Tag: Jimmy Howard

Stamkos and Weber to talk extensions with their respective clubs … Carter and Leino contracts next for Flyers? Mitchell out 4-6 weeks … More injury updates

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos's agent, Don Meehan, is expected to meet with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman today to discuss contract extension. The Nashville Predators continue to talk with Don Meehan about a contract extension for Shea Weber. Former…

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Staal breaks hand … Doughty to have ‘baseline’ test today … Pominville to return tomorrow … Burrows back today

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Jordan Staal was getting ready to return to the Penguins lineup this week, but will now be out 6 weeks. Staal took a puck to the hand, breaking it, and will undergo surgery today.…

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Bolland out now for the Hawks? Hamhuis still can’t skate … No talks between Anderson-Avs yet … Fowler close to returning

Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Chicago Blackhawks center David Bolland did not return for the 3rd period last night. Bolland didn't practice Thursday and Sassone wonders if Bolland's surgically repaired back is acting up. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver…

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Leafs and Devils talking? Spezza back tomorrow? Howard out this weekend … Would Avs make a pitch for Thomas?

James Mirtle via twitter: The Calgary Flames have signed Mark Giordano to a contract extension. Vicki Hall is saying it's for 5 years. Update: Pierre LeBrun is told it's $4.02 million a season for 5 years, ($20.1 million total) Mike…

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Volchenkov still out … Pavelec Recalled … Theo Fleury Audio on Puck Daddy Radio

Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov won't play in Anaheim or Los Angeles, and most likely Vancouver (Monday). Chris Botta via twitter: The Atlanta Thrashers recall Ondrej Pavelec. Tom Gulitti via twitter: Matt Corrente broke his hand in…

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Ilya Kovalchuk a healthy scratch … Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove video … Ducks talking to Senators and Sabres

Tom Gulitti via twitter: The decision to scratch Ilya Kovalchuk from the New Jersey Devils lineup was made mid-day, and it was John MacLean's decision and not managements. MacLean later added, “I’m not discussing it. It was my decision. I…

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Wings Goalie Situation Status Quo for Next Year … Kariya back in St. Louis Next Year? Modano to Retire?

Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom will be playing in his 1,400th career game, but how many more will one of the games all time greats play in? "I am not going to decide anything right now," said…

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Trouble looming for Sutter and Babcock? NHL in Sochi? Kaberle again …

Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Calgary Flames don't make the playoffs after all the changes they made to 'improve' their team, GM Darryl Sutter could get axed. He made a bold move in trading Dion Phaneuf without bringing in…

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Around the Boards: Sun. Nov. 1st

Jay Zawaski of Chicago Now: Marian Hossa has started skating with the Blackhawks, but is not expected to return until the end of November. They are also not going to rush Toews back. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The…

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