Tag: Jordan Staal

NHL Rumors I: Center Options For Stars, Maple Leafs, Moller and BriseBois

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking at second line center this offseason. “It’s a priority for us,” he said of center depth. “I think if you want to be a contender, you have to…

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NHL Rumors III: Center Targets for Stars … Wild and Their Goaltending

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking for a No. 2 center this offseason, and there could be plenty of options. 1. Jason Spezza - the Stars would not be interest if it were for…

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NHL Rumors II: Pittsburgh Penguins – Day Two Of Potential Changes

Pat Pickens of SportsNet: Four things to expect from the Penguins: 1. Housecleaning: Dan Bylsma will likely take the fall. Their depth wasn't strong enough to overcome the injuries to Pascal Dupuis and Brooks Orpik. Addition of Lee Stempniak at…

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NHL Rumors V: Pittsburgh Penguins – Expect Changes

Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Expect big changes in Pittsburgh. Kovacevic expects Dan Bylsma and Ray Shero to be fired. Kovacevic has been told that changes would be primarily based on the organizations failure to support and protect Sidney…

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Morning Rumors: Staal’s, Skinner, Ward, Subban, Miller and Maple Leafs

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jim Rutherford is expected to step down as the teams general manager after the season. He could remain on as their president, a position he currently holds as well. Ron Francis…

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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: Bruins, Sabres, Habs, Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Pens, Isles, Kings, Rangers and Hotstove Video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL trade deadline is March 5th. The Olympic roster freeze is February 8th till February 23rd. “The roster freeze will act as a deadline, especially for those teams that want to save a…

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Morning Rumors: Canes, Jackets, Habs, Sabres, Ducks, Hawks, Leafs, Avs, Panthers, Kings, Pens and Lucic

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has been calling around to see what the market for Justin Peters is like. The Oilers are said to have more than a passing interest in Peters. Pat LaFontaine's GM search…

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Morning Hits: Waivers, Rielly, Jokinen, Vokoun and Dubinsky

Renaud Lavoie: Put on waivers yesterday: Francis Wathier (Dal), Cedrick Desjardins (TB), Riku Helenius (TB) and Marc-Andre Cliche (LA) Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on Morgan Rielly: “If he really is ready to play here and he can play…

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Quick Hits: Grabovski, Hainsey, Morrow and Henrique

Dmitry Chesnokov: Former Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski has only received one KHL offer. He's not considering the KHL, only the NHL. Igor Eronko: Atlant GM on Grabovski: "We made an offer to Grabovski, but he wants to stay in…

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Roster and Goalie Notes: Senators, Canes, Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Canucks, Devils, Caps, Panthers, Blues and Predators

Darren Dreger: Senators confirm that Erik Karlsson will be in the lineup tonight. Sidney Crosby is having more dental work done today.  Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Alexander Semin has a concussion. Boston Bruins: Nathan Horton not on the ice today. Last…

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Roster and Goalie Notes: Hejduk, Karlsson, Sharp, Schneider, Bertuzzi, Bolland, Staal’s … Lines and Starting goalies

Mike Chambers: Avalanche winger Milan Hejduk will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Wild. It could be his last NHL game. Bob McKenzie: If Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is able to get back into the lineup against the…

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