Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Rumors III: Jets, Panthers, Bruins, Flames and Canucks

Gary Lawless: The Jets are looking for a top-nine forward and the Panthers are looking for depth on the blueline. The Panthers have Sean Bergenheim to offer up, and the Jets have Paul Postma, Jay Harrison and Adam Pardy.  Bergenheim…

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Rumors V: Blackhawks, Devils, Jackets, Rangers, Jets, Oilers and Jagr

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Two areas of concern for the Blackhawks:1) lack of depth on defense 2) power play. GM Stan Bowman need to bring in a Dman before the deadline, a 5th-6th guy. Rosen doesn't think Devils GM…

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Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Capitals, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Devils

Lance Pugmire: Ducks Sami Vatanen is out four to six weeks. Matt Beleskey will be out two to four weeks. Eric Stephens: Vatanen and Beleskey will both be back for the playoffs. Ducks at the deadline may be a little…

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Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Predators

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Despite where they site the standings, the Blue Jackets won't be holding a fire sale. They will listen to offers and will likely make a move or two. "Well, we haven’t seen our team healthy all…

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Injuries: Michalek, Edler, Hemsky, Carle, Bobrovsky, Lehner and More

Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Zbynek Michalek didn't travel with the team and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Farhan Lalji: Canucks coach Willie Desjardins on Alex Edler: "He's still being evaluated so I don't have a final update." Desjardins wouldn't confirm if…

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Rumors III: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Preds, Isles and Leafs

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers could use someone that could play on their fourth line. Options could be Mike Santorelli (current asking price is beyond reason), Mark Letestu, Torrey Mitchell, Curtis Glencross and Patrick Kaleta. Aaron Portzline…

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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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Injuries: Flyers, Jets, Coyotes, Jackets, Stars, Panthers and Lightning

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers Luke Schenn expects to play tonight. He was a late scratch on Tuesday with an upper-body injury. “I just tweaked something a little bit and wasn’t able to go in Montreal,” Schenn said. “Actually,…

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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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