Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Morning Rumors: Eberle, Oilers, Hurricanes, Sharks, Legwand, Canadiens and Scouting Avs-Panthers

Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers Jordan Eberle knows his name is in the rumor mill. “It’s part of the game,” Eberle said. “There are certain things that you read or you see on TSN or Twitter. It’s such…

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Injury Notes: Clitsome, Souray, Brunner, Wings, Stastny, Parenteau, Versteeg and Boyle

Ken Wiebe: Jets defenseman Grant Clitsome had season ending back surgery. Eric Stephens: Ducks Sheldon Souray had his wrist surgery done yesterday to relieve arthritic symptoms that were related to his ligament tear. Rich Chere: When the Devils return home…

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Afternoon Hits: Oilers-Panthers trade, Klesla, Emmerton, Steen, Clarkson, Bolland, Hamonic and Lines

Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers trade forwards Ryan Martindale and Derek Nesbitt to the Panthers for forwards Steve Pinizzotto and Jack Combs. Tim Wharnsby: Coyotes Rostislav Klesla clears waivers. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Corey Emmerton played in his 10th game and…

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Morning Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Leafs, Oilers, Avs, Rangers, Penguins and Coyotes

Mark Spector: Cam Ward has a no-trade clause and a long history with the Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford really likes him. Seems like it would be a long shot for them to move him. Darren Dreger: A Cam Ward trade…

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Morning Hits: 2015 Draft, Winter Classic, Telegin, Ramo, Corrado, McGinn, D’Amigo, Crawford and Brodeur

George Richards: The Panthers will host the 2015 NHL draft. George Richards: The NHL promised the Panthers a draft and All-Star game if Broward County paid for a new scoreboard. James Mirtle: The Winter Classic made $20 million, which could…

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 20 Home Games: 2013-14

Here is our second installment of tracking home attendance, the 20 game mark, with comparisons from 10 games this year and last seasons final numbers. Ottawa has dropped down two slots in the past 10 games, dropping over 350 per…

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Morning Hits: Senators, Panthers, Blues, Flyers, Wings, Ducks, Blackhawks, Jets and Rangers

Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Looking at if "every team in the league would take that guy right now," for the Senators. Craig Anderson - probably not. Jason Spezza - no. If he's not on your top two lines,…

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Morning Hits: Cogliano’s deal, Rogers Centre Non-Starter, Smyth, Devils and Capitals Goalies

Darren Dreger: Andrew Cogliano's 4-year, $12 million extension with the Ducks: $2.7 million, $2.9 million, $3.1 million and $3.3 million. David Alter: Maple Leafs Tim Leiweke said that the Rogers Centre is a "non-starter" as an option for an outdoor…

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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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Morning Hits: Red Wings, Jaskin, Starting Goalies and a Blackhawks Christmas Video

Helene St. James: Gustav Nyquist is ready to return to the Red Wings lineup. Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm might be as well. They'll have to decide today who will have to be returned to the AHL. Jeremy Rutherford: The…

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