Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Hossa, Bozak, Ashton, Skinner, Semin, Grigorenko, Olesz and Starting Goalies

Renaud Lavoie: The Oilers put Steve MacIntyre on waivers. Patrick Williams: Marian Hossa will be back in the lineup for the Blackhawks. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak won't play tonight, but is hopeful for Saturday. David Alter: The Maple…

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Injury Notes: Duchene, Green, Hossa, Khabibulin and Bogosian

Adrian Dater via Sulia: Avalanche coach Patrick Roy said that Matt Duchene would likely miss a week due to his oblique injury. Katie Carrera: Capitals Mike Green was put on the IR. Green to the IR creates a roster spot. They have Dmitri Orlov available. Green…

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Injury Notes: Duchene, Nash, Ryan, Bogosian, Lightning, Merrill, Hossa, Leafs and Semin

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche's Matt Duchene suffered an oblique injury in the third period. More will be known today. Andrew Gross: Rangers Rick Nash is hoping to play either Tuesday against the Bruins or Thursday against the…

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Morning Hits: Liles, Blackhawks, Ducks and Tootoo

David Alter: Maple Leafs John-Michael Liles doesn't have to go through waivers, can be sent down at any time. Tab Bamford: The Blackhawks have just under $64 million committed for 16 players next season. Dan Wood: The Ducks have activated…

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Panthers Trade Versteeg Back To Chicago In Four Player Deal

The Florida Panthers have traded winger Kris Versteeg and left winger Philippe Lefebvre to the Chicago Blackhawks for right winger Jimmy Hayes and defenseman Dylan Olsen. The Panthers will pay half of Versteeg's salary as well. He carries a $4.6…

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Afternoon Hits: Eaves, Mills, Scott, Forsberg, Beck and Zherdev

Ansar Khan: The Red Wings have put Patrick Eaves on waivers. Renaud Lavoie: The Blackhawks put Brad Mills on waivers. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "when I spoke to the Leafs brass and informed them that John Scott would be playing on…

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Quick Hits: Bryzgalov, Chimera, Lehner and Crawford

John Shannon: Ilya Bryzgalov's deal with the Oilers is for one-year, $1.75 million. Stephen Whyno: The Capitals sign Jason Chimera to a two-year contract extension. Wayne Scanlan: Robin Lehner will start in net for the Senators. Scott Powers: Cory Crawford…

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Images and Video of Helmet Man

Photo of goof who stole helmet of #NHLJets' Adam Pardy during game vs. #Blackhawks. Taken by the great @NuccioDiNuzzo pic.twitter.com/WtDMmqHPPY — Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) November 7, 2013 Chicago fans most responsible in the NHL. Safety first! #PardyHelmet #Jets #TSN pic.twitter.com/0mfk28I1nH…

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Morning Rumors: Subban, Team Needs, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Predators, Oilers and Yakupov

Chris Nichols: Louis Jean said that P.K. Subban and the Canadiens will begin contract extension talks within the next two weeks. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the critical question that needs to be asked: is Therein giving PK tough love…

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Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Anders, Moore, Fraser, Ericsson, Omark, Reinhart and some line combos

Renaud Lavoie: The Red Wings put Jordin Tootoo on waivers. The Panthers put Steven Pinizzotto on waivers. Helene St. James: If Tootoo goes unclaimed and is sent to the AHL, the Wings will get $925,000 in cap relief. Bruce Garrioch:…

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Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…

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Injury Notes: Anderson, Downie, Stoll, Smith, Handzus and Merrill

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators goalie Craig Anderson was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being run into by Stars Valeri Nichushkin in overtime. "My expectation is yes (Anderson will be out) but right now I can't…

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