Tag: Chris Pronger

3 groups of Flames that could be traded… Getzlaf out 4-6 weeks … Karlsson only safe Senator … Commodore asks for trade … plus more

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Sportak lists 3 groups of Calgary Flames that could be traded 1. The UFA's: Curtis Glencross, Brendan Morrison, Anton Babchuk, Steve Staios, Adam Pardy and Alex Tanguay. 2. Not playing up to Snuff: Niklas…

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Pronger out 4-6 weeks … Semin to miss game … Stastny and Hejduk out … Kane aiming for Sunday

Tim Panaccio via twitter: Chris Pronger will miss 4-6 weeks after having surgery to repair a broken bone is his right foot. Katie Carrera via twitter: Alexander Semin won't travel with the team to Boston, but could meet them in…

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Kane has setback, doubtful for Friday … Pronger to see specialist tomorrow … Blues lose Johnson? Semin out day-to-day … Starting goalies

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Patrick Kane has missed 4 games with an ankle injury suffered a setback today and is doubtful for Friday. Marian Hossa (lower body) and Viktor Stalberg (upper body) won't be in the lineup on…

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Pronger injured … Callahan breaks hand … Sutter would do Phaneuf trade again, um what? Sturm targets next Wednesday

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger suffered a lower body injury in the 2nd period last night, and did not make it out for the 3rd period. Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: New York…

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Sunday morning rumor roundup … HNIC Hotstove and NHL Sources Say videos

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: No timetable is set for Marc Savard's return. They might bury a contract in the minors, but if one of the players they are considering moving is a defenseman, plenty of teams looking for…

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Pronger does the reverse ‘Avery’, goal called back (3 videos) … Avs looking for grit and leadership

Adrian Dater via Twitter: The Avalanche are looking to add a forward with grit/leadership, with possibility of a defenseman being moved. Dater thinks the Hurricanes could be a trade partner. Chris Stevenson of Canoe - Slam! Sports: Stevenson thinks the…

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Some longterm contract notes … Savard staying … Ranger not attending Lightning camp

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov thinks that if Kovalchuk's Friday extension get extended again, he may leave for the KHL. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: The VP of the KHL doesn't think that Kovalchuk will end up in the KHL, means…

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NHL offers ultimatum to NHLPA … Kovalchuk’s, Loungo’s and Hossa’s contract are front and center

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rather than attempting to summarize the main points, click on the link to read Brooks' entire article, it's a must read for all. The NHL has given the NHL Players Association an ultimatum regarding…

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Kovalchuk framework rejected … Staal hoping for offer sheet … Lehtinen undecided

Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NHL criticized the framework of a contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk that was presented to them on Monday. This could jeopardize Kovalchuk staying in the NHL, as the frameworks…

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NHL STILL investigating contracts … Panthers intereted in Niemi? Wellwood and Morrison still looking for contracts … Kaberle’s dad has some things to say

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Deputy Commission Bill Daly confirmed they are still investigating the contracts of Chris Pronger, Marcel Hossa, Roberto Luongo and Marc Savard. "If there was a determination that there was circumvention there are a whole host of…

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More on the Front-Loaded contract investigation … Sharks offering Clowe and 1st for Kaberle? Phillips and Sens talking extension

Helene Elliott via twitter: She thinks the Kings are figuring Kovalchuk and the Devils will rework their deal. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Kovalchuk's agent hasn't discussed the KHL with him. SKA wants Kovalchuk to let them know what he wants.…

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Notes on Kovalchuk and the NHL’s investigation of contracts

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Kovalchuk's mom thinks the contract with the Devils will be reworked before the start of the season, and that he isn't panicking. ESPN: The Devils are working on another deal for Kovalchuk. "We want Ilya to…

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