Tag: Chris Thorburn

NHL News: Phase 2 Groups Expanding, Contracts Extended, Tarasenko’s Shoulder Is Good, and Thorburn Retires

Phase 2 groups expanding. Player contacts extended to October 30th. Vladimir Tarasenko said his shoulder is good as he takes to the ice. Chris Thorburn retires from the NHL.

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NHL News: Wilson, Waivers, Blues, Devils, Flames, Blackhawks, Wings, and Panthers

WIlson's appeal has been filed Stephen Whyno: The NHLPA has filed an appeal for Washington Capitals Tom Wilson. Stephen Whyno:  Commissioner Gary Bettman has had to listen to six appeals since the start of 2012. Upheld Vermette 10 games in…

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Expansion Draft Steals For The Vegas Golden Knights – Trades and Picks

As part of our efforts to help you understand how we handle the personal information you share with us, and in preparation for the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we’ve updated our Privacy & Cookies Policy. The updated…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: On Waivers, Kovalchuk, Olympians Sign, Matthews, Canucks, and Blue Jackets

Players placed on waivers today ... Bob McKenzie: Peter Holland clears waivers. Placed on waivers today: Chris Breen (BOS), Paul Postma (BOS), Jussi Jokinen (CBJ), Cody Golobeuf (CgY), Lance Bouma (CHI), Chris Stewart (MIN), Alex Burrows (OTT),  James O’Brien (OTT), Johnny…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and the Carolina Hurricanes

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets signed Steve Mason and Dmity Kulikov to contracts over $4 million a season, and a made a few other depth signings. They currently sit at around $64…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year, and five of the last six years. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and head coach Paul Maurice are heading into the final…

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Rumors I: Insider Trading, Jets, Islanders, Oilers Scouting Blues

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: If the Oilers are going to trade Taylor Hall, it's a deal better suited for the offseason as more teams could be in on it. If a deal was to be made in-season, the Bruins and…

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Injury Notes: Canucks, Pens, Hawks, Habs, Stars, Jackets, Leafs, Kings, Wings, Oilers, Jets and Ducks

Vancouver Canucks: Ryan Kesler is out "at least a couple of weeks" with a sprained knee according to coach John Tortorella. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on James Neal: "You don't know if you're talking about 1-2 days or much…

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Afternoon Rumors III: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players

Brian Lawton: "Hearing that all talk surrounding Brodeur has ended. He will NOT be Traded...... Finishes yr with Devils." Bob McKenzie: "NSH C David Legwand in play. PIT, DET, ANA, PIT all possible destinations." David Pagnotta: "Blue Jackets also looking…

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Injury Notes: Rinne, Neal, Lundqvist, Fasth, Stempniak, Slater, Nieto, Jenner and MacArthur

Pat Iverson of SB Nation: Predators Pekka Rinne told the Finnish magazine "Urheilulehti," that his hip infection is "very dangerous" and could lead to long-term problems. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins James Neal is not expected to practice…

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Injury Notes: Thorburn, McLaren, Rinaldo and Brown

Ken Wiebe: Jets forward Chris Thorburn has an upper-body injury and is day-to-day. Paul Hendrick: Maple Leafs Frazer McLaren had an MRI last night to determine severity of pinky finger injury. Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers Zac Rinaldo left last night's game…

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