Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Rumors: Rangers, Sharks, Blues, Wild, Leafs and Pending UFAs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: One league executive on Connor McDavid. "He's not physically dominant but he's skilled and fast as hell," said a league executive Saturday. "You never know how somebody is going to hold up physically when…

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Rumors: Vermette, Condra, Subban, Tanev, Oilers, Avs and Thornton

Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Antoine Vermette knows that the Blackhawks likely won't be able to afford him next season. “I like it here, it’s great,” he said. “But I recognize it’s a tricky position, and out of my…

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Video: Nightly NHL Recap for March 18th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – three games were on the schedule. Blackhawks 1 - Rangers 0 Blue Jackets 4 - Oilers 3 SO Ducks 3 - Kings 2 OT

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2015 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 23

A clean sweep for the Rangers in the top spot from seven different media outlets. The Blues took six of seven second place votes. The Ducks received one second place vote, and four of seven third place rankings. With seven…

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Video: Nightly NHL Recap for March 17th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – nine games were on the schedule. Devils 2 - Penguins 0 Senators 2 - Hurricanes 1 OT Sabres 2 - Bruins 1 SO Canadiens 3 - Panthers 2 Wild 3 - Predators 2 OT…

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Quick Hits: Cap Projections, Leddy, Ellis and Line Combos

Stephen Whyno: Gary Bettman said that if the Canadian dollar falls to 75 cents U.S. (currently at 78 center), the cap is estimated to be $71.5 million. Earlier projections were at $73 million. James Mirtle: "Those NHL cap projections also…

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Rumors II: O’Connor, Stars, Sharks and Flames

Craig Custance of ESPN: Source saying that are 14 teams that have a strong interest in signing Boston University free agent goalie Matt O'Connor. Five of those teams have already offered him the opportunity to play in the NHL this…

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Central Division – Offseason Look: Draft Picks and Free Agents

This week we'll take a look at the 2015 draft picks for each team, as well as their pending restricted and unrestricted free agents. Yesterday we lead off with the Pacific division, and today we continue on with the Central division. Tomorrow…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 22

It is a lot closer this week at the top of our consensus rankings. Four different teams received first overall rankings, and 5 'points' separate the top four teams. Seven teams received top three votes. With seven rankings this week,…

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Rumors: Patrik Elias, Craig Berube and Mike Reilly

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias's role with the team has been changing, and he's found himself centering the fourth line. He'll be entering the last year of his contract next year and wouldn't be thrilled at being a…

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Injuries: Bieksa, Bogosian, Luongo, Polak, Little, Nichushkin and More

Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Kevin Bieksa skated yesterday with the team. He broke is left hand back in January and was given a six- to eight-week timetable. Currently at the seven week mark. “This was my first…

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 30 Home Games: 2014-15

Our tracking of NHL home attendance continues, as we're looking at the 30 game mark for this season. Comparisons at the 10 game and 20 game marks this season are also included. 13 teams continue to draw at least 100…

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