Tag: Detroit Red Wings

Morning Hits: Smith, Howard, Goalie trade market, Forsberg and Briere

David Pagnotta: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said that serious contract negotiations with Mike Smith won't happen until their ownership situation is settled. Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings and Jimmy Howard have basically agreed on a six-year…

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Olympic and Free Agent Notes: Soderberg, Budaj, Howard, Kadri and Rask

From twitter unless otherwise noted Pierre LeBrun:  The NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF will meet on Friday to continue their discussions on participating in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. An agreement is not expected yet. Darren Dreger: Carl Soderberg could be…

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Quick Hits: Bryzgalov, Bozak and Grabovski, Filppula, Blue Jackets, Soderberg and Rinne

From twitter unless otherwise noted Randy Miller of the Courier-Post: Flyers Ilya Bryzgalov is a candidate to be bought out after the season with the salary cap dropping to $64.3 million. Bryzgalov's thoughts: “To be honest, I don’t care,” he…

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Injury Notes: Lupul, Helm, MacDermid, Kovalchuk, Higgins, Heatley, Karlsson and Canadiens

From twitter unless otherwise noted David Alter: Leafs Joffrey Lupul had off-ice workouts yesterday and is still day-to-day. He won't play in New York. Helene St. James: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Darren Helm won't play again this…

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Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies: Canes, Habs, Caps, Wings, Lightning, Leafs, Devils, Jackets, Pens and Hawks

Michael Smith: Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller on Alex Semin: "My belief is that he is in." Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Max Pacioretty will play tonight. Dave Molinari: The Hurricanes activate defenseman Just Faulk from the IR and he's expected to be in…

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Free Agents: Smith, Canucks and Filppula

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes goalie Mike Smithis hopeful that he and the Coyotes can work out a deal. “We’ll see what happens, but that’s out of my control right now,” he said. Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver…

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Garrioch’s roundup … Hejduk could retire … No calls for Komisarek … Flyers fans shouldn’t expect Weber

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Four GMs that could be on the hotseat: Greg Sherman (COL), George McPhee (WAS), Jay Feaster (CAL) and Dale Tallon (FLA).Marian Gaborikturned down a $79 million from the Wild in 2009, thinking that he could…

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Trade Deadline fallout notes: Red Wings, Wild, Sabres, Coyotes, Leafs and Kings

The Fourth Period: The Red Wings were trying to make a deal all week, but weren't able to put something together. It was believed that the Wings didn't want to part with any of their top young talent. They wouldn't…

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NHL Rumors VIII: Hannon, MacArthur, Redden, Babchuk, Red Wings, Santorelli and Hall

Pierre LeBrun: The Sharks are close to acquiring defenseman Scott Hannon, likely for a mid-round pick. Mark Masters: Clarke MacArthur on contract talks with Leafs: "Not that I'm aware of." Hockey Central: MacArthur as been medically cleared. Bruce Garrioch: Blues offering…

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NHL Rumors VII: Kiprusoff, Yandle, Miller, Vanek, Smith, Nabokov, Bruins, Bishop, Stafford, Pominville, Luongo and Ducks

Bob McKenzie: As per Dreger, Miikka Kiprusoff struggling with moving and expects to remain with the Flames and may retire at the end of the year. Nick Kypreos: The Coyotes are asking for significant pieces back for Keith Yandle if…

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NHL Rumors I: Leafs, Kiprusoff, Red Wings, Flyers and Oilers

From twitter unless otherwise noted Damien Cox: The Maple Leafs and Miikka Kiprusoff's agent will continue talks this morning. Could be 50-50 at best. James Mirtle: Mirtle wouldn't be shocked if the Maple Leafs did little today. GM Dave Nonis…

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NHL Rumors IV: Hurricanes, Bruins, Red Wings, Oilers and Blackhawks

Chip Alexander: GM Jim Rutherford said the deadline day could be quiet for the Hurricanes. Not expecting to add another defenseman after the Bergeron acquisition. Rutherford added, "We can't make a trade that would help us more than getting Justin (Faulk) back."…

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