Tag: Chris Kunitz

NHL Rumors: Duchene, Sharp, Vanek, Ferraro, Kovalchuk, Williams, Kunitz and more

On Matt Duchene ... B.D. Gallof: Hearing that the Avs Matt Duchene will be traded to either the Columbus Blue Jackets or the Carolina Hurricanes. Don't think the Islanders are in on Duchene anymore. Jimmy Murphy: Keep hearing that the…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top 11 To 15 Free Agent Wingers

Free agency is almost upon us and there are still some good wingers available for the right price. The market may be great overall for forwards but there are some good players that can be had for bargains if teams…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Flyers, Capitals and Penguins

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Five potential free agent fits for the Nashville Predators: Justin Williams, Nick Bonino, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Sam Gagner. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Once the Flyers…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top 2017 NHL Free Agents Lists

    NHL free agents have been speaking with teams throughout the week. Some have visited cities of interested teams, while others have listed to 'offers' from home. Free agency opens on July 1st and there will be an initial…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bonino, Daley, Kunitz and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On Nick Bonino ... Darren Dreger: At least 10 teams have serious interest in free agent center Nick Bonino. Aaron Portzline: The Columbus Blue Jackets are believed to be among the teams interested in Bonino. Mark Madden: Have been told…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild

On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings and Wild

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: Penguins forward Chris Kunitz was very definitive when he said he's not considering retirement at this point. Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins forward Matt Cullen said he has a pretty good idea if he's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson in the Edmonton Journal: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a career 43.3 percent on the draw after over 5,800 faceoffs. Should he move over to the wing? “Nuge is a tremendous player, a detail player. There’s…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Capitals, Penguins, Predators, Canadiens and Stars

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa suffered a lower-body injury and they'll continue to evaluate him today. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Karl Alzner (upper-body) skated as an extra defensive pair with Taylor…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Dean Brown: GM Pierre Dorion said that forward Bobby Ryan had an x-ray during Game 6 but wouldn't say what area was looked at. Results were negative. Dean Brown: GM Dorion said that they expect…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Senators, Penguins, Ducks, Oilers, Blackhawks and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Defenseman Adam McQuaid left yesterday's game after just seven shifts with an upper-body injury. It was the Bruins fourth straight game in which they lost a defenseman. The Bruins are already…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Senators, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie: Matt Murray, Bryan Rust and Trevor Daley didn't practice yesterday. Sam Werner: Also not at practice and not a surprise that they weren't was Chad Ruhwedel, Carl Hagelin and Chris Kunitz Jason Mackey: Coach…

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