Tag: Dave Bolland

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Chicago Blackhawks

No coaching changes coming for the Vancouver Canucks. The Chicago Blackhawks have some options with Brent Seabrook's contract.

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Quick Hits: Blues and Sharks Injury Notes, Coyotes, and the Capitals

San Jose Sharks not updating status of their injured players. Dave Bolland to retire. The Washington Capitals re-sign two players.

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Senators, Coyotes, and Jets

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alex Broadhurst ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets could be close to re-signing pending Group 6 unrestricted free agent forward Alex Broadhurst. On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Jimmy Murphy: After the…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Milan Lucic

On the Edmonton Oilers and Milan Lucic ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 said that the remaining five years on Milan Lucic complicates any potential trade. There is some worry that he can't bounce back…

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Western Conference News: Wild, Avs, Stars, Knights and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild and Marcus Foligno agreed on a four-year contract worth $11.5 million - $2.875 million per season. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene after he reported to camp yesterday: "I'm…

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NHL News: Exempt From Expansion, 2018 Winter Olympics and Niskanen/Crosby

On players exempt from the expansion draft ... Craig Custance: NHL sent a list of players that are exempt from the expansion draft. Was agreed upon with the NHLPA: Dave Bolland, Craig Cunningham, Chris Pronger, Cody McCormick, David Clarkson, Johan…

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Injury Notes: Flyers, Canes, Habs, Wild, Sens and More

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that defenseman Michael Del Zotto will be out for four to five weeks with a lower-body injury. Tim Panaccio: Putting Del Zotto on the LTIR to start the…

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Injury Notes: Long-term Injuries, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On Long-Term Injuries ... LW3H: List of players who are still under contract, but are out for the year/indefinitely/'retired': Chris Pronger (ARI), Pavel Datsyuk (ARI), Dave Bolland (ARI), Marc Savard (NJ), Ryane Clowe (NJ), David Clarkson (CBJ), Ladislav Smid (CGY),…

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Injury Notes: Stars, Kings, Bruins, Lightning, Preds, Flames and Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Stars GM Jim Nill said that Tyler Seguin (heel) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday or Wednesday: "Hope he can be close by then." He won't skate before then. Mike Heika: Nill said that Radek Faksa…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Hawks, Blues, Coyotes and More

** Tidying up some rumors from last night and this morning ** On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Dreger: There have been some talk the past few days about a potential Dougie Hamilton trade. One team asked the Flames about…

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NHL Rumors – The NHL Buyout Period Begins Today

On the NHL Buyout Period ... John Buccigross: The NHL buyout period starts at 5 pm today and runs through 5 pm  on June 30th. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs have put Jared Cowen…

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NHL Rumors: Buyout Candidates, Senators and Canadiens

10 NHL Buyout Candidates ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Looking at 10 players who could be bought out by their teams. The NHL buyout period opens up today. Eric Nystrom - Nashville Predators Bryan Bickell - Chicago Blackhawks…

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