Tag: Drew Stafford

Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…

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NHL Injuries: Jets, Wings, Pens, Sabres, Sens and Kings

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He was injured during Friday's game against the Avalanche. Sara Orlesky: Forward Drew Stafford has been ruled out of…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Lightning, Coyotes, Stars, Sens and More

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Bob Murray said the Simon Despres' situation is a "sensitive issue" and that it will be long-term. He wouldn't go into the Despres' situation any further. Jason Gregor: Zupke on Despres: "He is…

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Rumors V: Jets, Canadiens, Maple Leafs and Penguins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Jets should look at the free agent forward crop. They have three centers and four right wingers hitting the open market. Five forwards that GM Kevin Cheveldayoff should look at: Alexander Semin, Drew Stafford, Brad…

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Rumors IV: Franson, Richards, Sekera, Stafford, Frolik, and the Habs

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Cody Franson's agent said that they have spoken with "half a dozen" teams. “Just tire-kicking. General stuff,” Johannson said of the talks. “We already know who the teams are that would need someone like…

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Rumors XIV: Rangers, Jets, Kings, Senators, Williams, and Ward

On the Rangers ... NYR have been offered a 1st rounder for Talbot. Not from Oilers or Flames. Dallas, SJ and Florida still involved. 1st isn't a deal maker.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 26, 2015 NYR are looking for the…

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Rumors XI: Sens, Oilers, Flames, Jets, Penguins and Leafs

On some available goalies ... Biggest differences between Talbot, Lack, Jones and Lehner might be that he has 2 years left on his deal and he's the youngest, at 23. — John Shannon (@JSportsnet) June 26, 2015 On the Senators…

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Rumors XIII: Avs, Ducks, Canucks, Leafs, Hawks, Pens, Oilers and More

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: So will the Avs be trading Ryan O'Reilly after they acquired the rights to Carl Soderberg - and if they sign him? "O’Reilly is in play, but they’ll want a boat load for him," said one rival NHL…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins, Wild, Sharks, Capitals and Flyers

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Eric Staal and the Hurricanes will meet to talk about his future. Staal will be a pending UFA after next season.They will either look to sign him to a cheaper contract extension or put him on…

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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: Canucks, Senators, Bruins and Red Wings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canucks are looking for a second round pick for Eddie Lack. Moving Lack would create room for Jacob Markstrom.The Blues have likely decided to move Brian Elliott. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…

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Top 25 2015 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

Well this is definitely not a list that will get GMs overly excited. There are some decent defensemen at the top that will get plenty of interest, but no one really jumps out as a "must have" guy. There is…

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