Tag: Kris Russell

State of the St. Louis Blues: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by David Rogers of Frozen Notes, and can be found on twitter at @FrozenNotes If the team does anything, it will be buying. They have remained near the top of the standings all season long despite injuries to vital…

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Byers to have hearing, nothing for Lecavalier … Afternoon injury updates, lines and tonight’s starting goaltenders

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Blue Jackets Dane Byers will have a phone hearing with Brendan Shanahan today for his hit on Sharks Andrew Desjardins. No hearing for Lightning's Vinny Lecavalier for his punch on Penguins Evgeny Malkin. Dirk Hoag via…

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Caps may be getting a shakeup … Weber out Friday, unlikely for Sunday … Sens sign 2 1st rounders … Green hopeful for next week … Kane at center

Josh Rimer via twitter: "Been told if Washington Capitals Lose at home to NY Rangers tonight expect a Shake up, and when I say shake up I'm talking Trade." Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Predators Barry Trotz said that Shea Weber…

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Injury notes on Weber, Byfugien, Peverley, Koivu, Blake, Russell and Higgins

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Barry Trotz said there is no timetable for Shea Weber's return. He is holding out hope for Friday. Hard to predict concussion time frames. Gary Lawless via twitter: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien was scratched last night…

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Brassard getting interest … Lucic escapes suspension … Tyutin the translator … Not a lot of interest in Nabokov … NHL won’t own Coyotes much longer

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators might be mildly interested in Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard, who could fit in as their 2nd line center. Cost could be a concern for the Senators, as he carries a $3.2…

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Blue Jackets and Blues swap defenseman

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded defenseman Kris Russel to the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Nikita Nikitin. The deal was made shortly after the Blues lost to the Maple Leafs night. Nikitin will be a restricted free agent after the season,…

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Turris hurting his development … Moves could be happening in Columbus Monday … Lightning had interest in Bernier … Pronger video … Sutton hit

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Kyle Turris' agent remains hopeful that he will get an offer sheet. Some league execs believe Turris and his agent Overhardt misplayed the situation. “The only one being hurt by this is the player…

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