Tag: Joe Thornton

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: Multiple sources are saying that the Red Wings have spoken with free agent defensemen Trevor Daley, Dan Girardi and Ron Hainsey. They are also expected to be looking at Dmitry Kulikov. The…

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NHL Rumors: McDavid, Red Wings, Sharks, Canucks, Alzner and Blackhawks

On the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid ... Ryan Rishaug: Think that Connor McDavid could get an eight year deal in the $13 million range. Elliotte Friedman: Furthering McDavid's report, hearing McDavid's deal could be around $13.25 million a season…

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NHL Rumors: Girardi, Lightning, Red Wings, Thornton and Marleau

On the Dan Girardi ... E.J. Hradek: Have heard that defenseman Dan Girardi could end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Steve Zipay: Girardi to the Lightning makes sense. Ryan Callahan and Girardi's families are close, the Lightning are competitive and…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: "Vegas has had all the leverage for a long time in this process but now losing some as every day goes by and still have players to move. From talking to some teams,…

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NHL Rumors: Pending Free Agent Joe Thornton Is Getting Plenty Of Interest

On free agent Joe Thornton ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that Joe Thornton's camp took calls from twelve teams so far (as of late Monday afternoon). The San Jose Sharks remain at the top for him. Don't think that Thornton…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking for Depth at Center and Defense

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... David Pagnotta: The Penguins remain in the mix for winger Chris Kunitz. He is getting lots of interest. Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins biggest priority this offseason is the teams lack of…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – UFAs, Defensemen and Top-Nine Wingers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Think that the Lightning will be able to address their blueline from a trade, but they will also consider free agent options. Karl Alzner is one free agent that could be available.…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Can't see the Blackhawks have any interest in bringing defenseman Johnny Oduya back. Mark Lazerus: (asked about Patrick Sharp rumors to Chicago) Haven't come across that rumor but everyone that has spoken with…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and San Jose Sharks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (as of Friday night) The LA Kings were trying to trade for offensive help at the. They will check out the free agent market if they aren't able to add scoring through…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Sharks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Was told that the Canadiens were among the teams that showed some interested in Brayden Schenn before he was traded to the Blues. The Canadiens thought the price was too high. L.A. Lariviere:…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and the Calgary Flames

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: Talked to a General Manager yesterday who guessed that the Golden Knights already had three first round picks with more picks likely be added before Wednesday. Jim Matheson: There are some people…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson on the contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Marc-Edouard Vlasic: “making progress, but still some work to be done.” Curtis Pashelka: Wilson isn't saying if they'll protect 7-3-1…

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