Tag: Jonas Hiller

Rumors II: Pitkanen, Flames, Expansion and Trade Candidates

Elliotte Friedman and Damien Cox ... Belief out of Anaheim is that GM Bob Murray isn't ready to fire Bruce Boudreau just yet. Expectation is that he'll be behind the bench for their five game road trip that starts later…

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Rumors and Notes: Hawks, Sabres, Stars, Leafs, Kings and More

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Source is saying that the Blackhawks are actively looking for a defenseman. Their top four are set - Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Trevor Daley. Their bottom…

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Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Oilers, Bruins, UFAs, and Flyers

Brian Costello: The Flames could get a better return in a trade for Jonas Hiller than they could with Kari Ramo. Would the Flames be comfortable with a Ramo-Joni Ortio pairing if Hiller is moved a team like Buffalo? Jonathan…

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Rumors and Notes: Pending UFAs to Watch, Oilers, and Flames

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are already taking notes on who might be available come the February 29th trade deadline day. “There’s teams sniffing around already,” said one league executive at a recent pre-season game. “Teams always talk…

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Rumors: Avalanche, Ducks and Flames

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avalanche's VP/GM Joe Sakic on Tyson Barrie and Nathan MacKinnon after signing Erik Johnson to a seven-year contract extension. "He was out one UFA we wanted to get done and we know we have…

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Rumors: Seabrook, Flames, Sens, Canucks, Bergenheim and Zidlicky

Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook are closing in on a long-term contract extension. Chris Hine and Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Seabrook said yesterday that he and his agent have been talking with GM Stan…

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Rumors and Notes: RFAs, Huberdeau, Backstrom, and the Flames

NHL Numbers: Remaining unsigned RFAs: Micheal Ferland (CGY), Marcus Kruger (CHI), Stefan Elliott and Freddie Hamilton (COL), Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA), Brock Nelson (NYI) and John Albert (WPG). George Richards: Talk is that the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed on…

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Rumors XV: Rangers, Oilers, Flames, Hawks, Kings, Devils and Sharks

On the Rangers ... Rangers have not been offered 9th, 11th or 12th overall pick straight up for Talbot. NYR would have to give up more...— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) June 26, 2015 Should clarify...also possibility that NYR would have to…

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Rumors III: Hedja, Stone, Available Players and Capitals

Darren Dreger: The Avalanche will meet with UFA defenseman Jan Hejda's agent at the draft. He will draw some interest if he hits the open market. Wayne Scanlan: The Senators met with Mark Stone's agent yesterday. Contract talks are progressing, but…

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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 III: Flames – Giordano and Their Pending UFAs and RFAs

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Flames Mark Giordano will be a UFA after next season, but the Flames are hoping to change that. “Mark Giordano is the No.-1 priority for this summer,” GM Brad Treliving said Tuesday as the…

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Rumors: Oilers, Canes, Stars, Toffoli, Jagr, McIntrye and Coyotes

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers still have Ben Scrivens under contract for next season, but they will look at adding another goalie this offseason. The Oilers could dangle the first round pick they received from the Penguins…

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