Tag: Detroit Red Wings

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets

Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning could look at dealing one of their goalies. Ben Bishop is their No. 1 goalie. Anders Lindback is a RFA. They recently signed Andrei Vasilevskiy to an entry-level contract. They also…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Babcock, Carlyle, Keenan and Stevens

Hope Smoke: Doug MacLean: "I wouldn't be surprised if Holland and Babcock make a joint decision on Mike leaving. There is too much respect between the two" ... "Not a lot of love between Babcock and his players. People think there is, but…

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Morning Hits: Injury updates, Kopitar, MSG, Laviolette and Winter Classic in Minnesota

Chad Graff: Wild coach Mike Yeo was told that Ryan Suter's injury was "nothing serious". At this time of year though, little is "serious." Chicago Blackhawks: Niklas Hjalmarsson was cleared to play last night, but not cleared to talk after…

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NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Coyotes

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said they need a "right-handed shot" to improve their blueline. It will be one of their priorities this offseason, either through free agency or trade. “Right-shot defensemen are at a premium…

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NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Coyotes, Wings, Blue Jackets, Avalanche and Whitney

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Flyers could buyout Vincent Lecavalier. He has four years left on his five year, $22.5 million deal. He played under nine minutes in their Game 7 match-up with the Rangers.…

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NHL Rumors I: Wings, Sharks, Niskanen, Fiddler, Boyle, Gretzky and Carlyle

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Red Wings GM Ken Holland won't let teams talk to their Grand Rapids (AHL) coach Jeff Blashill. They can't afford to lose him if they can't sign coach Mike Babcock to a long-term deal.…

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NHL Rumors II: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Wings, Avs, Sharks, Flyers and Offer Sheets

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: An NHL executive on pending RFA James Reimer:  “If I’m the Leafs, I don’t make him a qualifying (restricted free agent) offer. The reason, you can’t get much for him in a trade. So…

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NHL Rumors III: Weber, Stars, Hayes, Panthers, Lupul, Tootoo, Spezza and Selanne

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile says "no" every time he's asked if he'll trade defenseman Shea Weber. Weber will make $14 million, with a $13 million lump sum. Poile says the Predators are in a "rebuild…

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Morning Hits: Habs-B’s, Rangers, Devils, Stars, Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings and Ducks

Louis Jean: The Canadiens and Bruins series will start on Thursday, with Game 2 on Saturday. Dejan Kovacevic: The Rangers are now 0-12 in playoff games since 2009 when they've had the series lead. Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: "Realistically…

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NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers

Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Duchene, Backes, Umberger, Bishop, Datsyuk and Weiss

Shelly Anderson: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma gave no injury updates. Dan Rosen: Avs Matt Duchene said he wasn't close to 100 percent, but he felt good enough that he would be able to make plays. Brian Wilde: The Blues say…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Alfredsson, Capitals GM Candidates, Flames and Canucks

Craig Custance of ESPN: Some early offseason priorities for Red Wings GM Ken Holland. 1. Add an impact defenseman - the will have cap space this summer as David Legwand, Daniel Alfredsson, Mikael Samuelsson, Todd Bertuzzi, Kyle Quincey, Jonas Gustavsson…

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