Tag: Detroit Red Wings

NHL Rumors: Kings, Red Wings and Devils

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBruin on pending UFA Milan Lucic: "Dean Lombardi, I had a chance to speak w/ Dean Lombardi during the series, absolutely adores Lucic." On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of…

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NHL Rumors: Wings, Wild, Coyotes and Senators

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Red Wings GM Ken Holland on the teams future: "I'm not into a rebuild. They take 8-10 years and that's if you want to tank it." On the Minnesota Wild ... Jimmy…

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NHL Rumors: Alexander Radulov and Pavel Datsyuk

On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: Have been told that Alexander Radulov's NHL priorities are: "1. winning, he wants to play for a contender; 2. family comfort; money is not a big factor" Igor Eronko: Radulov didn't report to the…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings Edition

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Looking at some offseason questions for the Detroit Red Wings. Biggest question may be whether Pavel Datsyuk returns or not. If he leaves, they need to find a…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings Edition

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Larry Lage AP in CBS Detroit: If Pavel Datsyuk retires from the NHL, the Wings may have to look at trading his $7.5 million cap hit. GM Ken Holland said that it would put…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Wings and the Trade Market

On Colorado Avalanche and Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Varlamov says to the Russian media that the Avalanche are "waiting for Radulov. He'll be one of the leaders there." Slava Malamud: Varlamov to Sport-Express: "All (Radulov) needs to do is dial Patrick…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Lightning

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has said that he won't make a trade to fill one hole by creating a hole elsewhere. There were reports that the Lightning's best contract offer to…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Pavel Datsyuk, and the Wild

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: With the Red Wings eliminated last night, things quickly turned to Pavel Datsyuk and if he'll return to the Red Wings next season or if he'll be heading back to…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Isles, Lightning, Pens and Wings

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: The Flyers announced yesterday that forward Scott Laughton is out of the hospital and is doing well. He won't be joining the team in Washington. The Flyers will give another update on Laughton…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Caps, Panthers, Preds, Wings and Bruins

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Scott Laughton remained in hospital overnight for precautionary reasons. All test done were negative. scary looking possible neck injury pic.twitter.com/F4Ox0BSLgz— Stephanie (@myregularface) April 20, 2016 currently being immobilized to be put on a…

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NHL Injuries: Caps, Wild, Pens, Predators, Wings and Stars

On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Goaltender Braden Holtby left practice early yesterday after a collision with a teammate. After the collision, Holtby was stretching his leg before leaving the ice. Coach Barry Trotz said…

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NHL Rumors: Looking at the Status of Some Top RFAs

On the top restricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 36 restricted free agents who are worth watching, noting whose stock has risen, fallen, and who could be traded. Nathan MacKinnon - the Avs No. 1…

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