Tag: Chris Kunitz

Rumors VIII: Report of Leafs Declining Offer From Penguins Not True

There was a false report making the rounds on twitter and facebook that Rob Rossi said on TSN radio that the Leafs rejected a Penguins offer of a 2016 1st round pick, Derrick Pouliot, Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz for…

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Rumors VIII: Penguins Search For Top-Six and Where It Could Lead Them

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins have been looking for a top-six winger for a while. The supply is low and the prices are high.GM Jim Rutherford is considering moving Brandon Sutter to get a top-six - a…

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Rumors VII: Dreger – Penguins, Kessel, Leafs and Retaining Salary

Darren Dreger on TSN radio on Phil Kessel, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Pens interest in Kessel: "I spoke with Jim Rutherford of the Penguins yesterday as well. Is he appreciative of the type of player…

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Rumors IV: Penguins – Offer Sheets, Buyout, Trades and Free Agents

Josh Yohe of DK On Pittsburgh Sports: Blackhawks pending RFA Brandon Saad is from Pittsburgh. Would the Penguins try to sign him to an offer sheet? Penguins GM Jim Rutherford can't comment on Saad or any other RFAs because of…

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Rumors II: Some Offseason Priorities, Sharp, Canucks and Habs

Lyle Richardson (Spector's Hockey) in Bleacher Report: Looking at the some offseason priorities for teams that were eliminated in Round 1.Detroit Red Wings - coaching situation and their starting goaltender. If they think that Petr Mrazek is their go-to guy,…

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Rumors II: Penguins Offseason Outlook and Malkin Trade Destinations

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:  Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that ownership would not hold them back on potential buyouts, with Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz as possible candidates. “I have full support from ownership to do what's necessary…

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Rumors: Don’t Expect Major Changes For The Penguins

Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Penguins made major changes last offseason after their second round loss to the Rangers - replacing Ray Shero and Dan Bylsma, and overhauling their roster. It won't happen this time around. GM…

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Rumors: Staal, Penguins, Milbury and Bruins, Chiarelli and Leafs

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said that an immediate need is to "go out and get some D-men." They could look to some blueliners through free agency, but they might have to turn to…

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Injuries: Pens, Sens, Blues, Sharks, Wings, Isles and Wild

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin has been out since March 14th with an lower-body injury. If he feels good this morning, he could be back in the lineup today. “I feel good,” Malkin said. “It…

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Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…

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Injuries: Leafs, Avs, Sens, Pens, Lightning and Blackhawks

James Mirtle: Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas on Leo Komarov's concussion: "Once his symptoms are gone then we'll start the return to play protocol and progress from there." James Mirtle: It will be the middle of December at the earliest…

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Morning Hits: Waivers and Injury Notes … Perry Leaves After Hit (GIF)

Bob McKenzie: The Devils put Damien Brunner on waivers. The Coyotes put Kyle Chipchura waivers. Tom Gulitti: Lou Lamoirello said if Brunner clears waivers, he could still play today. Sarah McLellan: Conditions on the draft pick the Coyotes sent to…

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