Tag: Florida Panthers

Video: Matt Hendricks Hit To Be Reviewed?

Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Hendricks delivers a big hit on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad did leave the game for a bit, but did return. Do you think Hendricks SHOULD be suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended?…

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Rumors II: Isles, Jackets, Richards, Flyers, Scouting Sens-Panthers

On the New York Islanders ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Kyle Okposo is in the final year of his five-year, $14 million contract - a $2.8 million cap hit. Okposo will be looking for a big raise on his next…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13

The Washington Capitals remain in top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings - week 13. The Florida Panthers are gaining ground as they continue their winning streak and move up to No. 2. The LA Kings hold pat at…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…

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Rumors II: Jonathan Drouin Requests Trade

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Jonathan Drouin formally asked for a trade back in November. A statement for Drouin's agent Allan Walsh. "On behalf of Jonathan Drouin, I…

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Injuries: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Flames, Islanders and More

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky said that he aggravated the groin injury that has kept him out of the Blue Jackets lineup since December 10th. Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets activated…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 12

The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL power rankings, sweeping all first place rankings from eight media outlets. The Dallas Stars remain in second, collecting six of eight second place rankings. The Kings move up three slots to…

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Rumors II: Free Agents, Sharks, Rangers, Kings and Canucks

Round up from Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Players that signed one-year deals this past offseason are eligible to sign contract extensions after January 1st. Players that fit into that category include: Mikkel Boedker (talks to start…

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Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Eastern Conference

Craig Custance of ESPN: There are currently more teams in the East than the West that could be sellers by the deadline. “Nobody in the West is out of it,” one general manager said this week. “If you look at…

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Rumors: Kings, Habs, Preds, Ducks, Las Vegas and Bruins

David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period: The Kings will be looking to add a second pairing defenseman before the trade deadline. A playmaking third line center might be on GM Dean Lombardi radar as well.The Canadiens wouldn't mind a second…

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Injuries: Jagr, Lightning, Sens, Coyotes, and Blackhawks

Image posted by Jaromir Jagr On the Florida Panthers ... Jaromir Jagr: "Dear Santa, can I get a new teeth for Christmas :) it's going to be tough to eat-good -at least I don't get fat :)))" George Richards: Jaromir…

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Rumors II: Johansen, Elias, and Panthers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen ... The Fourth Period: Sources saying that at least six teams are interested in Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen.Two sources said over the weekend that the Canadiens are one of the teams that…

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