Tag: Gustav Nyquist

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blues and Bruins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings continue their search to improve their blueline. The Wings didn't see any free agent defenseman as a significant upgrade to their blueline and…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins .... Steve Zipay: Hearing that the Chicago Blackhawks are seriously kicking tires on Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin. It would be interesting to see how they could create the salary cap space. Steve…

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NHL Rumors: On the Detroit Red Wings

On the Detroit Red Wings and Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: The reports that the Red Wings are talking with Alexander Radulov are true. His agent confirms that they are moving closer to a contract. The Avalanche are not out…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at some storylines the Lightning will have this offseason. Steven Stamkos - his blood clot could bring the price down a bit. It may not financially…

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NHL Rumors: Wings, Expansion, Sens, Kings, Wild and Radulov

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Reader suggests a Cam Fowler for Tomas Tatar or Gustav Nyquist. Khan thinks that would be a good match for both sides. Khan adds that the Wings would have…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings Edition

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Looking at some offseason questions for the Detroit Red Wings. Biggest question may be whether Pavel Datsyuk returns or not. If he leaves, they need to find a…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Wings and the Trade Market

On Colorado Avalanche and Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Varlamov says to the Russian media that the Avalanche are "waiting for Radulov. He'll be one of the leaders there." Slava Malamud: Varlamov to Sport-Express: "All (Radulov) needs to do is dial Patrick…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Pavel Datsyuk, and the Wild

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: With the Red Wings eliminated last night, things quickly turned to Pavel Datsyuk and if he'll return to the Red Wings next season or if he'll be heading back to…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Edition

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Senators: Pending RFA Mike Hoffman hopes to remain Ottawa. If Hoffman and the Senators can't work out a deal, he's a strong candidate to be traded. He's coming off a…

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Rumors III: Blues, Canadiens, Red Wings and Lightning

Craig Custance of ESPN: Multiple sources saying that Kevin Shattenkirk's is in play. It's not that they Blues don't like him, it has to do that they probably can't afford him when he becomes a free agent after next season.…

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Rumors: Flames and Red Wings

On the Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: This week's trade rumors for the Flames involve Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell. “Whenever teams are losing (trade talk happens),” surmised Russell on Wednesday after the team’s morning skate at Ottawa’s…

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News: Red Wings Sign Gustav Nyquist For Four Years

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed restricted free agent Gustav Nyquist to a four year deal worth $19 million - a $4.75 million salary cap hit. According to GeneralFanager.com, the Red Wings have a current salary cap hit of $71.9…

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