Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Turco Staying Now? Ellis Staying in Nashville? Caps Looking Winger and Dman … Lilja to be Cleared

Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com: So the Stars have waived Alex Auld, who might get claimed, and would definitely get claimed if put on re-entry waivers. It looks like the Marty Turco will be staying with Stars. "He's obviously stepped his…

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Another Kaberle Rumor … Something to Happen in Buffalo?

Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: The Tomas Kaberle rumors won't go away despite Burke saying he won't ask him to waive his no-trade clause, and Kaberle saying he wants to stay. This one has the Leafs sending Kaberle to…

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Rangers Still like Souray … Lecavalier staying a good idea … Jackets are Sellers

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: How will Sather turn the $1.15 million in cap space into a meaningful return for the Rangers? Could they get a 1st round pick for Vinny Prospal and/or Olli Jokinen? The Rangers have also…

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Panthers looking to move Horton? Too pricey for the Bruins? Cheechoo to Pittsburgh?

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Florida Panthers are looking to trade Nathan Horton, but aren't getting the return they'd like. Horton's work ethic could one reason, and I'm sure with his solid play before for he got hurt…

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LeBrun and Garrioch Sunday Rumors …

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blackhawks have looked for available goalies around the league, but feel that it wouldn't be an upgrade. They also don't have a lot of cap room for this year, after the acquistion of Kim Johnsson.…

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NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for Feb. 12th

3:19 pm: Darren Dreger: Wild send Dman Kim Johnsson and 2009 1st round pick, Nick Leddy, to the Blackhawks for Cam Barker 3:15 pm: Bob McKenzie: Wild-Chicago got a deal done. Details to come 3:14 pm: Darren Dreger: Jody Shelly…

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NHL Rumors from Twitter – Feb. 11th

12:30: Bob McKenzie: The Dallas Stars claimed Brandon Segal on waivers from the Kings. The Rangers put Donald Brashear on waivers. 11:45: Tarik El-Bashir: Semyon Varlamov will be starting for the Capitals tonight 11:23: Aaron Portzline: Columbus had a scout…

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Tim Thomas on the Block? What the Kings offered for Kovalchuk, Price the odd man out? More Injuries for the Red Wings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Boston has held talks with teams who are looking for goaltender. The 35 year old Tim Thomas has a no-movement clause, and has a $5 million cap hit until 2011-12. Chicago could be interested,…

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Plan B for some, Torres, Whitney and Ponikarovsky … Pony for at least a 2nd, Lou looking for a center now

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Plan B for teams who missed out on the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes. Raffi Torres of the Columbus Blue Jackets is up for grabs. LeBrun thinks Torres would fit in nicely in Pittsburgh, Burnside…

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Ryan not going anywhere, Souray puts Devils on his list? Modin on the block? Injury news

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun talked to Ducks GM Bob Murray about the rumors that he might be trading restricted free agent Bobby Ryan. "Unequivocally, I'm not trading him," Murray told ESPN.com on Friday. "My plan is to get him…

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Trade in the works for the Bruins? Sens, Oilers, and Flames looking to make moves … Flyers looking for D

Jimmy Murphy of NESN via Twitter: A trade is coming for the Boston Bruins, no other info. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators will be buyers this year, but not for Kovalchuck. The Senators will be looking…

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Lecavalier rumors shot down, Auld the starter in Dallas? No moves for the Wings?

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't think the Rangers should deal for Vincent Lecavalier, even if if means getting rid of Wade "Golden Gloves" Redden. "It won't work, because it's impossible to build contenders through the addition of…

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