Tag: Jeff Skinner

CBA talks continue … Bruins talking with several players … Malkin and Kovalchuk to KHL if lockout … Canucks made offer for Doan

Aaron Ward via twitter: "they (players) may take less in the future,but not less than they already have.If NHL offer similar to first,we're counting the days." ... "Key indication that CBA negotiations will move forward,if in fact NHL does table…

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Free Agent notes involving Doan, Couture, Hall, Eberle and Hartnell’s new contract

John Buccigross via twitter: Buccigross was told that the Sabres 4 year, $30 offer to Shane Doan is legit. The Coyotes are only looking to go 2 years for now. Mike Harrington via twitter: Harrington notes again that the Sabres…

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Cherry predicts 2 month lockout … Devils update … Clarkson had fractured foot … Kane Negotiations … Prospect tourney cancelled

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Don Cherry thinks the NHL will be shut down for 2 months, "I'm afraid it looks like two months. Everybody's talking that they're going to be out two months,” Cherry said after the walk…

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Morning notes on the Devils, Benn, Nash, Thornton, Sedin’s, Frattin and MLSE sale

Josh Koshman of the NY Post: Devils owner Jeffrey Vanderbeek is close to a deal with the lenders to remain in control of the team. A source said the deal would give Vanderbeek another 2 years to refinance the debt…

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Flames lease close to expiring … 6 Predators and Hurricanes questions … Lilja out … Klefbom not ready … Horton cleared

Tamara Gignac of the Calgary Herald: The Flames lease at the Scotiabank Saddledome expires in 2014 and the Flames would like a modern building to enable them to compete financially with other NHL teams. They are being tight-lipped about when…

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Morning notes on: Skinner, Doan, Sharks, Holmstrom, O’Reilly, Visnovsky, Huet, Mezsaros and another Toronto arena

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Jeff Skinner's contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes is expected to be 6 years with an average of $5.725 million. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Many teams are holding pat on the trade front as…

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Quick hits on: Perry, Getzlaf, 2013 RFAs, Predators, O’Reilly, DiPietro, Bourdon and Laviolette

Ken Campbell of the Hockey News: The Ducks will have some decisions to make between now and September 15th (CBA expiration date) with regards to Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Both will be UFAs after this upcoming season. Getzlaf struggled…

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Weber in disbelief still, could be sent an offer sheet … Yandle getting interest … Hurricanes out on Nash

Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Shea Weber won't be filing for salary arbitration, and Nashville can't file since they did so last  year. He's a RFA and will be open for offer sheets. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:Predators Shea Weber is still…

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Rumors and Notes: Parise, Suter, Nash, Ryan, Colaiacovo, Red Wings, Hurriances, Semin, Yandle, Penguins, Bouwmeester, and Blackhawks

Dan Rosen via twitter: Predators GM David Poile said that Nashville did everything that Suter wanted, including a big contract offer. Suter said he choose the Wild for family reasons. Darren Dreger via twitter: The ball is now in the…

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Quick rumor hits on: Staal, Nash, Senators, Sharks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets #2 pick, Maple Leafs, and Price

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Hearing Penguins Jordan Staal turned down 10 year mega offer from the Penguins. Staal has indicated to the Penguins that he doesn't plan on signing an extension now. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Senators names being speculated…

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Hurricanes GM Rutherford talks trade … Ducks GM Murray talks Schultz

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes are trying to make a trade this week without giving up any of their core. Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on if they can bring in a top-tier player: “I really…

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Hall has concussion … Trotz expects Radulov decision soon … Datsyuk, Bogosian to return … Anderson close … Skinner suspended

Shane Jones via twitter: Oilers forward Taylor Hall suffered a concussion last night and coach Tom Renney added, "It was a clean hit in my mind. He slipped. That made it worse ." Josh Cooper via twitter: Predators coach Barry…

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