Tag: Eric Staal

NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks, Penguins and Hurricanes

On the LA Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings had been all-in on Dustin Byfuglien. Would Dan Hamhuis waive his no-trade clause for the Kings? Roman Polak could be another option.The Kings may make…

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NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Centers

NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the centers that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. Some of these free agents will re-sign with their teams between now…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Habs, Canucks, Sharks, Oilers and Canes

Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Jets have gotten some calls on Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien, and the thought is that only one of them will be traded. Three executives think that Ladd will…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Flames, Wings, Wild, Canes and Bruins

On the Lightning, Flames, Red Wings and Wild ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) After talking with Steven Stamkos during the All-Star break, Rosen believes he really does want to stay in Tampa Bay and that Lightning, especially owner Jeff…

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NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Kings, Leafs and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... John Shannon on Sportnet  on Eric Staal during the 2nd period intermission. "I talked to his agent this afternoon, Rick Curran, I asked, they're suppose to be having discussions, he and Ron Francis. They have had…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Ducks, Wild, Caps, Canes and More

30 Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman thinks that Jets want to re-sign Dustin Byfuglien and they continue to debate the term. Talk with Andrew Ladd seems to be at a standstill. There were reports that Jonathan Drouin…

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Rumors: Flames, Stamkos, Expansion and Wild

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: The Flames won't commit just yet if they will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. “Well … you’re always trying to help your team,” Treliving said Friday,…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Lightning, Blues, Canadiens, Jets and Hurricanes

Friedman 30 Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Russian Nikita Zaitsev has told NHL teams that he plans on signing with the Maple Leafs.The Maple Leafs may have made Artem Panarin a contract offer last December while he was…

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Rumors III: Leafs Could Move As Many As Eight Players

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs GM  Lou Lamoriello has been working the phones lately, checking out the trade market and letting teams know what they have available.Lamoriello has been checking out…

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Rumors: Benning On The Trade Market and Possible Rentals

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Canucks GM Jim Benning on the trade market. “It’s so close right now, with so many teams still in the playoff race,” said old friend Jim Benning, the general manager of one such club,…

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Rumors II: Ducks and Hurricanes

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Moving out Carl Hagelin's contract will make it a little easier for GM Bob Murray to re-sign some of his pending RFAs: Sami Vatanen, Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell.…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes and Wild

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Hurricanes playoff push was a little unexpected, and it's unclear how the push will influence GM Ron Francis heading towards the trade deadline. Francis will be meeting with Eric Staal's…

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