Tag: Chris Drury

NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers

The Minnesota Wild have interviewed Ron Hextall and Peter Chiarelli. A bridge deal for the Philadelphia Flyers and Travis Konecny makes sense.

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens

Who is the front-runner for the Philadelphia Flyers GM position? TSN: Pierre LeBrun: Have been told that the Flyers have got their list down to four main candidates and includes Chuck Fletcher. Dean Lombardi is not a GM candidate. Lombardi was…

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NHL News: Buffalo Sabres Fire GM and Coach … Possible Replacements

On the Buffalo Sabres, Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: GM Tim Murray met with Sabres owner Terry Pegula yesterday and today bot Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma were fired. "After reviewing the…

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Afternoon notes on: Parise, Red Wings injuries, Hall, Vokoun, Markov, Rask, Hedman, Pens top PP unit, and Leafs lines

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Zach Parise's x-rays on his hand showed no broken bones, and GM Lou Lamoriello expects him to play tomorrow. Ansar Khan via twitter: Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's ultrasound showed no real damage, and…

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2 groups interested in Coyotes … 10 players who could be in rumor mill … Aebischer gets tryout … Maloney wants to talk contract with Doan

Lisa Halverstadt of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes have 2 qualified buyers who are interested in purchasing the team. Former Sharks president and chief executive Greg Jamison is one of them. "As indicated in June, the City of Glendale has…

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Maple Leafs notes on Schenn and Lombardi … Selanne to wait until September … Campoli getting interest from 6 teams

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox thinks that Luke Schenn will get a multi-year deal worth around $10 million. A deal similar to the one Erik Johnson got (2 years at $2.6 million) could be a perfect deal for…

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Weber hearing .. Nassau County votes no … Nabokov to report … Devils notes … Savard talks concussion

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber's arbitration is set for 8:00 am (9:00 am EST) this morning as a deal wasn't struck last night. Both sides aren't allowed to speak to reporters after the hearing briefs were filed. Weber…

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Khabibulin doesn’t have to wear pink underwear … Hints on Modano … Canucks could make moves … Savard doubtful for this year

Edmonton Journal: Nikolai Khabibulin arrived at jail yesterday for his 15 day stay. Officials have said he won't have to wear the "black and white stripped uniform and pink underwear" during his stay at the tent city jail. Jeff Miller…

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Shea Weber update … Emery gets tryout from ‘Hawks … Khabibulin heading to ‘Tent City’ … Some remaining UFAs

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber and the Predators have their arbitration hearing on August 2nd if a deal can't get done before. “It would be way better for the player and the team to negotiate a contract,” Predators…

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Caps look for cap relief from Poti, Poti hopes to be ready … Boogaard’s brother faces charges … Goalie tandems set … Flyers interested in Drury

Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals aren't expecting Tom Poti to be ready for training camp, and his $2.875 million cap hit could be placed on LTIR. Poti may be thinking differently, in an email from his…

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Morning rumblings involving Richards, Arnott, Doughty, Blackhawks, Flames, Sabres, Red Wings and Lightning

Kevin Allen via twitter: Brad Richards salary breakdown: “$12M, $12M, $9M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $7M + 3 Yrs at $1M. Yrly totals include signing bonuses.$10M in 11-12, $8M in 12-13” Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs offered Brad Richards…

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Flyers still “looking around”, close to signing Simmonds … Wisniewski salary breakdown … Maple Leafs notes

Dustin Leed via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says they are still "looking around" tonight. Dustin Leed via twitter: Flyers GM Holmgren said that they are close to signing Wayne Simmonds. Aaron Portzline via twitter: James Wisniewski's salary breakdown: "$7M…

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