Tag: Chris Kreider

NHL Rumors II: Rangers, Devils, Honka, Sobotka and Mueller

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Source saying both Chris Kreider and the Rangers are not willing to move off of their bottom-line numbers. Their arbitration hearing is set for this morning. Kreider submitted a $2.8 million offer, with the…

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NHL News: Leafs, Rangers, Ducks and Flames

Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs fire assistant GMs Claude Loiselle and Dave Poulin, and hire Kyle Dubas. James Mirtle: Brandan Shanahan's biggest stamp, one of the sharpest, upcoming executives.  Steve Simmons: There will be one or two more front office…

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Quick Hits: Maple Leafs, Sobotka, Kreider, O’Reilly and Islanders

Steve Simmons: There is something brewing today with regards to the Maple Leafs. Should expect a significant announcement at some point today. Jeremy Rutherford: Vladimir Sobotka was awarded $2.725 million in arbitration. He when returns to the Blues/NHL, that is…

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NHL Rumors II: Johansen, Five Arbitration Cases and No Setoguchi For Leafs

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen may still be far apart in contract talks, but at least they have been in contact after weeks of no communication. A source saying that Johansen's camp recently…

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NHL Rumors IV: Hayes, Rangers, Bruins and Hiller

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Blackhawks are still talking to Kevin Hayes about a contract, but if he's not signed by August 15th, he'll become UFA. The Rangers will be just one of the teams that will be…

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NHL News: Salary Arbitration Dates and Free Agent Signings

NHLPA: Salary Arbitratoin Dates PLAYER ELECTED FILINGS Arizona Coyotes - Brandon McMillan - July 29, 2014 Boston Bruins - Matt Bartkowski - July 30, 2014 Calgary Flames - Joe Colborne - August 1, 2014 Dallas Stars - Cameron Gaunce -…

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NHL News: 20 Players File For Arbitration … Sides Working to Get Deals Done

NHLPA: 20 Players filed for salary arbitration yesterday. Brandon McMillan (Ari), Matt Bartkowski (Bos), Joe Colborne (Cal), Cameron Gaunce and Antoine Roussel (Dal), Jimmy Hayes (Fla) Dwight King (LA), Justin Fontain (Min), Lars Eller and P.K. Subban, Mattias Ekholm (Nas),…

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NHL Rumors I: Rangers, Toews and Kane, Nielsen and Del Zotto

Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News: The Rangers are down five players, including a couple centermen. They still have Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard and Dominic Moore, but still lack depth. They didn't have the cap space to throw at…

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NHL Rumors III: The Rangers and Their Free Agents, Oilers and Flyers

Arthur Staple of Newsday: Brad Richards relationship with Martin St. Louis and his leadership role after Ryan Callahan left makes a buyout decision not as easy as it once was. Do the Rangers look for a No. 1 center, possibly…

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NHL Rumors II: Jason Spezza – Blues, Ducks, Rangers and Panthers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It is thought that the Panthers and Rangers could be interested in Jason Spezza, to go along with the Blues and Ducks. "That number is only going to grow," a league executive told the…

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Morning Hits: Injury updates, Kopitar, MSG, Laviolette and Winter Classic in Minnesota

Chad Graff: Wild coach Mike Yeo was told that Ryan Suter's injury was "nothing serious". At this time of year though, little is "serious." Chicago Blackhawks: Niklas Hjalmarsson was cleared to play last night, but not cleared to talk after…

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Morning Hits: Shaw, Perreault, Kreider, Hejda, Senators and Garon

Chris Kuc: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenville said that Andrew Shaw is day-to-day. Eric Stephens: Ducks Mathieu Perreault (lower-body) yesterday: "I felt good yesterday and I felt even better today. All set and ready to go." Steve Zipay: Rangers Chris Kreider (hand)…

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