Tag: Jeff Halpern

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Minnesota Wild

Two defensemen the Toronto Maple Leafs could try to move, and areas of need. Limited salary cap space for the Minnesota Wild, and their free agent decisions.

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NHL Rumors: Coaching Interviews Have Started, With Some Having to Wait

Four teams still need to hire a head coach. Some interviews have taken place, while some others may need to wait until their current team is eliminated.

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NHL Rumors: Coaching – New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the San Jose Sharks

The New Jersey Devils haven't asked for permission to speak with the Pittsburgh Penguins head coach. Coaching candidates for the San Jose Sharks.

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NHL Rumors: What are the Sharks and Blues Looking for in Their Next Coach? Some Candidates

The San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues need to hire a new head coach this offseason. What are they looking for? Who are candidates?

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and notes on the coaching vacancies around the league

The Boston Bruins should make an extension for Tyler Bertuzzi a priority. Notes on coaching vacancies around the league.

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes pending RFA Ethan Bear can talk to other teams. The Stars and DeBoer. The Red Wings and Trotz. The Panthers and Brunette.

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Halpern, Bouillon and Schultz

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: The Blackhawks are currently $2.2 over the salary cap for this season. For 2015-16, the Blackhawks have $65 million committed for 15 players, a year in which Brandon Saad, Marcus Kruger and Nick Leddy…

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NHL Rumors IV: Jets, Bissonnette, Halpern and the Canucks

Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets and Michael Frolik had discussed a five-year contract before settling for a one-year. $3.3 million deal on Tuesday. Neither side would say what held a long-term deal up, but can guarantee…

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Morning Hits: 6 outdoor games, Oilers rumors, Sakic, Sabres, Briere, Datsyuk, Olympics and Laganiere

TSN: The NHL is planning on having 6 outdoor games next season. Things could change and details still need to be worked out, but the proposed dates and teams are: Jan. 1st - Maple Leafs and Red Wings at Michigan…

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Quick Hits: Waivers, Canes, Canucks. Vanek, Pens, Sharp, Dubinsky, Clowe, Oshie, Hossa, Sens and Starters

Darren Dreger via twitter: On waivers today: Jeff Halpern (NYR), Joey Crabb (WSH), Zach Boychuk (CAR) and Brian Lee (TB). Michael Smith via twitter: Hurricanes goalie Dan Ellis took 17 stitches for a cut that just missed his MCL. Bob McKenzie via…

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Morning Free Agent notes: Capitals send out qualifying offers … No buyouts for Sens, not too active on July 1 …”Cutdown” candidates

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM George McPhee confirmed that Mike Knuble and Jeff Halpern won't be back next season, but wouldn't say the same for pending UFAs Alexander Semin and Dennis Wideman. If all 4 are not back,…

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Dubinsky could return … Parise a fit for Wings and Rangers … Flyers could move Bob … Could Caps move Green if lose Semin?

Andrew Gross of the Record: Rangers Brandon Dubinsky skated again yesterday and could be available for Game 5. Mats Zuccarello could be available tonight as well. Ted Kulfan via twitter: Kulfan points out for those who think Zach Parise is…

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