Tag: Joe Thornton

Morning Rumors III: Sharks UFAs and a Potential Target, Bruins Blueline, Oilers Options and Larsson

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: (mailbag) Kurz thinks the odds of the Sharks re-signing Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Dan Boyle are good. There is a very good chance that three year deals for Thornton and Marleau gets done…

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Morning NHL Rumors Involving Over Half of the League

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Flames Mike Cammalleri may be the most likely player at the trade deadline to be on the move. Brian Burke is getting calls from contenders about Cammalleri. The Kings, Canucks and Red Wings are believed…

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Morning Rumors II: Ducks, Leafs, Bruins, Canucks, Stars, Jets, Oilers, Sharks and Avs

Pierre LeBrun: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Jonas Hiller trade rumors: "There's not a chance in hell that I'm moving Jonas Hiller," Murray told ESPN.com on Tuesday evening. "I'm tired of hearing about the rumors. I can tell you Jonas…

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Morning Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Jets, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers, Sharks, Vokoun, Flames and Expansion

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Senators have been looking for a puck moving defenseman over the past month. The improved play of Jared Cowen and the call-up of Cody Ceci, may have cooled the search for now. They have switched…

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Morning Rumors: Predators, Sharks, Leafs, Niewendyk and Sabres

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile still thinks he has the team to make a push and is "exercising patience." “If we could improve the team by trade, I would be happy to do that. On the flip…

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Morning Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Sabres, Leafs, Flyers, Stars, Sharks and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are calling the Ducks to see if they'd move either Jonas Hiller or Viktor Fasth. The Hurricanes (written before DiPietro signed tryout), Predators, Oilers, Panthers and Islanders could be looking for a goalie. "His…

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Morning Hits: If Thornton scored four goals …. Bernier and Franson

Jason Botchford: Sharks Joe Thornton would have an interesting celebration if he scored four goals in a game. After hearing reporters asking Thomas Hertl if he was showboating on his fourth goal of the game the other night, Thornton said “Shut up, have…

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Morning Hits: Laviolette, Sedin’s, Thornton, Selanne, Lightning, Rielly and the Senators

TSN: (Dreger) If the Flyers don't get off to good start in the first 10 to 15 games, coach Peter Laviolette could be in trouble. Moves could extend past Laviolette to Paul Holmgren and Ron Hextall. (LeBrun) With the Canucks…

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Rumors and Pending UFAs: Ducks, Phaneuf, Miller, Vanek, Lundqvist, Callahan, Gaborik and Three Sharks

Todd Cordell: According to Darren Dreger on TSN, the Ducks are looking for a defenseman and the Leafs, Penguins and Flyers have been involved. The Ducks could part with a young forward for help on the blueline. Damien Cox: One…

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Team Canada Orientation Camp: Insurance, Thornton, Giroux, Chiarelli and Krueger

CP on TSN: Players attended the Team Canada orientation camp did not take to the ice due to high insurance costs. "It would be nice, but it's not the case and I still think we can get a lot out…

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Morning Hits: Maple Leafs, Sharks, Callahan, Seattle Expansion and Palffy

David Alter: Two days until the start of the non-compliance buyout period, August 2nd to 4th. There will be a 48 hour span where the Maple Leafs could buyout John-Michael Liles if they wish. If the Leafs bought out Liles,…

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Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Clowe, Kiprusoff, and some Sharks

Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Bryan Murray said he'll have an answer from Daniel Alfredsson by Friday. He's thinking he'll play. Renaud Lavoie: Rangers UFA Ryane Clowe has been cleared by doctors. He suffered a concussion in the playoffs. Nick Kypreos:…

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