Tag: Florida Panthers

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Penguins, Kings, Panthers, Senators and Maple Leafs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sabres GM Tim Murray is willing to trade almost anyone. He's been shopping Chris Stewart, Christian Ehrhoff, Luke Adam and Drew Stafford. They will also listen to offers on Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson and…

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NHL Rumors I: Leafs, Jets, Panthers and A Bunch On The Capitals

TSN Insider Trading: Darrren Dreger: Don't expect any decisions on Dave Nonis and/or Randy Carlyle to made in the near future.Dreger: Safe bet is that Paul Maurice will be back in Winnipeg next season. Pierre LeBrun: There haven't been any…

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NHL Rumors II: Panthers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Penguins and Avs

The Fourth Period: The Panthers are hoping to re-sign pending RFAs Dmitry Kulikov and Eric Gudbranson, as well as pending UFA Tom Gilbert. Gilbert and the Panthers will talk about an extension before July 1st. The Panthers have already had…

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Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies

Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…

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NHL Rumors I: Kypreos, MacLean, Ferraro and Dreger Talk Maple Leafs

Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "If I look at the Leafs I say Kessel, Bozak, JVR, Phaneuf, Bernier and Rielly are safe and everyone else can be moved" ... "When you're locked into some of these long-term deals it makes it very difficult to improve.…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Wild, Lightning, Panthers, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Blues and Avs

Shelly Anderson: Both Evgeni Malkin and Joe Vitale met with doctors and are skating lightly, but not ready to practice yet. Shelly Anderson: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Sidney Crosby, Brooks Orpik, Chris Kunitz and Olli Maatta are day-to-day.…

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NHL Rumors II: Jets, Predators, Canucks, Panthers, Hurricanes, Oilers and Maple Leafs

Elliotte Friedman: Evander Kane's recent benching doesn't mean he'll be traded by the Jets. There would be plenty of teams interested if they decide to trade him. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff may quietly test the trade market for Kane. The…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Isles, Caps, Canes, Canadiens, Panthers, Leafs, Predators and Bruins

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Canucks ownership will need to decide if one or both of John Tortorella and Mike Gillis will be back. Expect Flames coach Bob Hartley to return next season. Top candidates to for the Flames…

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NHL Rumors: Bolland, Panthers, Capitals, Seattle, Canucks, Leafs, Gaudreau and Mason

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: There have been no contract talks between Dave Bolland and the Maple Leafs since early February. “Nothing is happening right now,” Thun said. “We exchanged proposals prior to the Olympics and we were significantly…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Panthers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Wild and Flames

Eric Stephens: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau thinks that Cam Fowler could return by next week. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have sent Jonathan Racine back to the AHL as Ed Jovanovski is ready to return to the lineup. David Pollak: Sharks…

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NHL Injuries: Peverley, Luongo, Bieksa, Goc, Smid, Pitlick and Bernier

Dallas Stars: Rich Peverley: "I went on the ice yesterday. My goal would be to come back." Steve Gorten: Panthers Roberto Luongo is day-to-day. They have recalled Scott Clemmensen. Dan Murphy: Canucks Kevin Bieksa suffered a leg injury last night.…

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NHL Rumors: Wang and Islanders, Brodeur, Spezza, Panthers, Sharks, Leino and Petrov

Bob McKenzie: Islanders owner Charles Wang is in talks to sell his majority stake in the team. Nothing is done, and no telling if it will get done. Talks are underway. Randy Miller of NJ.com: Devils Martin Brodeur appears more…

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