Tag: Joe Thornton

Rumors and Videos: Maple Leafs and Sharks

James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs appear to be looking at 2015 draft prospect, defenseman Ivan Provorov. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle looks at Maple Leafs - who could remain with the team and who might not return…

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Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Flames, Cap, Sabres, Kings, Sens and Wild

Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There currently is a truce between Joe Thornton and GM Doug Wilson, but can't see how this continues beyond this season. With a no-trade clause in hand, it's hard to see how Wilson can win this.…

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Rumors and Notes: Sharks, Flames, Penguins and Wild

Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Joe Thornton has had separate conversations with GM Doug Wilson and owner Hasso Plattner after his "keep his mouth shut" and "stop lying" comments. "I talked with Hasso and Doug," Thornton…

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Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Sabres, Preds, Blues, Devils and Flyers

 Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There will be changes in San Jose if the Sharks miss the playoffs. Head coach Todd McLellan will certainly be let go, and many are wondering if GM Doug Wilson would be fired as…

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Video: Friedman and Cox in Saturday Night Headlines

Friedman talking about the Sharks. Joe Thornton and Doug Wilson have talked, and the owner has talked to both. Cox: At the GM meetings, they will talk about using 3-on-3 in overtime, video review on goalie interference, cameras in the…

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Rumors II: Isles, Leafs, Blues, Kings, Bruins and Sharks

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Islanders had hoped to be able to re-sign Johnny Boychuk around $5.8 million, came up to $6 million. Boychuk left money on the table, but he likes his role with the Islanders. The Maple Leafs…

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Rumors I: Kings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Senators

Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Kings have opened up preliminary contract extension talks with Tanner Pearson. The 22-year old is a pending RFA. Martin Jones could be next after Pearson. Talks with Tyler Toffoli are expected to take longer…

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Sharks Joe Thornton On His GM: “Doug just needs to shut his mouth.”

David Pollak of San Jose Mercury News: Sharks GM Doug Wilson to season ticket holders last night on Joe Thornton: "He cares about the game so much. The reason we took the 'C' off him ... Joe carries the weight…

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Rumors I: Sharks, Ducks and Devils

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson never asked Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau if they would waive their no-trade clauses. “Never have, and have not done that,” Wilson said. “Players would have to come to me,”…

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Rumors II: Wings, Blues, Oilers, Stars, Sharks and Bruins

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed that Jakub Kindl would have been apart of Dion Phaneuf trade and that the Wings were insisting Stephen Weiss be included. The Leafs wanted a core player off the Red Wings roster…

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Rumors V: Sharks, Top 20 Trade Bait, Sens and Belesky

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks GM Doug Wilson hasn't approached Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau to ask them if they'd be willing to waive their no-clauses. Marleau on if he were to be approached and if…

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Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…

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