Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

Injury Notes: Wild, Hurricanes, Luongo, Cammalleri, Bertuzzi, Rome and Nabokov

Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune: As the pain from his ankle surgery is lessening, Wild's Mikko Koivu is hoping to return to action before the Olympic break. Goalie Josh Harding skated on Saturday with the goalie coach Bob Mason.…

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Morning Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Avs, Capitals, Flames, Leafs, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Oilers and Hurricanes

Harvey Fialkov: Despite the fact that the Panthers have asked for money from Broward County, GM Dale Talon has the green light to spend to the salary cap ceiling. Mike Harrington: Matt Moulson is the Sabres most attractive asset. Many…

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Late Morning Rumors: Kadri, Gardiner, Gagner, Skinner, Briere, Kane and some Goaltenders

The Fourth Period: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis is still looking for a top-six forward. It is thought that he could be willing to trade Nazem Kadri and Jake Gardiner if they get the right offer. The Rangers, Devils, Flyers…

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Morning Rumors: Caps, Isles, Oilers, Bruins, Jets, Sabres, Leafs, Spartak and Dmen Trade Possibilities

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Gormley wonders if it's time for the Capitals to make a trade. They've lost seven of nine, and have Michael Neuvirth and Martin Erat looking for a change of scenery. The Islanders could be looking for…

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Morning Hits: Myers Gets Hearing, Brule, Palushaj and Lander

Tom Gulitti: Sabres Tyler Myers will have a hearing today for his hit to the head on Devils Dainius Zubrus. Darren Dreger: Coyotes Gilbert Brule will have his contract terminated after clearing unconditional waivers. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes recall Aaron…

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Injury Notes: Loungo, Sedin, Staal, Clarkson, Gunnarsson, Petrovic, Bishop, Brown and Kassian

Ben Kuzma: Canucks Roberto Luongo's injury is from the Dustin Brown collision and he could be longer than day-to-day. Chris Higgins has the flu. Renaud Lavoie: Luongo will have a MRI today to determine the extent of the injury. Iain MacIntyre…

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Morning Rumors: Bruins, Sabres, Habs, Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Pens, Isles, Kings, Rangers and Hotstove Video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL trade deadline is March 5th. The Olympic roster freeze is February 8th till February 23rd. “The roster freeze will act as a deadline, especially for those teams that want to save a…

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Injury Notes: Pronger, Spezza, Rome, Calvert, Staal, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Dave Isaac: Chris Pronger is coaching his kids team and hasn't "regressed in 3 or 4 months." Bruce Garrioch: Senators Jason Spezza didn't practice yesterday morning. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Spezza pulled a muscle last week in Boston. The…

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Morning Rumors: Leafs, Canadiens, Devils, Avs, Rangers, Ducks, Senators and Top Trade Targets

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox thinks the Maple Leafs are done trading until the deadline unless there are more injuries. Despite the trade rumors, Cox doesn't think Nazem Kadri is any more available now than he was at…

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Injury notes: Dupuis, Zetterberg, Tlusty, Downie, Quick, Bozak, Crawford, Hodgson and Laich

Dave Molinari: Penguins Pascal Dupuis will have ACL surgery and could miss the remainder of the season. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg said he's ready to go tomorrow. Has been out since Dec. 1st with a herniated disc. Michael Smith:…

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Afternoon Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies

Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins recall goalie Niklas Svedberg from the AHL. Joe Haggerty: He could start tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have recalled Alex Petrovic and Drew Shore. Likely means that Scottie Upshall is out. George Richardson: Petrovic recalled to replace…

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Afternoon Hits: Weiss, Sabres Recalls, Harrison, Brewer, Lines and Starting Goalies

Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings Stephen Weiss had surgery on his sports hernia. Expected back after the Olympic break. Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres have recalled defensman Mark Pysyk and forward Johan Larsson. Rob Mixer: Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison is out…

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