Tag: Joffrey Lupul

Injuries: Lightning, Sharks, Flyers, Devils, Coyotes, Leafs and More

Joe Smith: Lightning's Matt Carle is out six to eight weeks with a torn abductor muscle in his abdomen. Kevin Kurz: Sharks Justin Braun and Tommy Wingels were injured last night and will both be out awhile according to coach…

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Rumors: Leafs, Flyers and Oilers

Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs haven't confirmed any of the trade chatter that is out there. Unidentified teams are interested in Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel.The Stars are interested in Joffrey Lupul. Ryan O'Reilly could be…

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Rumors III: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Damien Cox: On the Leafs: "So they like Horachek better. But are they responding with better play? Different play, in some instances, but not better. Last night, tough back-to-backer, surrendered 42 shots and didn't score. This represents more of the same,…

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Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…

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Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers, Wild and Devils

Craig Custance of ESPN: Mike Babcock would be the long-term dream solution for the Maple Leafs behind the bench. Dan Bylsma could be another good fit, with Peter DeBoer another possibility. Their core of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson,…

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Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues

Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…

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Rumors I: Flyers, Ducks, Leafs, Senators and Bertuzzi

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall could be looking towards next year and beyond. “We’re not at the point where we’re looking at getting rid of guys, but I would say that probably we’re not far from…

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Injuries: Sharks, Hawks, Panthers, Flames, Stars and Leafs

Sharks.NHL: The Sharks put Joe Thornton on the IR. Tracey Myers: Blackhawks Kris Versteeg will be out about a month with a left hand injury. Coach Joel Quenneville thinks surgery is "doubtful." George Richards: Roberto Luongo left the game, but…

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Rumors: Jackets, Blues, Leafs, Sabres, Oilers, Kings and Wings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets are going to have to pay a big price to re-sign Sergei Bobrovsky. He could be looking for something similar to Pekka Rinne, $7 million a season. He is arbitration eligible…

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Injuries: Hawks, Sens, Blues, Canucks, Oilers, Lightning and Leafs

Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Kris Versteeg suffered a left hand injury yesterday and will be out for a bit. He took a Eric Fehr shot off his hand. More will be known today. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa…

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Injuries: Sharks, Leafs, Ducks, Sens, Lightning, Devils and Pens

Kevin Kurz: Sharks coach Todd McLellan indicates that Joe Thornton's injury won't keep him out long. Elliotte Friedman: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is on crutches. He's heading back to Toronto for an MRI. Eric Stephens: Ducks Eric Brewer is no…

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Rumors II: Airwaves – O’Reilly, Shore, Vermette, Stewart and Leafs

Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 radio on the trade market.Ryan O'Reilly's name is starting to come up. Panthers Drew Shore is a name that has come up recently. After he plays two more games, he's going to…

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