Tag: David Backes

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is still looking for a third-line center if the price is reasonable. Rutherford won't listen to offers on his goaltenders Tristan Jarry or Casey DeSmith…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, and the Boston Bruins

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Teams are watching the Buffalo Sabres and their goaltending tandem of Robin Lehner and Chad Johnson. Teams that are dealing with goaltending injuries or are looking for depth could…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canadiens, Islanders, Senators, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Adam McQuaid skated on his own before the Bruins practiced yesterday. He's been out with a broken leg since mid-October. Joe Haggerty: Forward Brad Marchand and David Backes returned to the lineup…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Forward David Backes is a possibility tonight. Boston Bruins: Forward Jake Debrusk (upper-body) and David Krejci (re-aggravated his upper-body injury) are day-to-day and out tonight. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Joe Yerdon: Defenseman…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Preds, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes took part in the Bruins optional practice today wearing a no-contact jersey. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Forward Jacob Josefson is back practicing with the Sabres today. On the…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Wild, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson won't play tonight. The Coyotes put defenseman Adam Clendening on waivers. Defenseman Dakota Mermis will make his NHL debut tonight. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: The Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Kings, Devils, Senators and Sharks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Kevin Bieksa (hand) remains on the IR. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle did add that he could play on Friday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes have…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins, Flyers, Ducks, Kings and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins put Ryan Spooner on the IR with a right groin adductor tear. David Backes was activated from the IR. Boston Bruins: GM Don Sweeney said the goaltender Tuukka Rask has a…

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NHL Injuries: Boston Bruins and the Anaheim Ducks

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward Ryan Spooner tore his right groin adductor and is expected to be out for four to six weeks. Fluto Shinzawa: Goaltender Tuukka Rask left practice early yesterday after Anders Bjork crashed into…

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NHL News: Waivers, Bruins, Sens, Flames, Islanders, Jackets, Ducks, Wild and Coyotes

On Waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers yesterday: Martin Marincin - Toronto Maple Leafs and Calvin Pickard - Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Johnston: If Marincin went unclaimed and assigned to the AHL, he would still count $200,000 against…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Bruins, Caps, Sens, Wings and Hurricanes

On waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday. Brandon Pirri - Vegas Golden Knights Chandler Stephenson - Washington Capitals Joe Colborne - Colorado Avalanche Eric Tangradi - Detroit Red Wings Patrick Wiercioch - Vancouver Canucks On the Buffalo…

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NHL Rumors: Flames and Fleury … Canucks and Offer Sheets

On the Calgary Flames and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Now Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, said that back at last year's trade deadline, had Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford worked out a trade to send him…

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