Tag: Jyrki Jokipakka

NHL News: On Waivers, KHL News, and Tom Wilson To Have Hearing

On Waivers ... James Mirtle: players put on waivers yesterday. Brian Strait - New Jersey Devils Brian Gibbons - New Jersey Devils Malcolm Subban - Boston Bruins Gabriel Bourque - Colorado Avalanche Byron Froese - Montreal Canadiens Andreas Martinsen -…

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NHL News: Rangers, Oilers, Capitals and Sabres

On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch of the NY Daily News: 34-year old Rick Nash is entering the final year of his contract that carries a $7.8 million salary cap hit. “Every year I want to have the…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Neil, Condon, UFAs and RFAs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Chris Neil said that he wants to play next year and needs to talk with GM Pierre Dorion. He isn't sure if he's play with another team. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa…

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NHL Trade: Ottawa Senators Trade Curtis Lazar To The Calgary Flames

The Ottawa Senators traded forward Curtis Lazar and defenseman Mike Kostka to the Calgary Flames for a 2nd round pick and defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka. The 22-year old Lazar was drafted 17th overall in the 2013 draft by the Senators. He…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Jets, Sabres, Flames, Bruins and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin is back skating, but it doesn't mean he's close to returning. He's been out since March 11th. He was on the ice before the team practiced. It's…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hamhuis and the Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks and Dan Hamhuis ... Ed Willies of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks ended up not trading Dan Hamhuis yesterday. The Stars were one of the teams that was interested in Hamhuis, and Hamhuis would have okay'd…

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NHL Trade Deadline Winners And Losers

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. With the 2016 NHL trade deadline having gone and past, it's time to take a look at some of the winners and losers. Since "deadline day" was a little slow,…

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NHL Rumors: Hawks, Devils, Sharks, Stars and Hypothetical Trades

On the Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars ... Allan Muir of SI: Loui Eriksson would be a perfect fit in Chicago. The Bruins are looking for a young, NHL ready defenseman, but that is…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Islanders, Canucks, Flames and Sharks

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) If the Stars are going to go after a big named player, Valeri Nichushkin or Julius Honka could be on the table. If they look to make…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some League Notes

INJURY NOTES ... On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival will play tonight. On the Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Zach Bogosian is happy with the way full practices have gone.…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster notes, Lines, Pairings and Starters

Quick Hits ... David Pagnotta: Justin Abdelkader's new contract includes a no-trade clause in his first four years and then a limited no-trade clause for the last three years. Chuck Gormley: Brooks Orpik will be a game time decision with a…

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