Tag: John Gibson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks

On the Calgary Flames ... Torie Peterson of Flames.NHL: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving on RFAs Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan. "We continue to work away at it," Treliving said on Friday. "As everybody knows, those are two top young…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres and Trade Talk

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Multiple sources saying not much has changed with regards to Milan Lucic - LA Kings contract talks. The Kings are still holding firm on three years maximum at $6 million. Jon Rosen:…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the San Jose Sharks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Sharks GM Doug Wilson should focus on this offseason. 1. Sign Brent Burns to a long-term contract - Burns is eligible for a contract extension after July…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Oilers, Wild and Blackhawks

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Think that Stars GM Jim Nill will use both Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen next season, but will be looking for a good deal. If there is…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks Offseason and Eric Staal

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at areas that Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray should focus on this offseason. Go after Jonathan Drouin - If there is an expansion draft next year, they won't be able…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Wings and the Trade Market

On Colorado Avalanche and Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Varlamov says to the Russian media that the Avalanche are "waiting for Radulov. He'll be one of the leaders there." Slava Malamud: Varlamov to Sport-Express: "All (Radulov) needs to do is dial Patrick…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Capitals, Ducks, Wild and Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Center Tyler Johnson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Will see if he's able to practice today. Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman indicated that Johnson could be ready for Game 1 against…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Jets and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, and Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It has been quiet with regards to Jonathan Drouin, but it doesn't mean nothing is being done. Would be nice for…

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NHL Rumors: Alex Burrows, and the Anaheim Ducks

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks winger Alex Burrows denied the Elliotte Friedman's report that he'd waive his no-trade clause if the Canucks asked him. “I learned about it after the (Saturday) game,” said…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Ducks and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman was on Bob Stauffer's CHED 630 radio show. Stauffer mentions the Oilers trying to upgrade their blueline on the right side…

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Rumors III: Ducks, Blues, Jets, and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: After the Ducks acquired Dustin Tokarski yesterday, they now have plenty of depth in goal. The Ducks are believed to be testing out the market for Anton Khudobin, who…

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Trade: Canadiens Send Tokarski to Ducks for Friberg

The Montreal Canadiens have traded goalie Dustin Tokarski to the Anaheim Ducks for winger Max Friberg. The 26-year old Tokarski was drafted 122nd overall in the 5th round of the 2008 draft by the Lightning. The 23-year old Friberg was…

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