Tag: Eric Staal

Rumors III – Maple Leafs, Kings and Rangers

Renaud Lavoie: Conclusion after looking at today trades - the market is very expensive. Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jeremy Roenick on Sportsnet 590 criticized the Leafs lack of identity and questioned if they could trade Phil Kessel for a Grade…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins and Flames

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There is no plan for the Hurricanes to trade either Jordan or Eric Staal at the moment. A source said that GM Ron Francis called Jordan on Sunday to let him know that a potential trade…

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Rumors V: Panthers, Leafs, Ducks, Wings, Flames, Bruins and Canes

TSN:  Bob McKenzie: Panthers GM Dale Tallon and Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis haven't held one specific conversation about Phil Kessel. There would be general interest in him if the circumstances were right, but that type of deal is more…

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Rumors V: Canucks, Hurricanes and Oilers

Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Teams have called the Canucks about Zack Kassian, but his trade value has been sliding. He has just two goals in 23 games and has gone 18 games without scoring. Trading Kassian would make…

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Rumors II: Pens, Coyotes, Rangers, Habs, Hurricanes and Avs

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Penguins will definitely be looking for a rental at the trade deadline now that Olli Maatta is done for the season. Would think that Pens GM Jim Rutherford would be interested in Hurricanes…

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Rumors III: Friedman 30 Thought Roundup

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings have already locked up Alec Martinez and Jake Muzzin. They are trying to get a deal done with Justin Williams, and will also have to deal with Kyle Clifford, Martin Jones, Tanner Pearson, Jarret…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Flames, Avalanche, Hurricanes and Wild

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry is a pending UFA and if there is no traction on a long-term deal soon, he'll likely be traded by the deadline. The Red Wings and Penguins are among the…

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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 II: Hurricanes, Wings, Sabres, Stars, Caps, Oilers and Blues

Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The trading of Jay Harrison could be the first of many for the Hurricanes. Cam Ward's improved play could have teams calling. DeCock wonders though if they would better off keeping him. Andrej…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Talks Picking Up Before The Roster Freeze

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has increased. The roster freeze goes into effect on Tuesday. "There's no question there's a lot of teams talking and many would like to do something," said a league executive Friday. "The…

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NHL Rumors I: Blues, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Coyotes and Sabres

The Fourth Period: The Blues will be exploring trade options leading up the deadline, and Patrik Berglund could become a player involved. "They've been looking to deal him for the longest time. If they add, he's the one to be…

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Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Updates and Line Combos

Renaud Lavoie: The Rangers put Michael Kostka on waivers. Mike Heika: Stars Travis Moen had to deal with some immigration paper work and likely won't join the team until tomorrow. New York Rangers: Dan Boyle returns to the lineup tonight.…

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