Tag: Erik Condra

Rumors VI: Targets and Interest, Bryzgalov, Lupul and Phaneuf

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Hottest trade targets and teams that might be interested.Daniel Winnik: Would be a steal if the Leafs could get a 2nd round pick for him. The Rangers have been scouting him.Ryan O'Reilly: Most likely…

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Rumors V: Staal, Flames, Rangers and Bruins

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis: "We are not moving Jordan Staal." Chip Alexander: Francis said that any trades they make will likely only involve their pending UFAs and would happen "sooner rather than later" and not on March 2nd. Wes Gilbertson…

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Rumors V: Bruins, Kings, Oilers, Jackets, Rangers, Pens and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Bruins haven't been able to find a Johnny Boychuk replacement since they traded him at the start of the season.Has Milan Lucic's physical game caught up to him? Would the Bruins consider trading…

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Rumors III: Islanders, Coyotes, Wings, Devils, Rangers and Oilers

Katie Stang of ESPN: The Islanders will be buyers. Available: the Islanders could look to improve their penalty killing. Pending UFAs Daniel Winnik and Erik Condra could be good fits for the Islanders. Winnik is getting lots of interest which…

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Rumors III: Canadiens and Senators

The Fourth Period: The Canadiens have been scouting the Coyotes, Oilers and Maple Leafs. The Canadiens are keeping a close eye on the Leafs the past few weeks, as they were interested in Cody Franson. They have had some interest…

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Rumors V: Stars, Senators, Flames, Bruins, Bozak and Flyers

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Doesn't see the Stars adding a rental. Dion Phaneuf is a good player but only if the price is right. Heika is thinking they may not do anything with their blueline at…

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NHL Rumors II: Salary Cap, Vegas Expansion, Senators and Sabres

Elliotte Friedman: The Board of Governors were told that if the Canadian dollar remains at 88 cents, next years salary cap will be around $73 million. Renaud Lavoie: The NHL is projecting this years revenue to be between $3.9 and…

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Rumors: Flyers, Senators and Blackhawks

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is preaching patience, but LeBrun thinks Hextall can't wait much longer before making a trade or two. "We're not looking for a short-term fix," Hextall said. "We're looking for today and tomorrow…

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Rumors: Senators, Canadiens, Ducks, Rangers and Harding

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: When Marc Methot is ready to return to the lineup, they'll need to make a roster move.  Colin Greening, Erik Condra and Patrick Wiercioch have been the odd men out  for the most part this…

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Rumors I: Vermette, Sens, Sabres, Canadiens and Kaberle

Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Coyotes Antoine Vermette will be a UFA at the end of the season, and due to the teams ownership situation (which is getting closer to being resolved), they haven't really been able to open up real…

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Injuries: Staal, Horton, Murray, Datsyuk, Penguins and Senators

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Jordan Staal's fractured right fibula will require surgery and he'll be out for three to four months. “Initially, there’s the frustration of it all happening,” Eric Staal said. “I think he’s already…

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NHL Rumors III: Senators, Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Blues

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have eight defensemen under contract, so they look at trading one of them, possibly Patrick Wiercioch. The Senators are looking to add some help upfront.They've held talks with center David Legwand and…

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