Tag: Eric Staal

NHL News: Staal, Mueller, Samuelsson, D’Amigo, LaRose and Marchand

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Eric Staal had surgery for a core injury he suffered during offseason training. He should be ready for training camp according to the team. Andy Strickland: The Blues signed Peter Mueller to a one-year, two-way deal. He'll get…

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NHL Rumors II: Wings, Oilers, Hurricanes and Zacha

Brendan Savage of MLive: Danny DeKeyser still doesn't have a deal with the Red Wings, but he isn't concerned. "There won't be any problems," DeKeyser told Fox 17 while in Portage to play in annual Western Michigan Hockey Alumni and…

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NHL Rumors IV: Callahan, Stastny, Ducks and Subban

Pierre LeBrun: Not finalized yet, but Ryan Callahan's contract extension with the Lightning will be for six years and $34.8 million, a $5.8 million salary cap hit. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic said late last night…

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NHL Rumors II: Sabres, Senators and Hurricanes

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray is looking to add another first round pick and is tired of hearing about the salary cap floor as they are currently about $16 million under. If they extend some qualifying offers…

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NHL Rumors X: Capitals, Phaneuf, Flames, Spezza and Cammalleri

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals won't be using their compliance buyout according to GM Brian MacLellan, “I don’t think it would make sense,” he said. They'd like to add a backup for Braden Holtby through trade or free agency.…

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NHL Rumors IV: Thornton, Kesler, Toews, Callahan, Gionta, Staal, Flames and Coyotes

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are at least one of six teams that have interest in Sharks Joe Thornton. That doesn't mean the teams have exchanged offers. There have been reports out of Chicago about a…

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NHL Rumors I: Holy Smoke – Sharks, Leafs, Panthers and Senators

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "The Sharks are obviously trying to go through something of an overhaul" ... "Don't know if that is a shot about anyone in particular" ... "I can tell you this, the sense in SJ when the season ended was if coach…

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NHL Rumors II: Radio Edition: Sharks, Sens, Canucks, Canes, Richards and Canadiens

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I think the Sharks are going to trade Joe Thornton anyway, or explore that option" ... "Joe is a proud guy and I'm sure he wouldn't be thrilled to lose the captaincy" ... "I believe the Sharks need to…

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NHL Rumors I: Center Options For Stars, Maple Leafs, Moller and BriseBois

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking at second line center this offseason. “It’s a priority for us,” he said of center depth. “I think if you want to be a contender, you have to…

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NHL Rumors III: Players Who Could Be Moved at the Draft, Bruins, Booth, Canucks and Richards

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: The asking price for Jason Spezza will likely be a player, prospect and a top pick. Spezza has a list of 10 teams that he can't be traded too. The Maple Leafs could be…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Capitals, Staal, Gaborik, Phaneuf, Umberger, Marchand and Ovechkin

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: It wouldn't be a surprise if the Penguins tested James Neal's trade value. Kris Letang's health scare may keep teams away. Scott Howson was in Vancouver for a second interview. Jim Benning has had two interviews…

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NHL Rumors III: Flyers, Teams In Need of Change and Players That Could Be Available

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Hiring an assistant GM to fill his old position is not high on Flyers GM Ron Hextall's priority list. Flyers fans shouldn't expect major changes. "I don't anticipate anything real big," he said. ".…

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