Tag: Grant Clitsome

Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Hawks, Rangers, Flyers, Bruins and Flames

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Islanders GM Garth Snow may not be done trading as they still have an excess of forwards. Friedman wonders if they would trade Josh Ho-Sang. His trade value is low and they have the time to…

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Rumors II: Doan, Ladd, Byfuglien and the Jets

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes Shane Doan is entering the final year of his contract, and how this season plays out will play a role in his playing future. “I think I’m playing,” he said. “At the same…

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Rumors VII: Red Wings and Sabres

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland. "A lot of what we're doing is going to be with the kids, but if there's something out there that makes us a better club, that's what we're looking at," Holland…

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Rumors III: Jets, Blues, Bruins and Sharks

Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have eight UFAs (Michael Frolik, Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak, Jim Slater, Jiri Tlusty, Matt Halischuk, T.J. Galiardi and Adam Pardy) this season, and four to deal with in 2016 - Andrew Ladd,…

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Rumors I: Jets, Flames, Leafs, Ducks, Stars and Richards

TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Maple Leafs and Jets talked to the Kings about Mike Richards. Bob McKenzie mentioned the Flames as another team. Darren Dreger said that trade talk involving Cody Franson is picking up. The Stars might…

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Injury Notes: Clitsome, Souray, Brunner, Wings, Stastny, Parenteau, Versteeg and Boyle

Ken Wiebe: Jets defenseman Grant Clitsome had season ending back surgery. Eric Stephens: Ducks Sheldon Souray had his wrist surgery done yesterday to relieve arthritic symptoms that were related to his ligament tear. Rich Chere: When the Devils return home…

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Morning Hits: Oilers, Penguins, Panthers and Jets

Jon Rosen: (Re: Outdoor game at Dodgers Stadium) Ticket prices dropping in some sections. Some $249 tickets have dropped to $189/$199, with people to be refunded the difference. Bob Stauffer: With the Oilers having back-to-back games, likely that Horak/Marincin are called…

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Injury Notes: Brown, Bogosian, Clitsome, Stuart, Sbisa, Souray, Zadorov, Weiss and Byfuglien

Lisa Dillman: Kings Dustin Brown is confident that he'll play in the opener next week. Ken Wiebe: Jets defensemen Zach Bogosian and Grant Clitsome are day-to-day with injuries. Kevin Kurz: Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart is optimistic for opening night. Curtis…

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Quick Hits: Dupuis signs, Salary breakdown for Smith and Lecavalier, Jones to start with Preds and Avs lines

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Pascal Dupuis signed a four year, $15 million contract with the Penguins. A $3.75 million cap hit. Chris Johnston: Salary breakdown for Mike Smith's six year contract extension with the Coyotes: $4 million next…

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A whole lot of rumors and 1 video

Dennis Bernstein via twitter: The asking price for Sabres Derek Roy is a younger forward that has top 6 potential and a prospect or pick. Spector's Hockey via twitter: LeBrun claims Jaroslav Spacek is likely to be dealt. John Shannon…

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Ballard to LTIR … No deal for Grabovski … Waivers today … Boyce claimed on waivers … Russell has concussion … Scouting

Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Canucks put Keith Ballard on the LTIR, creating $4.2 million in cap space. Ott could be an option. Ballard has a concussion and is not close. He might be ready for the playoffs. Chris Johnston…

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50/50 Lightning re-sign Roloson by July 1 … Souray likely to be bought out … Ramsey awaiting coaching decision … Versteeg could be Flyers easiest move

Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Erlendsson thinks there is a 50/50 chance the Lightning re-sign Dwayne Roloson before July 1st, and a 30/70 chance they re-sign Mike Smith. He also doesn't see the Lightning spending big money on a goaltender instead…

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