Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Rumors III: Bruins and Maple Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Looking at some priorities for the Bruins this offseason. "Obviously they've got to look to trade some people from their roster. I think Milan Lucic is the one they've got to look long and hard at…

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Rumors III: Draft – Hawks, Sabres, Sharks, Coyotes, Bruins and Flyers

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Blackhawks will be looking to move salary and Patrick Sharp is a likely candidate with his $5.9 million cap hit for two more years. Simmons thinks he could land in Buffalo. His salary…

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Rumors II: Malkin, O’Reilly, Sharp, Senators and the Goalie Market

Dave Molinari: Evgeni Malkin's agent on the Malkin wants to be traded rumors:  "I don't know where this is coming from. Not from me or Geno. I'm trying to ignore it." Dejan Kovacevic: "Guys, Malkin isn't happy to be with…

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Rumors I: Brodziak, Reilly, Ryan, Nolan, Saad and Kruger

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: There have been no contract talks between Kyle Brodziak and the Wild according to his agent. Brodziak will likely become a free agent on July 1st. “No, nothing yet,” Broziak’s agent, Allain Roy, told…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Ducks, Reilly, Peverley and Bettman

Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Because the free agent market is thin and they have more prospects that are close to being NHL ready, Khan thinks the Red Wings could be more aggressive on the trade market.Don't think that Jakub…

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Rumors II: Reilly, Blackhawks, Canucks, Fehr and Flyers

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are allowing Mike Reilly's agent, Pat Brisson, to talk to other teams. GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed reports that Reilly and Brisson are talking to teams this week at the Draft Combine.…

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Rumors III: Blackhaws, St. Louis, Ducks, Sharks and Gagne

Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on TSN radio this morning on players who may not be back with the Blackhawks next season: "Well you talked about Patrick Sharp, you're talking about Johnny Oduya. I've heard Seabrook's name out there but…

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Rumors II: Wild and Predators

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Devan Dubnyk talks with the Wild began yesterday. GM Fletcher will meet with owner Craig Leipold this week to talk about their offseason plan and will put together their budget for next season. For…

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Rumors I: Saad, Penguins, Stars, Oilers and Canucks

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Brandon Saad will be a RFA after the season and could tempt teams to tender him an offer sheet. GM Stan Bowman doesn't see him going anywhere though. "He's emerged as a guy…

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Rumors II: Frolik, Petry, Galchenyuk, Flyers and Bernier

Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Negotiations between the Jets and Michael Frolik's agent Alan Walsh appear to be stalled. Frolik may be better served not to sign a deal for big money as it may put too much…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs and Canadiens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers used Justin Schultz and Oscar Klefbom as their top defensive pairing last season. The Oilers don't have a legit top 2 defenseman. Getting one in his prime is slim, so they might…

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Rumors II: Canadiens: Petry, Galchenyuk, Babcock and Kessel

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason focus for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin.1. Re-sign Jeff Petry: there will be a lot of interest in Petry if he hits the open market, and someone would be able to offer more than the Canadiens.…

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