Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Quick Hits: Injury Updates and Some Line Combinations

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Sharp will likely return to the lineup tomorrow. Lou Korac: Blues Alex Steen and Carl Gunnarsson won't play tonight. Jay Bouwmeester has only skated once in the past three days. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Leo Komarov…

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Rumors II: Predators, Panthers, Wild, Stars and Oilers

Craig Custance of ESPN: If a team is looking for some depth upfront, they should call the Predators. Source saying that with Mike Fisher's return and the emergence of some of their young players, the Preds would be willing to…

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Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Ryan, Vatanen, Bouwmeester and Brodeur

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Though the details are still being finalized, sources are saying that Daniel Alfredsson will skate in the Senators warmup on Thursday.  The NHL may have to grant special permission for this to happen as…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Dec. 1st 2014

Five games last night, including another home loss by the Oilers. Something has to give in Edmonton.

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Quick Hits: Lots of Injury Notes and a Some Line Combos

AP on ESPN: Blue Jackets Artem Anisimov has been put on the IR with a torn triceps muscle. He'll be out two to three months. Ted Wyman: Jets coach Paul Maurice expects that Bryan Little and Tobias Enstrom will practice…

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Injuries: Pens, Wings, Canes, Avs, Bruins, Ducks, Jets and Jackets

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Kris Letang's injury isn't serious. "It's a minor lower-body injury,” Johnston said. “I don't expect it will be too much (time missed). (The team medical staff) just thought this morning that he wouldn't…

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Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Panthers and Red Wings

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons says that Joffrey Lupul is worried about his future with the Maple Leafs. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish spoke with Blues GM Doug Armstrong during Friday's game. There…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Nov. 28th 2014

11 games were scheduled last night. Ryan Miller posted his second consecutive shutout. Three games were settled in OT and one went to a shootout.

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Rumors II: Jets, Hawks, Jackets, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, Flyers and Coyotes

Andy Strickland: The Jets and Blackhawks have some level of interest in Chris Stewart. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that he's held "regular talks" with other GMs and is not close to a trade. Elliotte Friedman: Was…

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Rumors I: Radio Talk: Flyers, Oilers, Blues, Jackets, Jets and Leafs

Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "That back end in Philly is just not good enough & Hextall needs to address that. He can try to be patient & draft a few more kids" ...  "I don't know how patient Hextall can be…

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Jackets, Sharks, Flames, Hawks, Sabres and Oilers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) If the Jets were to move Evander Kane to Boston, it would cost a good roster player, and prospects and/or picks. It's possible the Oilers could move Jordan Eberle if they get a top pairing…

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