Tag: Justin Schultz

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals and Penguins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons: As of Wednesday, it's believed the Toronto Maple Leafs will be keeping their No. 30 and No. 31 picks, but they will have trade options. On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan…

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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: Predators, Maple Leafs and Penguins

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: (mailbag) Odds of Jimmy Vesey joining the Predators for the playoffs. Predators GM David Poile chose not to trade for anyone at the deadline, feeling that he didn't want to…

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NHL Rumors: Deadline Date, Penguins and Outdoor Games

On the trade deadline date ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) It might be a good idea to move the trade deadline back a couple weeks. More teams would be out of the playoff race, so their would be more…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Justin Schultz To Penguins

The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Justin Schultz to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 3rd round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Oilers will be retaining 50 percent of Schultz's salary. The 25-year old Schultz was drafted 43rd overall in the 2nd…

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NHL Rumors: Kings Close To Making A Trade

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Darren Dreger: The Kings are inching closer to acquiring Justin Schultz and Teddy Purcell. Have been told that it's unlikely a roster player is heading to Edmonton Darren Dreger: The Kings are still mulling…

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NHL Rumors: Penguin Looking D … Shopping Plotnikov

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is aggressively looking to make some moves before the deadline. He's looking to improve their blueline, with Kris Russell an option. He'd have no trouble with that…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…

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NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive

10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Sabres and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: The Hurricanes winning has complicated their situation and making it harder to trade Eric Staal at the deadline for potentially a first round pick and a good prospect.After his comments that…

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NHL Rumors: Roundup of Friedman’s 30 Thoughts

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings are looking at adding a defensman, and possibly a forward with Marian Gaborik's injury. The Kings, and Rangers with Rick Nash, could look at LTIRing them for the…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Canes, Kings, Devils, Lightning, Blues and More

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have four or five legitimate trade offers for P.A. Parenteau, so he could be the Leafs next move.The Leafs are shopping Joffrey Lupul, who would have…

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