Tag: Evander Kane

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and the Top 10 Remaining UFAs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: He has off-ice issues, but the timing for the Canucks to land a second-line left-winger in Evander Kane may not be better. Kane has a August 1st court date…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Vesey, Sabres, Avs and Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and performance bonuses ... Alan Strachan: It was Lou Lamoriello's philosophy to not give out performance bonuses, not the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lamoriello got overruled with Auston Matthews - Lou doesn't shift voluntarily. Alan Strachan:…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Shipachov and Sabres

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that he spoke with Vladimir Sobotka's agent yesterday and that Sobotka will be joining the team for next year. St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Chat" with Blues Scouting director…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Russell, Vesey, Demers and Cullen

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks that the Sabres are still trying to get Cam Fowler out of Anaheim, and that they should dangle next years's first round pick. The Sabres will try…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Isles, Hawks, Devils, Sabres, Ducks and More

Image from TSN Hockey twitter account On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: Carey Price practiced with teammates yesterday. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Coach Michel Therrien: "Carey Price is working hard on the ice and in the gym with the goal to…

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NHL Injuries: Blues, Stars, Bruins, Flames, Canadiens and More

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson are out tonight. Andy Strickland: Alex Steen will return tonight and will center David Backes and Patrik Berglund. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Brett Ritchie…

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Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starting Goalies

Roster Notes ... Arpon Basu: Carey Price practiced with the team for the first time since suffering his injury. Andy Strickland: Reports are that Blues Jori Lehtera spent last night in a Columbus hospital as a precautionary measure. They are…

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Injuries: Pens, Isles, Lightning, Coyotes, Flyers, Sabres, Leafs and Blues

On the Penguins ... Bob McKenzie: Olli Maatta remained in hospital over night. No update on his status just yet. Dave Molinari: There is no indication that Maatta does have damage to any of his internal organs. not very good replays…

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Morning Hits: Roenick and the Alligator, E. Kane and Burmistrov

Jeremy Roenick attempts to tackle an alligator. Randy Miller of NJ.com: Roenick on his attempt. "I just wish I would have grabbed it," he told NJ Advance Media on Monday night. "That would have been great. I had my hand…

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Rumors and Video: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Sabres and Sharks

Sportsnet: Daren Millard, Nick Kypreos and Doug MacLean look at the Maple Leafs and who they should trade this offseason or not re-sign. Kypreos thinks the Leafs should trade Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak. Kessel is going to have to…

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Rumors V: Bruins Edition – Krejci, Stewart, Chiarelli, Julien and Neely

Dan Rosen: Does David Krejci injury crush the Bruins playoff hopes or does it force GM Peter Chiarelli to get creative to fill the hole? Krejci to the LTIR would create some cap space to work with. Going to be…

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Injuries: Zetterberg, Krejci, Kinkaid, TVR, Weber, Kane and Gorges

Shawn Mitchell: Man games lost heading into last night's game - Blue Jackets 359, Canadiens 56. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Bill Roose: Will learn more about the injury later today…

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