Tag: John Gibson

Rumors IV: Dreger on Offseason Storylines, Coyotes and the Goalie Market

Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio this morning. Biggest offseason storyline in your opinion: “That’s a good question because there are many of them. Obviously the dismantling of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the swift rebuild in terms of heading…

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Rumors IV: Capitals and Wild

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Pending UFA Joel Ward's agent said there haven't been any contract talks with the Capitals since February, but is still hoping they can work out a deal. “Joel would like to return to Washington,” Peter…

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Rumors I: Goalies – Stars and Six Teams That Could Move One

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars tend to lean on their young players instead of overspending in free agency, but GM Jim Nill could look at some free agents to improve the team. Goalie free agent targets…

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Rumors I: Rangers, Yandle, Wings and Oilers Goalie Options

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said in an email on Friday that he's undecided if he will continue his dual role as GM and president. It doesn't mean that he'll step down as GM, but…

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Rumors II: Malkin, O’Reilly, Sharp, Senators and the Goalie Market

Dave Molinari: Evgeni Malkin's agent on the Malkin wants to be traded rumors:  "I don't know where this is coming from. Not from me or Geno. I'm trying to ignore it." Dejan Kovacevic: "Guys, Malkin isn't happy to be with…

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Rumors II: Nash, Hamilton, Lehner, Oilers, Reilly and Julien

Platium Seat Ghosts: Bob McKenzie on Rich Nash on TSN Radio. “Well the New York Rangers haven’t really done anything specific yet. They’re licking their wounds from losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the conference final. But they’ve got…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Ducks, Reilly, Peverley and Bettman

Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Because the free agent market is thin and they have more prospects that are close to being NHL ready, Khan thinks the Red Wings could be more aggressive on the trade market.Don't think that Jakub…

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Injuries: Lightning, Jets, Ducks, Rangers, Isles and Stone (with GIFs)

Ansar Khan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that defensemen Braydon Coburn and Andrej Sustr and forward Alex Killorn are in. Defenseman Jason Garrison remains out. Ken Wiebe: Jets Tobias Enstrom will be in the lineup tonight. Mathieu Perreault will be…

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Rumors II: Jagr, Lecavalier, Jones, O’Connor, Ducks and Sobotka

Renaud Lavoie: Jaromir Jagr's agent, Peter Svoboda, will meet with Panthers GM Dale Tallon today to discuss a contract extension. George Richards: Should have an update today regarding the Panther GM Dale Tallon and Jaromir Jagr contract extension talks. Dave…

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Injuries: Mason, Shattenkirk, Andersen, Versteeg, Phaneuf and more

Randy Miller of NJ.com: Flyers goalie Steve Mason will have athroscopic surgery on his right knee. He could be sidelined between two and six weeks. It's his third knee surgery since 2008. Mason injured his knee on January 10th, missing…

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Ducks News: Perry Out 3-4 Weeks, Gibson Skates, Bryzgalov Signs

Janis Carr of the OC Register: The Ducks will be without Corey Perry for three to four weeks with a sprained left knee. He should be able to return during their homestand that starts on New Year's Eve against the…

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Morning Hits: Waivers and Injury Notes … Perry Leaves After Hit (GIF)

Bob McKenzie: The Devils put Damien Brunner on waivers. The Coyotes put Kyle Chipchura waivers. Tom Gulitti: Lou Lamoirello said if Brunner clears waivers, he could still play today. Sarah McLellan: Conditions on the draft pick the Coyotes sent to…

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