Tag: Gabriel Landeskog

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Lightning and Penguins

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei: Both Matt Duchene and Patrick Roy said that it's all good, and they did so convincingly. Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Matt Duchene on if he could be traded this offseason. "I'm…

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NHL Videos: Nurse and Landeskog Each Suspended For Three Games

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse for three games for being the aggressor in an altercation with San Jose Sharks defenseman Roman Polak. Rule 46.2 Aggressor: "The aggressor in an altercation shall be the player who continues…

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Injuries: Ballard, Jackets, Avs, Lightning, Flyers and More

On the Keith Ballard ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Exactly a year ago yesterday, Keith Ballard suffered a concussion, and yesterday he was forced to retire from hockey because that concussion. "I didn't want to retire at this…

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Video: Should Landeskog, Marchand Be Suspended?

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Avs Gabriel Landeskog was ejected in the second period for a blindside hit on Bruins Brad Marchand. He was given a match penalty. Marchand received a two minute minor for punching Landeskog. “Any time you get…

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Rumors II: Avalanche, Maple Leafs and Flyers

Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: The Avs need to make a move leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. They need help on their blueline and they could trade one of their top offensive players to get a…

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Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Ryan, Avalanche, Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

Michael Russo: The Sabres claim Zenon Konopka off waivers from the Wild. Kevin Allen: Team USA GM David Poile said that Brian Burke had Bobby Ryan on his final ballot. Michael Russo: "Poile says criticism is part of what goes on…

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Morning Hits: Sutter, Kaleta, Rakell, Holland and MacKinnon

Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes put Brett Sutter on waivers. Jon Hoven: If a  put a claim on Brett Sutter, he'd have to stay on the roster for 30 days. Dennis Bernstein: "Why would Kings claim Brett Sutter? Other than family connection,…

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Injury Notes: Josi, Semin, Coyle and Landeskog

Mike Brehm: Predators defensman Roman Josi is out with a concussion from the Steve Downie hit. Corey Sznajder: Hurricanes Alex Semin hand/wrist is still being heavily taped. Michael Russo: Wild's Charlie Coyle will be at least three weeks with a…

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Injury Notes: RNH, Callahan, Landeskog, Stajan, Josi, Salo, Fraser, Neal, Peverley and Video of Downie Hit on Josi

NHL on TSN: Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will play on Monday against the Devils. Joanne Ireland: Eakins hasn't ruled out having Taylor Hall stay at center. Larry Brooks: Rangers Ryan Callahan is expected to play on Monday against the Kings. Adrian Dater:…

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Morning Hits: Giroux Injury, Devils, Sabres, Prout, Beaulieu and Landeskog

Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren's statement on Claude Giroux's injury. "Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux had successful surgery this afternoon on his right index finger performed by Dr. Katherine Boyd at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in Ottawa, Canada.  Giroux was…

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Gabriel Landeskog Signs A Seven-Year Extension With The Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have signed Gabriel Landeskog to a seven-year, $39 million contract extension. Landeskog will have a $3.75 million cap hit this year, then it will jump to $5.57 million starting in 2014-15. What are your thoughts on the…

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Draft and Trade Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Senators, Penguins and Ducks

Adrian Dater: Lots of talk that the Avalanche are trying to create a smokescreen by saying they are taking a forward at No. 1. General managers aren't buying it. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Joe Sakic didn't back down from saying…

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