Tag: Dustin Byfuglien

Rumors II: Lightning, Sens, Habs, Jets and Preds

Sportsnet "Headlines": Elliotte Friedman on Tampa Bay Lightning's contract offer to Steven Stamkos. “Earlier this week we reported that the Lightning had made an offer to Steven Stamkos some time in the last few weeks,” Friedman said. “It’s believed that…

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Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Jets, Bruins and Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Looking at five Toronto Maple Leafs that could be traded at the deadline, potential trade partners and the possible return. James Reimer: The Canadiens and Blues might be…

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Rumors: Blackhawks and Capitals

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Bryan Bickell cleared waivers for the second time this year and was assigned to Rockford. Coach Joel Quenneville on if Bickell could be back with the team “I don’t want…

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Rumors II: Wild, Islanders and Blue Jackets

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild's scouting meetings ended before Saturday's game against the Predators. No trades appear imminent for the Wild. “You can’t overreact and force trades,” Fletcher said by phone as…

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Rumors III: Capitals, Blue Jackets and Jets

On the Washington Capitals ... Andy Strickland: Justin Peters, playing with Hershey in the AHL, has been given permission to seek a trade. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Andy Strickland: Defenseman Jan Hejda had been on a tryout with…

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Rumors III: Sabres, Lightning, Canucks, Jets and Flyers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sabres will be sellers once again at the trade deadline and their approach will be the same. "The approach is the same. We’re in 29th place. I do stress that…

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Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…

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Rumors: Five Teams That Should Make A Trade and the Market

Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at five teams who should make a trade before the trade deadline. Montreal Canadiens - GM Marc Bergevin has been looking for a scorer. They knew heading into the season that depth upfront…

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Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…

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Rumors II: Blues, Jackets, Habs, Sens, Pens, Bruins and Caps

On the St. Louis Blues ... David Pagnotta: There is lots of talk around the Blues. The Lightning have been scouting the Blues lately. Assistant GM Pat Verbeek was at last night's game. Both Verbeek and Yzerman were scouting the…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…

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Rumors: Kings, Jets, Jackets, Coyotes and Capitals

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Was told last night that the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar have ironed out the no-trade/no-movement clause part of the contract extension. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Dennis Bernstein: Would likely…

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