Tag: Chad Ruhwedel

Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Sens, Islanders, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos is getting closer to returning to the Lightning lineup, possibly as early as this weekend. Stamkos said yesterday was his "best day yet." Stamkos…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Pens, Leafs, Habs, Wings, Panthers, Devils and Islanders

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Eddie Lack: "I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning thanks to everyone who stayed on the ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning, Penguins and Stars

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Kuc: Source saying that the Chicago Blackhawks are "listening" to trade offers. Still not known if they will be active in the trade market. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Renaud Lavioe: Multiple sources…

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NHL News: Suspension, Hearings, PTOs and Waivers

On Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL.com: The NHL suspended Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for the rest of the preseason and for one regular season game for his hit on Blues forward Ty Rattie. General Fanager: Hjalmarsson will forfeit $22,777.78 in salary…

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Rumors and Video: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Sabres and Sharks

Sportsnet: Daren Millard, Nick Kypreos and Doug MacLean look at the Maple Leafs and who they should trade this offseason or not re-sign. Kypreos thinks the Leafs should trade Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak. Kessel is going to have to…

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Injuries: Shattenkirk, Nichushkin, Blue Jackets, Paquette and More

Jeremy Rutherford of hte St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (abdominal surgery) is starting to take some contact. "That's kind of my next gauging point and hurdle, I guess, to see how I can handle one-on-ones in the…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Penguins, Kings, Panthers, Senators and Maple Leafs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sabres GM Tim Murray is willing to trade almost anyone. He's been shopping Chris Stewart, Christian Ehrhoff, Luke Adam and Drew Stafford. They will also listen to offers on Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson and…

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NHL Injuries: Jets, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Maple Leafs and Sabres

Ken Wiebe: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is finished for the season with a torn muscle. Ken Wiebe: Jets forward Andrew Ladd missed last night's game and he could be finished for the year as well according to Paul Maurice. Aaron…

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NHL Video: Flyers Zac Rinaldo Suspended For An Illegal Check To The Head

Philadelphia Flyers Zac Rinaldo was suspended for four games for an illegal check to the head of Buffalo Sabres Chad Ruhwedel. Do you think the suspension was enough? Should he have received more than four games?

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NHL Video: Flyers Zac Rinaldo Gets Match Penalty For Hit On Chad Ruhwedel

Flyers Zac Rinaldo received a match penalty for his hit on Sabres Chad Ruhwedel. Rinaldo has a hearing this morning, how many games do you think he'll get?

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Morning Hits: Prospal, Thornton, Murphy, Pysyk, Ruhwedel and Reimer

Dan Murphy: Vinny Prospal has decided to retire from hockey and will not be signing a AHL PTO with the Canucks organization. Kevin Kurz: Joe Thornton's deal with the Sharks has been done for awhile, but he wanted to wait…

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