Tag: Jason Spezza

NHL Rumors XII: Brodeur, Lightning, Stars, Jokinen, Vrbata, Sabres, Moulson and Niskanen

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Martin Brodeur is intrigued by free agency. "I’m excited and intrigued to see some of the options will be laid out in front of me," Martin Brodeur told ESPN.com Monday. 'It’s something that’s new to me,…

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NHL Rumors XI: Vrbata, Spezza, Carter, Jets, Michalek, Robidas, Niskanen and Glass

Pierre LeBrun: Seven to eight teams are interested in Radim Vrbata. Coyotes are still in the mix and should speak again at some point today. Bruce Garrison: Jason Spezza would accept a trade to Dallas. Tom Gulitti: Ryan Carter's agent…

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NHL Rumors X: Stastny, Vanek, Niskanen, Gorges, Spezza, Sabres, Penguins and Jets

Pierre LeBrun: Paul Stastny's camp is working to shorten their list of teams down today. Would expect that Blues will be on it. Re-signing with Avs is a possibility, but it won't be for as much as he'll get elsewhere.…

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NHL Rumors VII: Spezza, Stars, Predators, Penguins, Avs, Leafs and Miller

Dallas Morning News: The Stars inquired about Jason Spezza at the draft, but talks didn't go far. Mike Heika of the DMN thinks that if the Stars and Senators discussed players, the Senators could be interested in Trevor Daley, Brenden…

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NHL Rumors V: Sabres Buying Out Ehrhoff, Kings, Coyotes and Leafs

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres will be buying out defenseman Christian Ehrhoff. Ehrhoff has declined the waiver process. The fear of the cap recapture penalty made him virtually untradable. "Since I got here we’ve talked about…

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NHL Rumors III: Stars, Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Blues

Adrian Dater: Pierre McGuire added the Stars as a team that would like to sign Paul Stastny. Scott Power of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman may not be done his pursuit of adding a center. “There’s a lot of options…

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NHL Rumors II: Senators, Bruins, Leafs and UFAs To Avoid

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray. “I don’t think there is anything else I can do as far as approach is concerned,” said Murray. “I took calls from teams and we talked about the return and…

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NHL Rumors I: Senators, Predators, Blues, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Stars and Penguins

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Landing spots for Jason Spezza appear less after the Kesler trade to Anaheim and his refusal to go to Nashville. “They’ve done their James Neal trade, so that has gone away,” Murray said. "Anaheim’s gone away…

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NHL Rumors IV: Leafs, Pick Rumors, Spezza, Panthers, Jovanovski, Sabres and Penguins

James Mirtle: Rumblings of a potential Leafs trade, not involving picks. Pierre LeBrun: The Canucks, Flyers and Lightning all pushed hard for the Panthers No. 1 pick. Ian Mendes: Senators GM Bryan Murray tells Jason Spezza's agent: "Unless something improves, don't…

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NHL Rumors XIV: Canucks, Panthers, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets

Darren Dreger: "Some on Draft floor are convinced the 1st pick overall is on the move and the Canucks may be the target. Still early and no sign of Tallon." Matt Brown: Sounding like the Panthers are keeping the first…

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NHL Rumors XI: Ducks, Kesler, Garrison, Canucks, Oilers, Flames

Lisa Dillman: Told the Ducks are probably not done. Eric Stephens: Sense in the Ducks may not be done. Billy Jaffe: Was told the Canucks wanted more players and picks from the Ducks for Ryan Kesler, but finally gave in.…

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NHL Rumors IX: Penguins, Garrison, Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres

Rob Rossi: Hearing that Marc-Andre Fleury is not in play and that James Neal definitely is. GM Jim Rutherford is looking to find some cap space in other deals. Will DePaoli: Rob Scuderi's camp hasn't heard from the Penguins if…

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