Tag: Detroit Red Wings

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings targeted Matt Martin in free agency and offered him a front-loaded four year deal with a cap hit of $2.5 million per season.…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency

30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Lupul, Versteeg, Coyotes and the Wings

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have been trying to add another impact forward. “If I had a crystal ball, I would say we’d try to add a winger who had some grit…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blues and Bruins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings continue their search to improve their blueline. The Wings didn't see any free agent defenseman as a significant upgrade to their blueline and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Radulov and Top Remaining UFAs

On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... John Shannon: Hearing that a Coyotes - Shane Doan deal is close. He's not going anywhere. John Shannon: When he signs, it will be for one year. Craig Morgan: Source saying that…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wings, Sabres, Wild and Senators

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said that they are no longer in on Jason Demers. They are remaining in touch with Eric Gryba, but they have a couple of other things on the go.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Nielsen, Wings, Blues, Flames and Wiercioch

**  A quick run though of embedded rumors before the start of free agency ** On Frans Nielsen ... Free agency opens at noon. Frans Nielsen is #RedWings main target. Guess is they get a deal done. — Ansar Khan…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: The Red Wings think they could be close to re-signing Darren Helm. Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings need a top-two defenseman. They could look at some of the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Predictions, Predators, Bruins and Flames

Early Predications ... Darren Dreger: Not for sure, but early predictions are: Milan Lucic to the Edmonton Oilers, Frans Nielsen to the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Ladd to the New York Islanders and Loui Eriksson to the Vancouver Canucks. Bob…

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NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup

On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…

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NHL Rumors: Insider Trading – Lucic, Russell, Okposo, Landeskog and More

TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic has narrowed it down to two teams. As many as 10 teams were interested this week. Bob McKenize: Word was that the Oilers would offer a seven year, $42 million deal for Lucic.…

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NHL Rumors: Subban, Kings, Stamkos and the Lightning

On P.K. Subban ... Adrian Dater: An anonymous ex Canadien to the Toronto Star on Subban:  "They hated how much fun he had. The fact that he never sulked and pouted, win or lose, just bugged them" On the Los…

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