Tag: Cody Franson

Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…

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Rumors VII: Penguins, Jets, Wild, Canadiens and Olympics

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins are looking add forward and defenseman, or at least one of them. They are keeping an eye on Maple Leafs Daniel Winnik and Mike Santorelli, but they aren't alone. It is believed that the…

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Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…

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Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets

Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…

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Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…

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Injuries: Leafs, Flyers, Wild, Devils, Hawks, Habs, Blues and Jackets

Mark Masters: Maple Leafs coach Peter Horachek said that Phil Kessel is dealing with an injury at the moment. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf missed practiced again yesterday. His timetable to return has been moved back. It's not known…

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Rumors III: Blues, Jagr, Ducks, Frolik and Capitals

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: With Kevin Shattenkirk out for a while, the Blues could look at bringing in a defenseman. Potential targets that are believed to be available: Zybnek Michalek, Tyler Myers, Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson,…

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Rumors I: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs tear-down is about to begin. It is expected that they will make at least five trades between now and the March 2nd trade deadline, with larger deals potentially happening in the…

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Rumors: Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and Oilers

 Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Chris Stewart is the most likely trade candidate for the Bruins. The Bruins have also scouted Canucks Zach Kassian. Michael Ryder may be the most interesting solution as he has a history with the Bruins and…

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Rumors I: Landing Spots for Kane, Oilers, Kings, Leafs and Lightning

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Seven potential trade destinations for Evander Kane and potential trade chips. 1. Penguins - Kasperi Kapanen, Nick Spaling, Beau Bennett, Blake Comeau, Scott Harrington2. Ducks - Matt Beleskey, Jakob Silfverberg, Devante Smith-Pelly, Nick Ritchie, Emerson Etem,…

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