Tag: Florida Panthers

NHL Trade: Oilers Acquire Petrovic From The Panthers For Wideman And A Pick

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Alexander Petrovic from the Florida Panthers for defenseman Chris Wideman and a 2019 3rd round pick. The 3rd round pick is the higher of the Oilers pick and the New York Islanders 3rd round…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Panarin and Bobrovsky … Panthers and Luongo

Bobrovsky's and Panarin pending free agent status hasn't been a distraction NHL.com: Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella said that pending unrestricted free agents Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky haven't been a distraction. "I think handling himself really well," Tortorella said…

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs

Athanasiou missed yesterday's game Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou missed yesterday's game with an upper-body injury. Bjugstad close Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is not quite ready to return and will likely be out until…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Oilers, Panthers, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Lightning, Leafs and Knights

Bergeron could go tomorrow Shawn Hutcheon: Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron could return this weekend according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Cassidy hasn't decided which wingers Bergeron will be with when he returns. Jake DeBrusk's status could play a role…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

Bjugstad not traveling George Richards: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is out with an upper-body injury and won't be traveling with the team. Clutterbuck and Eberle injured Andrew Gross: New York Islanders forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Jordan Eberle missed the…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Kings, Panthers and Blackhawks

Garrioch rumor roundup Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher will make decisions on any potential changes after their road trip -  four more games after last night's win. Fletcher has already been working the phones…

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NHL Rumors: Eight Teams Leading Trade Talk … Pietrangelo May Not Be An Untouchable

Eight teams leading the trade talk Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman notes that eight teams are leading the trade talk. “Just asking around, the teams that seem to be at the centre of a lot of these conversations: L.A, Philly, Minnesota, Boston,…

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NHL Numbers: Matthews, Coyotes, Flames, Blue Jackets and Luongo

Auston Matthews over a goal per game so far this season Gord Stellick: Sportsnet reports that Simon Gagne in 2005-06 was the last player to score 15 goals in his first 14 games of the regular season. Auston Matthews scored…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens, Kings, and Panthers

If the Penguins look outside for a goaltender... Dan Kingerski: If the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a goaltender, maybe they should take a look at Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom. He could use a change of scenery, may not cost…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Predators and Jets

No update on Grabner ... Raanta close Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Michael Grabner left last night's game early after taking a stick to the face. Coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update after the game. Craig Morgan of The…

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Florida Panthers Can’t Stand Still As Playoff Hopes Continue To Fade

The Florida Panthers had higher hopes for this season and may be in need of making another move if they want to make a run at the playoffs.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers

Canadiens could look for a veteran defensemen Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos notes on Headlines that Shea Weber will be back this week but it's not known who he'll be playing with. They have some injuries and a lot of their guys don't…

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