Tag: James Wisniewski

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Jimmy Howard isn't going anywhere this offseason, and likely not during next season either. The Red Wings are planning on having Jared Coreau backup Petr Mrazek in 2017-18. If…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Radulov and Top Remaining UFAs

On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... John Shannon: Hearing that a Coyotes - Shane Doan deal is close. He's not going anywhere. John Shannon: When he signs, it will be for one year. Craig Morgan: Source saying that…

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Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Lighting, Hurricanes and Predators

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts. Teams are interested in UFA Mike Richards, who has a court appearance on December 8th. It was his contract and not his play that scared teams off when the Kings were trying…

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Injuries: Wisniewski, Chara, Orpik, Wennberg, and the Sabres

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes James Wisniewski suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and will require surgery. Recovery time is expected to be about six months. “He was battling for a puck and a…

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Rumors V: Penguins, Ducks, Stars, Sharks, and Canadiens

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn't going to rush into anything in his search for a top-six winger. Options could be Phil Kessel, Patrick Sharp, Jeff Skinner, Jiri Hudler and maybe UFA Justin Williams. LeBrun thinks that…

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Rumors I: Ducks, Rangers and Red Wings

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Ducks. 1. A long-term deal for Ryan Kesler - Kesler has a year left at $5 million, and his next deal won't be as cap friendly. He'll be 31-years old when his…

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Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…

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Rumors III: Ducks, Stafford, Tarasenko, Blues and Bailey

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Ducks added James Wisniewski, Jiri Sekac, Simon Despres, Tomas Fleischmann and Korbinian Holzer before the deadline, and GM Bob Murray knew it would take some time to settle. “Yeah, I don’t look for immediate results…

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Rumors: Patrik Elias, Craig Berube and Mike Reilly

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias's role with the team has been changing, and he's found himself centering the fourth line. He'll be entering the last year of his contract next year and wouldn't be thrilled at being a…

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Injuries: Kane, Varlamov, Del Zotto, Robidas, Helm, Ducks and Tanev

Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago:  Blackhawks Patrick Kane won't be back this season unless they are able to get a couple rounds deep into the playoffs. "I think we're still a little bit of time left in the season here.…

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Trade: Ducks Acquire Wisniewski from Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded defenseman James Wisniewski and the Red Wings 2nd round pick for a 2015 2nd round pick, William Karlsson and Rene Bourque. The 31-year old Wisniewski was drafted 156th overall in the 5th round of…

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Rumors IX: Waivers, Yandle, Ference, Bruins, Cole, Semin and More

Elliotte Friedman: On waivers today: Craig Cunningham (BOS) Keith Aulie (EDM) Paul Carey (COL) Tye McGinn (SJ) Rene Bourque (ANA). Pierre LeBrun: Coyotes GM Don Maloney was evasive last night when asked about defenseman Keith Yandle. There is no doubt that…

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