Tag: Kris Letang

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Penguins, Devils, Panthers and Blue Jackets

Krug ready to return NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is doubtful for tonight with a lower-body injury, but they'll be getting Torey Krug back. “He got a lower-body injury against Montreal and he played through it. He…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Kunitz, Duclair, Johnson, Skinner and Pens Trade Candidates

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Source said on Sunday that the Penguins have interest in bringing back winger Chris Kunitz, but it may depend on salary cap space. The 38-year old recorded 29 points…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Penguins forwards Conor Sheary and Carl Hagelin have been in the rumor mill, but it seems unlikely that they are traded. The Penguins don't really have any players that…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking To Trade Kessel? RFA Rust And Their Needed Depth

  On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mark Madden of Pittsburgh's 105.9 FM said yesterday that the Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to trade forward Phil Kessel, and that "Kessel is OK with that." Madden's says…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: They were $300,000 from the cap ceiling to finished the season. The salary cap could go up by at least $3 million. Carter Rowney is the only UFA for…

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NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Buyers Before The NHL Trade Deadline

On teams that could be buyers before the NHL trade deadline Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at teams who could be buying before the February 26th NHL trade deadline. St. Louis Blues: Don't have a lot of salary cap space.…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Penguins, Senators and Rangers

On the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, and New York Rangers ... Dreger summarizing NBC Sports segment ... Darren Dreger: The Canadiens are remaining patient. The asking price for forward Max Pacioretty is very high. There are some who…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…

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NHL News: Flames, Stars, Wings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Penguins, Lightning, Sharks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils ... Calgary Flames: The Flames trade goaltender Eddie Lack to the Devils for defenseman Dalton Prout. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Forward Martin Hanzal won't be…

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NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Kris Letang

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A teams source has said that the Penguins are not actively shopping defenseman Kris Letang despite reports from Canada. Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mulitple sources have said…

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