Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Blues, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Predators, Rangers and Jets

From twitter unless otherwise noted Tracey Bowman: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that it's unlikely that he'd move any of his roster: "This group has earned the right to see what we can do as a group." ... "The focus is to keep…

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NHL Rumors I: Courturier, Clowe looking for 7-8 years, Boyle and the Stars

From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pagnotta: The Flyers are not actively shopping Sean Couturier, but if they are able to land a top-two defenseman or a top-line scorer, they could move him. L.A. Lariviere: Ryane Clowe's agent wouldn't say…

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Quick Hits: Scouting the Stars-Ducks, Iginla, Kesler, Bolland and Penner

From twitter unless otherwise noted Mike Heika: Scouting the Stars-Ducks game: the Sharks, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets. Renaud Lavoie: Jarome Iginla hopes to sign an extension with the Penguin. If that is not possible, the Kings are a strong…

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The Blackhawks acquire Michal Handzus from the Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have traded center Michal Handzus to the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2013 4th round draft pick according to Bob McKenzie. The 4th round pick originally belonged to the Sharks according to Kevin Kurz. This will be…

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Injury Notes: Talbot, Finley, Anderson, Sharp, Hossa, MacArthur, Komarov, Hejduk, Stastny and Ellis

From twitter unless otherwise noted Philadelphia Flyers on NHL.com: Flyers Max Talbot is out indefinitely with a broken leg. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have put defenseman Joe Finley on the IR retroactive to March 22nd. Ian Mendes: Craig Anderson will…

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NHL Rumors III: Sabres, Clowe, Streit, Boyle, Howard, Glencross and Elliott

Buffalo News Audio: Sabres GM Darcy Regier will basically listen to anything involving any of his players. With the salary cap going down next year, he said it will be tough to keep all his high priced guys. This could…

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NHL Rumors II: Clowe close to being traded, Red Wings, Blackhawk-Isles talking trade and the Flyers

From twitter unless otherwise noted Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The Sharks are getting closer to trading Ryane Clowe. Source is saying that the team has approached Clowe's agent about the possibility of waiving his no-trade clause. A deal…

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NHL Rumors I: Crowded goalie market, Regehr, Blackhawks and Yandle, Bruins and Ducks

Damien Cox: The simple facts are: the Leafs talked to the Canucks this week about Roberto Luongo, they have some interest, and the price has dropped. Darren Dreger: Sources say the Canucks called the Maple Leafs to revisit talks. The…

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Quick Hits: Scouting the Stars-Wild and Hawks-Ducks, Visnovsky, Coburn, Hossa, Greiss and Brodeur

Mike Heika: Scouting the Stars-Wild: Sharks, Senators and Avalanche. Chris Kuc: Scouting the Blackhawks-Ducks: Avalanche, Sharks, Flyers, Rangers, Senators and Canucks. NY Islanders on NHL.com: The Islanders have signed Lubomir Visnovsky to a two year contract extension. (Deal is said…

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NHL Rumors I: Bouwmeester, Giordano, Yandle, Miller, Regehr, Jaskin and the Ducks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Roger Millions: Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester admits that he's talked with management about the possibility for a trade. As many as 6 teams are interested. Helene Elliott: Elliott wonders if the Kings would be interested…

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Roster notes and Goalies: Pens, Leafs, Sens, Preds, Blue Jackets, Caps, Panthers, Oilers and Hawks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Josh Yohe: Evgeni Malkin sounds like he'll be playing tonight. Pittsburgh Penguins: Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury are game-time decisions. Tomas Vokoun will start. Will DePaoli: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma expects to keep Kunitz, Crosby and…

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NHL Rumors III: Goalie market, Kings, Sabres, Regehr, Riberio, Talbot, Scouting the Sharks-Ducks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Craig Custance of ESPN: There are not many teams that are desperate for a goalie. James Reimer is proving he may be able to lead the Maple Leafs. At the moment there are more goalies…

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