Tag: Florida Panthers

NHL Rumors II: Blues and Ducks Favorites for Spezza, Lecavalier and the Flyers

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I think there are a lot of names that are in play on the trade market and things are going to get interesting" Renaud Lavoie: Jason Spezza has given the Senators a list of 10 teams that…

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Morning Hits: Panthers, Leafs, Nicholson, Draft, Couturier and 2014-15 Schedule

Darren Dreger: Panthers GM Dale Tallon confirmed that the five finalists for the coaching vacancy are Dan Bylsma, Ron Wilson, Gerard Gallant, Marc Crawford and Bill Peters. Harvey Fialkov: Have been told that the Panthers will hire a new coach…

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NHL Rumors III: Kesler, Spezza, Thornton, Garrison, Stars, Boyle and Iginla

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The GM meetings start today and there will be some trade talk. Three big centers could be on the move this offseason. Ryan Kesler - At the deadline he said he only wanted to…

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NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Bolland, Vokoun and Panthers

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on trade talks: “There have definitely been more calls in the past week,” said Nonis on Tuesday evening, speaking from New York. “No matter how many times you’ve talked…

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NHL Rumors I: Thornton, Richards, Jokinen, Brown and Bolland

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: There is lots speculation regarding the Sharks and Joe Thornton. Thornton's brother and agent, John, when asked if he'd want to continue playing where he wasn't wanted: “If he felt the fans…

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NHL Rumors IV: Boyle, NHL Revenue, Kovalchuk, Panthers and Canucks

Andy Strickland: There haven't been negotiations between the Islanders and Dan Boyle yet. They won't take place unless Boyle decides he wants to play there. A decision is expected this week. There appears to be a slim chance that Boyle…

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NHL Rumors II: Panthers, Flyers, Kesler, Thornton, Fleury, Letang and Neal

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he received one "fair offer" for the first overall pick. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers are said to be on Ryan Kesler's trade list. The Flyers have…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Quick Hits

Harvey Fialkov: Source saying that Dan Bylsma is interest in the Panthers coaching position and will meet with them today or tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers are holding coaching interviews in New York as GM Dale Tallon is there for…

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NHL Rumors III: Thornton, Kesler, Panthers, Isles, Habs, Sens, Bruins, Rangers and Wings

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If Joe Thornton agrees to be traded after signing a below market deal (three years, $20.25 million), he'll only to a 'five-star lock on paper." Friedman thinks the only way he'd agree to a trade would…

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NHL Rumors V: Canucks, Hurricanes, Panthers and Sekac

Insider Trading TSN: Darren Dreger: Ryan Kesler still wants out of Vancouver. The Ducks and Flyers could be on his six team trade list. Pierre LeBrun: The asking price is still high, and they want a player that can play…

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NHL Rumors II: Coaching for Panthers, Canucks, Leafs and Blues, McGuire and Trotz

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger:  "McGuire has interviewed for a number of GM jobs (Minny, TB). He has good support from the Commissioner's office" Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Tallon told me, prior to Bylsma being let go, that he was ready to…

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NHL News and Rumors: Penguins Hire Rutherford, Fire Bylsma

The Penguins have hired former Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford to be their new GM and have fired head coach Dan Bylsma. Some thoughts and rumors surrounding these moves: Luke DeCock: Rutherford may not have been interested in the long-term rebuilding…

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