Tag: Jay McClement

NHL Rumors III: Morris, Coyotes, Thornton, Engelland, Hiller, Weaver and McClement

Sarah McLellan: The Coyotes will be moving on from Derek Morris, GM Don Maloney: "We wanted to change our mix." Sarah McLellan: The Coyotes called on pending UFAs yesterday. They are looking to add a scoring winger or two, improve their…

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NHL Video: Maple Leafs Outlook and Team Needs

SportsNet looks at the Toronto Maple Leafs and what Leafs fans could look forward to this offseason. They would like to upgrade at center and have decisions to make on Nikolai Kulemin, Mason Raymond and Jay McClement. Dion Phaneuf could…

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NHL Rumors VI: Penguins, Bruins and Maple Leafs

Will DePaoli of Insider Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Some people came after me today and there's ideas out there," said Rutherford, per Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. "I haven't been throwing any ideas out, but I'll listen. Obviously there's going…

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NHL Rumors I: Center Options For Stars, Maple Leafs, Moller and BriseBois

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking at second line center this offseason. “It’s a priority for us,” he said of center depth. “I think if you want to be a contender, you have to…

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NHL Rumors III: Center Targets for Stars … Wild and Their Goaltending

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking for a No. 2 center this offseason, and there could be plenty of options. 1. Jason Spezza - the Stars would not be interest if it were for…

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NHL Rumors: Nash, Stepan, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Trotz and Blue Jackets

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash is hearing the boo birds. He's owed $7.8 million per season through 2017-18, so the Rangers may not be able to do much with him. Nash has a no-trade clause. He…

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NHL Rumors II: Panthers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Penguins and Avs

The Fourth Period: The Panthers are hoping to re-sign pending RFAs Dmitry Kulikov and Eric Gudbranson, as well as pending UFA Tom Gilbert. Gilbert and the Panthers will talk about an extension before July 1st. The Panthers have already had…

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NHL Rumors: Devils, Islanders, Blues, Jets, Maple Leafs, Gilmour and the Bruins

Randy Miller of NJ.com: It's very likely the Devils will make a strong attempt to sign Cory Schneider to a long-term contract. His deal expires after next season. If they are not able to sign him to an extension, they…

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NHL Rumors: Brodeur, Maple Leafs FAs and Coaches, and Jones

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Martin Brodeur is "80 percent sure" that he'll play next season and hasn't ruled out remaining with the Devils. “I’m not closing (the door) here at all,” Brodeur told The Star-Ledger. “It will be a…

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Afternoon Hits: Neuvirth, Kane, Talbot, Franson, Dubinsky, Nabokov, Laich, Sens, Wild, Canes and Hawks

Katie Carrera: The Capitals put Michal Neuvirth on the IR with a right leg injury. Ken Wiebe: Jets Evander Kane remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Katie Strang: Rangers goalie Cam Talbot the first goalie off the ice this morning,…

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VIDEO: Hockey Night in Canada’s Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner – Nov. 23rd

Hockey Night in Canada: Panel talking about the Winter Classic and Board of Governors. The Maple Leafs have begun talks with Jay McClement and Dave Bolland. If Dion Phaneuf get the term he wants, he may have to take a…

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Afternoon Hits: Forsberg, OEL, Morris, Miller, Hodgson, Ruutu, Spaling, Latta and McClement

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators Filip Forsberg is expected to return to the lineup tonight. Brian Compton: Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Derek Morris both skated this morning and looking like they will play. Mike Harrington: Both Ryan Miller and…

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