Tag: David Jones

NHL News: Suspension, Hearings, PTOs and Waivers

On Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL.com: The NHL suspended Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for the rest of the preseason and for one regular season game for his hit on Blues forward Ty Rattie. General Fanager: Hjalmarsson will forfeit $22,777.78 in salary…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Devils, Flames, Jets and UFAs

On the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, and Winnipeg Jets ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Even though the Rangers have many forwards, they are likely to stand pat for now. They could make a move before…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blues and Flames

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks were unable to sign Jimmy Vesey. They put a lot of time and effort in their attempt to sign him. They now could be done for the offseason.…

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NHL Rumors: Mostly Wild with some Kings, Coyotes and Oilers

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: The Wild haven't decided if they will buy out the final year of Thomas Vanek or not. Buying out Vanek would save the Wild $5 million next season. “The…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins Looking For Dmen, Right Winger And A Backup

On the Boston Bruins ... Zack Cox: Cam Neely said that GM Don Sweeny and Loui Eriksson's agent spoke this week. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeny wasn't able to trade up at last year's draft to pick…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Sabres and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: The Hurricanes winning has complicated their situation and making it harder to trade Eric Staal at the deadline for potentially a first round pick and a good prospect.After his comments that…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Flames and Canucks

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Odds are against the Hurricanes making the playoffs. There is less of a reason for Cam Ward, Eric Staal and players with no-trade clauses to block a…

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NHL Rumors: Treliving Talks Flames … Scouting CGY-MIN

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: When asked if he'd like to return next year, pending UFA Karri Ramo said:"It's not a bad option." It doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, but can you really blame him? Aaron Vickers…

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Rumors: Flames, Stamkos, Expansion and Wild

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: The Flames won't commit just yet if they will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. “Well … you’re always trying to help your team,” Treliving said Friday,…

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Rumors: Seabrook, Flames, Sens, Canucks, Bergenheim and Zidlicky

Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook are closing in on a long-term contract extension. Chris Hine and Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Seabrook said yesterday that he and his agent have been talking with GM Stan…

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Injuries: Okposo, Seguin, Dubinsky, Martinez, Ovechkin and More

Daniel Friedman: Islanders Kyle Okposo could be able to return to the lineup in the next seven to 10 days. Mike Heika: Stars Tyler Seguin skated yesterday. He's not ready to play and not sure what his timeline is right…

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Rumors I: Jets, Flames, Leafs, Ducks, Stars and Richards

TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Maple Leafs and Jets talked to the Kings about Mike Richards. Bob McKenzie mentioned the Flames as another team. Darren Dreger said that trade talk involving Cody Franson is picking up. The Stars might…

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