Tag: Erik Gudbranson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Panthers and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka met with Shane Doan's agent, Terry Bross, and they will be focusing on a one-year deal. “We’ve discussed both a multi-year deal and a one-year deal,…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers have plenty of defensive prospects in their organization, but they are a little thin up front. They are expected to go after forwards with size…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Isles, Hawks, Leafs and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Stephen Whyno: Defenseman Victor Hedman (upper-body) and Ryan Callahan (lower-body) missed last night's game. Dan Rosen: Coach Jon Cooper isn't sure if either Hedman or Callahan will be in the lineup for either of…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Jets, Sabres, Flames, Bruins and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin is back skating, but it doesn't mean he's close to returning. He's been out since March 11th. He was on the ice before the team practiced. It's…

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NHL Injuries: Panthers, Lightning, Blues, Canucks, Flames and More

On the Florida Panthers ... Florida Panthers PR: Jussi Jokinen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Erik Gudbranson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Cedric Paquette (lower-body) and Valtteri Filppula (upper-body) missed…

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Rumors: Penguins, Panthers, Preds and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... (before trade with Chicago last night) Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks that GM Jim Rutherford has another trade or two up his sleeve before the trade deadline. This may be their last shot at…

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Rumors: Hurricanes and Panthers

On the Carolina Hurricanes and Eric Staal ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis and the agent for captain Eric Staal, Rick Curran, spoke on the phone yesterday about the pending unrestricted free agent.Neither side would comment on…

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Injuries: Flyers, Preds, Flames, Bruins, Red Wings and more

Frank Seravalli: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will have an update on Nicklas Grossmann today. Servalli guessing concussion. Jim Diamond: Predators Ryan Ellis left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Derek Willis: The Flames put Josh Jooris on the IR.…

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Rumors I: Staal, Johansen and Dillon

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There has been no progress in contract extension talks between the Rangers and defenseman Marc Staal. There have been no meaningful talks in weeks. The Rangers are thought to have offered the same deal…

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NHL News: Gudbranson, Cleary, Hannan, Smith and McCollum

Cap Geek: The Panthers re-signed Erik Gudbranson for two-years, $5 million. Florida Panthers: GM Dale Tallon on Gudbranson signing. “Erik is an important part of our young core of talented players who we are pleased to have signed,” said Tallon.…

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Five Restricted Free Agents Who Could Receive An Offer Sheet

 Written by Dale Lamontagne, can be found on twitter @Dale_Lamontagne. With the NHL offseason just beginning, I have put together a list of RFAs that could receive an offer sheet this summer. Starting on June 25th, Restricted Free Agents (RFAs) can start…

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