coveted a top line C and many believe…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Panthers, Wings, Canes, Flyers, Flames and Bruins

Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts:It was rumored that the Panthers would prefer to move to the American Airlines Arena (where the Miami Heat play) but that idea was shot down. The Oilers are saying that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Oct. 14th 2014

Highlights for nine games last night. Four games went to a shootout and one ended on OT.

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