Tag: Dion Phaneuf

Rumors III: Rangers, Sens, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Canucks

Pat Leonard: Marc Staal says they are really close to a long-term deal, and his goal was always to remain a Ranger. Pierre LeBrun: Staal will have a full no-trade clause for the first three years, with it becoming a…

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Rumors III: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Damien Cox: On the Leafs: "So they like Horachek better. But are they responding with better play? Different play, in some instances, but not better. Last night, tough back-to-backer, surrendered 42 shots and didn't score. This represents more of the same,…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Hurricanes, Leafs, Kings, Coyotes and Avs

Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: If the Oilers don't think Jeff Petry is part of their future, they could look to move him by the deadline. “This is the first time I’ve been in this position,” he said…

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Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…

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Rumors IV: Doan, Leafs, Bruins and Jets

8:15 PM: Since we already started with the Doan rumor, we might as well continue with it. Anyways here you go: #ShaneDoan, Antoine Vermette and 2nd round pick to @NHLJets for Evander Kane, Jay Harrison and 4th round pick #Coyotes—…

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Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers, Wild and Devils

Craig Custance of ESPN: Mike Babcock would be the long-term dream solution for the Maple Leafs behind the bench. Dan Bylsma could be another good fit, with Peter DeBoer another possibility. Their core of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson,…

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Rumors III: Hope Smoke Radio Edition: Toronto Maple Leafs

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio on the Leafs. "I think Shanahan believes he's looking at a 3-5 year project to get this team to where it needs to be. They need better players here, let's not kid ourselves.…

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Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…

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Rumors III: Ron Wilson and Dreger On the Maple Leafs

Hope Smoke: Ron Wilson on TSN 1050 Radio: "It's always shocking when a coach gets fired, especially one with a winning record" ... "Early on in your career you don't feel it coming, but later on & in my year with the…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Kings, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Bylsma

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Uncertainty over next years salary cap and the term left on some contracts are leading some teams to be more cautious with regards to the trade market. "There's a lot of teams that would…

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Rumors: Maple Leafs Edition … What to do?

Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs need to decide on their core players and what to do with them: Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk, Joffrey Lupul, Tyler Bozak and David Clarkson (due to his contract). They…

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Rumors: Stars, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Kings, and Coyotes

Bob McKenzie: The Stars and Jason Spezza are close on a multi-year contract extension. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on contract extension talks with Jason Spezza. “We are having discussions, but I won’t go…

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