Tag: Detroit Red Wings

Rumors III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…

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Rumors I: Rangers, Yandle, Wings and Oilers Goalie Options

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said in an email on Friday that he's undecided if he will continue his dual role as GM and president. It doesn't mean that he'll step down as GM, but…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Ducks, Reilly, Peverley and Bettman

Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Because the free agent market is thin and they have more prospects that are close to being NHL ready, Khan thinks the Red Wings could be more aggressive on the trade market.Don't think that Jakub…

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Rumors I: Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Kings and Ducks

Peter Wallner of MLive: Red Wings AHL coach Jeff Blashill doesn't expect an announcement regarding his coaching future at least through this week. "There are still conversations to be had between Ken (Holland) and I. "There is the NHL combine…

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Rumors I: Ducks, Rangers and Red Wings

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Ducks. 1. A long-term deal for Ryan Kesler - Kesler has a year left at $5 million, and his next deal won't be as cap friendly. He'll be 31-years old when his…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Wings, Sabres, Sharks and Devils

John Hoven: Sources saying the Maple Leafs haven't had another interview with Michael Futa in the past few days. Nothing new to report this week. Michael Augello: Most reports saying the Leafs have talked to Futa twice already. Shanahan may…

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Rumors I: Johansson, Kostitsyn, Canes, Beleskey and Gustavsson

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals RFA Marcus Johansson will be looking for a big raise from his $2 million salary. He is three years away from being a UFA and the Capitals need to qualify him at 100 percent…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Phaneuf, Kessel and Franson

Ansar Khan of MLive: Khan wonders if the Red Wings and Maple Leafs will revisit their Dion Phaneuf trade talks or does Mike Babcock taking over behind the Leafs bench change things. "I'm a fan of Dion," Babcock said. "I…

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Rumors II: Cap, Phaneuf, Oilers, Sharks, Wings and Perry-Oilers Trade

USA Today: Gary Bettman said that he expects the salary cap to be around $71 million next season, depending on the fluctuations of the Canadian dollar. Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Mike Babcock said yesterday that he was on…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching – Wings, Sharks, Devils and Avs

Red Wings GM Ken Holland's media availability after Mike Babcock signed with the Maple Leafs. Ansar Khan of MLive: Jeff Blashill will likely be the next head coach of the Red Wings. GM Ken Holland said his search will start…

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Rumors III: Coaching part II: Wings, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Blues

Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs and Sabres are in a bidding war for Mike Babcock. No decision has been made yet. Hearing that the Red Wings final offer was for five-years at $4 million per season. Babcock could embrace the…

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Rumors I: Coaching – Red Wings, Sabres and Oilers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Mike Babcock to ESPN yesterday. "I hope to make a decision by morning, but I'm still very much undecided," Babcock told ESPN.com. Babcock talked with both the Red Wings and Sabres yesterday. Source saying that Sabres…

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