Tag: Jason Spezza

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers

On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: (mailbag) Kari Lehtonen is finished in Dallas. Have been told that they don't plan on re-signing him and will go in a different direction for their backup next season. would…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Center Options in Spezza or Bozak?

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Vancouver Canucks should be looking for a short-term option down the middle for insurance on their longer-term investments. They should look for a veteran center to replace the…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Jason Spezza … Buffalo Sabres and Chad Johnson

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The soon to be 35-year old Jason Spezza is entering the final year of his deal that carries a $7.5 million salary cap hit, and he's coming off…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Heiskanen, Nichushkin, Seguin, Spezza, and UFAs

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars GM Jim Nill said that they plan to bring 2017 first-round draft pick Miro Heiskanen to North America next season. Nill said that they think Valeri Nichushkin wants to return to the…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Forward Johnny Gaudreau has left the team to return home for personal reasons. He won't play tonight. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chicago Blackhawks: Forward Victor Ejdsell has been recalled by the Blackhawks. Scott Powers…

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NHL News: Canes, Avs, Stars, Preds, Rangers, Pens, Sharks, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Defenseman Justin Faulk missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Avs have recalled goaltender Spencer Martin. Jonathan Bernier is out with an upper-body injury.…

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Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Blues, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Jonathan Toews will be out for a couple games with an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated next week. Scott Powers: Quenneville said that Toews suffered his injury…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Josh Manson will travel with the team on their road trip but is listed as day-to-day. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Defenseman Jason Demers will…

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Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks, and Golden Knights

On the Dallas Stars ... Shawn Simpson: The Stars made forward Jason Spezza a healthy scratch yesterday. He has another year left on his deal at $7.5 million. Scott Burnside: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he expects Spezza to…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Leafs, Lightning, Coyotes, Sabres, Stars and Oilers

On the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers appear to be a bubble team this year, and if they remain that way up to the trade deadline,…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Sharks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that the Blue Jackets have increased their efforts to trade for a center. With Cam Atkinson signed to his contract extension, it gives them a better look at their…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights, and Stars

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan: There were 17 scouts listed to attend Tuesday's Canadiens-Blues game: St. Louis Blues (2), New York Rangers (2) San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles…

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