Tag: Kris Russell

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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NHL Rumors: Jets, Islanders and Kings

On the Winnipeg Jets, NY Islanders and LA Kings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Andrew Ladd last asking price was a six-year deal at $41 million ($6.83 million), and talks have now gone cold. The Panthers and Blackhawks are two…

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NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Defensemen

NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the defensemen that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. The free agent market for defenseman lost what would have been the…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Flames, Wings, Wild, Canes and Bruins

On the Lightning, Flames, Red Wings and Wild ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) After talking with Steven Stamkos during the All-Star break, Rosen believes he really does want to stay in Tampa Bay and that Lightning, especially owner Jeff…

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Rumors: Flames, Stamkos, Expansion and Wild

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: The Flames won't commit just yet if they will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. “Well … you’re always trying to help your team,” Treliving said Friday,…

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Rumors: Benning On The Trade Market and Possible Rentals

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Canucks GM Jim Benning on the trade market. “It’s so close right now, with so many teams still in the playoff race,” said old friend Jim Benning, the general manager of one such club,…

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Rumors III: Lightning, Habs, Jets, Flames, Rangers and More

Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman's top priority is to trade Jonathan Drouin. Yzerman is finding the Drouin trade market tough. 15 teams were interested in Drouin.Yzerman was looking for a roster…

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Rumors IV: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Flames and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It is believed that the Tampa Bay Lightning may have made a contract offer to Steven Stamkos in recent weeks. Friedman guesses the number started with an eight. Arizona Coyotes…

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Rumors II: Ducks, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning and More

Sportsnet Headlines Damien Cox: Some teams were surprised that the Penguins were willing to take Carl Hagelin because he has three years left on his deal. Some are wondering if the Ducks are setting themselves up to get Jonathan Drouin.…

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Rumors II: Flames, Devils, Lightning, Leafs and Rangers

On the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Usually there are more teams waiving the sellers flag, but not this year.  There is still plenty of time for things to change, but LeBrun doesn't think…

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Rumors: Flyers, Predators and Capitals

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Vincent Lecavalier is still hopeful that the Flyers will be able to trade him before his career is over. He hasn't played since November 15th. "It’s obviously been tough," Lecavalier said.…

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Rumors: Roster Freeze, Flames and Senators

Chris Johnston: The NHL's holiday roster freeze kicks in tonight at 11:59 pm and runs 12:01 am on December 28th. On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Flames pending RFA Johnny Gaudreau would like to get…

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