Tag: Detroit Red Wings

Rumors II: Predators, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Wings and Leafs

On the Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) There are ongoing contract extension talks with Seth Jones's agent, but there is nothing imminent. On Blue Jackets and Ducks ... Craig Custance: When the Blue Jackets were looking for…

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Rumors: Flames and Red Wings

On the Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: This week's trade rumors for the Flames involve Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell. “Whenever teams are losing (trade talk happens),” surmised Russell on Wednesday after the team’s morning skate at Ottawa’s…

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Injuries: Ducks, Sharks, Panthers, Caps, Leafs and Lots More

Image from Man-Games Lost NHL ... On the Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ryan Getzlaf left the team yesterday to fly home to have a non-emergency appendectomy. He had been dealing with some pain on and off for…

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Injuries: Blues, Jackets, Oilers, Isles, Coyotes, Wings and More

On the Blues ... Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Robby Fabbri will return to the lineup tonight, but defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk isn't quite ready to return from his groin injury. "We're getting there," he said. "It's…

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Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Red Wings, Sabres, Sens and More

On the Lightning ... Eric Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning's Ben Bishop has been dealing with a minor issue for the past four or five games. “I’ve been dealing with a little something-something, so to be able to hopefully…

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Injuries: Blues, Sharks, Red Wings, Stars, Senators and More

Update: Jeremy Rutherford: Jaden Schwartz will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after having surgery on his fractured ankle. On the Blues ... Tom Timmerman of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The extent of Blues forward Jaden Schwartz won't be known…

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Injuries: Hawks, Wings, Sens, Blues, Preds, Oilers and Leafs

Injury updates for Wednesday October 21st ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: The Blackhawks will be without Duncan Keith for four to six weeks after he had surgery on his right knee. Niklas Hjalmarsson will go back to the left…

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Rumors II: Pitkanen, Flames, Expansion and Trade Candidates

Elliotte Friedman and Damien Cox ... Belief out of Anaheim is that GM Bob Murray isn't ready to fire Bruce Boudreau just yet. Expectation is that he'll be behind the bench for their five game road trip that starts later…

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Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Ultimate Rankings, Injuries, Lines and Goalies

NHL Player Safety: Devils forward Jordin Tootoo has been fined $2,217.74 for a dangerous trip on Predators defenseman Seth Jones ESPN: 2015 Ultimate franchise rankings Tampa Bay (3rd overall) Anaheim (4th overall) Dallas (10th overall) Detroit (14th overall) Chicago (17th…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 1

Three different teams received first place rankings from nine different media outlets - four votes for the Rangers, three for the Canadiens and two for the Lightning. Seven different teams received top three voting To get our consensus point total,…

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Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Leafs, Scouting Flyers and Hawks

On the Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Haggerty on Zdeno Chara But there will come a time in the rapidly approaching future when the Bruins move on from their longtime captain, and that process may even be fast-tracked if…

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Injuries: Blues, Caps, Kings, Stars, Leafs, Wings, Jackets and Flames

On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He could miss at least one game. "Shatty probably will not play in Edmonton," Blues coachKen…

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