Tag: Detroit Red Wings

2014-15 Top 5 Selke Trophy Candidates

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Every year it seems the same handful of players are in the running for the Selke Trophy, and this season things are no different with the usual suspects once again…

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Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes

Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 21st 2015

Highlights from last night's action, including a triple-overtime in the Predators-Blackhawks game. Red Wings 3- Lightning 0: Red Wings lead series 2-1. Capitals 2 - Islanders 1: Series tied 2-2. Blackhawks 3 - Predators 2: Blackhawks lead series 3 -…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Red Wings

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli's firing was about Cam Neely's power, and how he is itching to use it. They will interview candidates like Ray Shero and Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton. Neely and CEO Charlie Jacobs…

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Rumors and Notes: Sharks – McLellan, Thornton, Niemi and Couture

Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Todd McLellan's future with the Sharks is still up in the air as he said he wanted to talk with his family first before deciding on whether to return for the final season…

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Rumors III: McLellan, Matthias, Hodgson, McQuaid and Oilers

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Signs are pointing to the San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan mutually parting ways as early as today. McLellan has one year left on his contract. If McLellan hits the open…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Hawks, Pens, Blues, Rangers, Wings, Jets and More

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Kimmo Timonen will miss their last regular season game, but should be back for the playoffs. James Mirtle: The Penguins are missing Kris Letang, Christian Ehrhoff, Olli Maatta and Derrick Pouliot from their blueline. Seth Rorabaugh: No…

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Quick Hits: Resting, Injuries, Starters, Lines and Man Games Lost

Pat Leonard: Rangers Marc Staal, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello will be given the night off. Defenseman Kevin Klein skated, but remains out. Joe Smith: Lightning's Victor Hedman was at the optional skate this morning, a good chance he returns…

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Video: NHL Highlights for April 5th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – five games were on the schedule. Flyers 4 - Penguins 1 Capitals 2 - Red Wings 1 Canadiens 4 - Panthers 1 Maple Leafs 3 - Senators 2 SO Blues 2 - Blackhawks 1

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Quick Hits II: Pearson, Lander, Malkin, Datsyuk, Hedman and More

Andy Tonge: The Kings signed Tanner Pearson to two-year, $2.8 million contract extension. Dennis Bernstein: A good bridge deal for the Kings and Pearson. He can sign a nice long-term contract next summer if he has a solid 2015-16 season. Bob…

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Injuries: Sharks, Hedman, St. Louis, Connolly, Miller and More

Image from @KyleWIIM of Red Wings Drew Miller Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic may miss only one more game with his lower-body injury. Micro Mueller is likely out the remainder of the season with a left…

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