Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Morning Hits: Rogers Acquires Exclusive Rights, 10 Sue NHL, Varlamov, Hossa, Beem and Phaneuf

SportsNet: Rogers has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to every NHL game in Canada for $5.2 billion for 12 years, starting next season. The deal—the largest of its kind in NHL history—also includes the NHL Centre Ice and NHL Game…

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Injury Notes: Kostka, Bickell, Reaves, Horton, Gilroy, Nikitin and Lupul

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks defenseman Mike Kostka skated yesterday but remains on the IR. Bryan Bickell will still be out for a couple weeks with a left knee injury. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Ryan Reaves had surgery yesterday…

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Forbes 2013 NHL Team Values

Forbes put out their annual evaluation of NHL Team Values today. The Maple Leafs top out the list with a value of $1.15 billion. Seven teams are valued at $500 million or more. Six teams are valued at $200 million…

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Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…

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Injury notes: Weiss, DeKeyser, Koivu, Calvert, Bickell, Bourque, Duchene and Kessel

Helene St. James: Red Wings Stephen Weiss (groin) expects to be ready for Saturday's game against the Senators. Helene St. James: Red Wings Danny DeKeyser is out for four to six weeks with a separated shoulder. Eric Stephens: Ducks Saku…

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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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