Tag: Florida Panthers

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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NHL Rumors I: Flames, Kings, Penguins, Panthers, Hurricanes and Red Wings

Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: The Flames called the Panthers about the 1st first overall pick. “Brad’s made the call — and he should make the call to see what the price tag is,” Flames boss Brian Burke said…

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NHL Rumors II: GM and Coaching – Penguins, Panthers and Red Wings

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins upper management is keeping quiet regarding their GM search. Chatter yesterday was that they could be close to naming a new GM, and that Jason Botterill, Julien BriseBois and Pierre McGuire were the…

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NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs and Panthers Rumor 2.0 … Others Interested in Phaneuf?

Howard Berger of Berger Bytes: Continuing on with the previously mentioned Maple Leafs and Panthers trade rumor. From a Western Conference scout. “Your people aren’t completely out of whack with that rumor you posted the other day,” the scout told…

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NHL Rumors II: Senators Getting Interest in Spezza … Hemsky Talks Break Off

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray is working the phones, gauging the interest in his captain Jason Spezza. While there is interest, talks won't likely get serious until the GM meetings in New York next week.…

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NHL Rumors I: Holy Smoke – Sharks, Leafs, Panthers and Senators

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "The Sharks are obviously trying to go through something of an overhaul" ... "Don't know if that is a shot about anyone in particular" ... "I can tell you this, the sense in SJ when the season ended was if coach…

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NHL Rumors I: Trade Talks Heating Up, Weber Staying, Top Picks Getting Interest

Craig Custance of ESPN: With this year's draft not having many "NHL ready" players, some GMs will be looking for immediate help via the trade route. “I do think there’s more based on the conversations I’m having. I think there…

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Morning Hits: Carcillo, Weise, Alberts, Gallant and Panthers

John Shannon: NHL source said a Daniel Carcillo decision will be made today. Pat Leonard: Carillo has only missed three games, so he could miss the entire final if suspension is not reduced. Arpon Basu: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that…

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