Tag: James Neal

Neal gets 2 hearings, Asham 1 … Shanahan changed mind on Weber … Alfie concussed but might play … Gil skates … Still no Neurvirth/Vokoun

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Penguins James Neal will have 2 separate disciplinary hearings tomorrow. Aaron Asham will have an in-person hearing at 11 am. Dan Rosen via twitter: Neal's hearings are for his hit on Sean Couturier and his charging…

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Afternoon notes on: Boychuk, Grossman, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Senators and bunch of starting goaltenders

Fluto Shinzawa via twitter: Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with a mild knee sprain. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman is wearing 2 knee braces and remains optimistic for the playoffs. Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins Sullivan,…

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Afternoon notes on: Parise, Red Wings injuries, Hall, Vokoun, Markov, Rask, Hedman, Pens top PP unit, and Leafs lines

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Zach Parise's x-rays on his hand showed no broken bones, and GM Lou Lamoriello expects him to play tomorrow. Ansar Khan via twitter: Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's ultrasound showed no real damage, and…

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James Neal signs 6 year extension with Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger James Neal to a 6 year contract extension worth $30 million, a $5 million cap hit. Neal is having a solid season, and currently sits tied for 4th in goal scoring with 30 goals.…

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Afternoon waiver notes, injury updates, lines and starting goalies

Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The Coyotes have claimed Gilbert Brule off re-entry waivers. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Clearing waivers today: Tim Sestito (NJ), Brodie Dupont (NASH) and Mark Fraser (ANA). Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers forward Jordan Eberle will be…

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What Do Recent Injuries Mean For Penguins Trade Gameplan?

From time to time we may begin featuring an article from other sources. Today's entry comes from Mike Colligan of TheHockeyWriters.com. Pittsburgh head coach Dan Bylsma announced that James Neal and Jordan Staal are the latest injury victims during his…

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Ryan more likely than Getzlaf to be traded … Ruutu will draw interest … Carter separates shoulder … Penguins lose Staal, Neal and Adams

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson doesn't see the Ducks trading Ryan Getzlaf. A league executive said that Bobby Ryan is the most likely to be moved. Philadelphia seems like a logical bet for Ryan. Matheson can see James…

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Hurricanes claim Nodl … Interest in Bobrovsky, but Flyers don’t want to trade him … Neal fined … Staal skates … Reimer back Saturday

Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Hurricanes have claimed Andreas Nodl off waivers from the Flyers. The Avalanche put Joakim Lindstrom on waivers. The Devils put Brad Mills on waivers. Panthers Mark Cullen clears re-entry waivers. Dustin Leed via twitter: There…

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Mystery trade suggestion … No talks yet for Neal-Penguins … Samuelsson sore … Armstrong out weeks … Stars-Ducks starting goalies

Vancouver Province: (Editorial, no name attached) The mystery writer suggests the Canucks trade Roberto Luongo straight up for Vincent Lecavalier. Luongo signed a 12 year, $64 million deal in 2009. Lecavalier is on a 11 year, $85 million deal. The…

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Penguins and Oilers injury and lineup notes … Sens and Devils lines … Perron practicing … More starting goalies

Shelly Anderson via twitter: Brooks Orpik, Sidney Crosby and Dustin Jeffrey are on the ice at Penguins morning practice. James Neal, Evgeni Malkin, Tyler Kennedy, and Brian Strait are not on the ice. Josh Yohe via twitter: Brooks Orpik will…

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Malkin may be ready … Lines for Habs and Senators … Starting goalies for Sens, Oilers, Islanders, Blackhawks, Caps and Pens

Shelly Anderson via twitter: Evgeni Malkin could be ready for tonight, he's been skating with linemates Steve Sullivan and James Neal. John Lu via twitter: Canadiens Lines: Pacioretty - Gomez - Gionta; Moen - Plekanec - Cole; Darche - Desharnais…

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Galimov passes away … Drew Doughty contract update … The Penguins lineup could look like … Huberdeau trying to make Panthers

Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Alexander Galimov, the lone player survivor from Lokomotiv, passed away in hospital last night. Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Drew Doughty didn't attend the teams Hockey Fest yesterday. GM Dean Lombardi will meet with Tim…

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