Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumors V: Pittsburgh Penguins – Expect Changes

Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Expect big changes in Pittsburgh. Kovacevic expects Dan Bylsma and Ray Shero to be fired. Kovacevic has been told that changes would be primarily based on the organizations failure to support and protect Sidney…

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NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Sharks, Avalanche and Penguins

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Ulf Samuelsson is getting hype as the Hurricanes next head coach. The Sharks could look to trade Antti Niemi and his $4 million salary. Ryan Miller may not be much of an upgrade. Miller…

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NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals

Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets

Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning could look at dealing one of their goalies. Ben Bishop is their No. 1 goalie. Anders Lindback is a RFA. They recently signed Andrei Vasilevskiy to an entry-level contract. They also…

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NHL Rumors: Nash, Stepan, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Trotz and Blue Jackets

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash is hearing the boo birds. He's owed $7.8 million per season through 2017-18, so the Rangers may not be able to do much with him. Nash has a no-trade clause. He…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Blues, Maple Leafs, Sharks and Hurricanes

Andy Strickland: The Blues extended head coach Ken Hitchcock. Assistants Brad Shaw and Ray Bennett will remain with the team. Gary Agnew and Corey Hirsch won't be back. Steve Simmons: Expect the Blues to bring in Kirk Muller as an assistant…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Babcock, Carlyle, Keenan and Stevens

Hope Smoke: Doug MacLean: "I wouldn't be surprised if Holland and Babcock make a joint decision on Mike leaving. There is too much respect between the two" ... "Not a lot of love between Babcock and his players. People think there is, but…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Panthers, Hurricanes, Sharks, Leafs and Predators

Josh Rimer: There have been 34 coaching changes in a little over three years. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "This is a funny business. Three-four years ago Guy Boucher had his pick of any job and now he's in Switzerland" Harvey Fialkov:…

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Morning Hits: Hurricanes, Panthers, Blackhawks, Flames and a Visnovsky Jersey

Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have relieved head coach Kirk Muller and assistant coaches John MacLean and Dale Lewis of their duties. Goalie coach Greg Stefan was reassigned to their pro scouting department. Assistant coach Rob Brind'Amour will remain. Harvey Fialkov:…

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NHL Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Islanders, Hurricanes, Leafs, Stalock and Gretzky

Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things that could happen with the Blue Jackets this offseason. 1. Lock up Ryan Johansen - Johansen is a RFA and they'll have to decide if they want to do a bridge deal or a…

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Morning Hits: GMs, Backes Talk, Vellucci and Waivers

Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is the longest running GM. Jim Rutherford was second (June 28, 1994) and George McPhee was third (June 9, 1997). Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "I'm sorry, but Backes is not a #1 on a Cup…

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NHL Rumors: Miller, Blues, Stars, Flames and Hurricanes

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Ryan Miller on what his next few days and weeks will be like: “I don’t know,” he said. “Just have to take them as they come now. I guess I’m free to…

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