Tag: Kris Versteeg

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... The Fourth Period: Kings GM Rob Blake is looking to acquire a top-four defenseman and a top-nine forward. When Jeff Carter returns, the Kings could move Adrian Kempe to their third-line center. If they…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Stars, Kings, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Kris Versteeg has been out since November 24th with a hip injury. He skated before practice in full pads. Pat Steinberg: The Flames recalled Marek Hrivik and returned Andrew Mangiapane to the…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Oilers and Blues

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said they claimed forward Freddie Hamilton off waivers for added depth. It will allow them to keep some of their younger players in the AHL to continue developing and not…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Panthers, Flames, Canucks, Penguins, and Sabres

On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and NHL expansion/relocation ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: After Erik Karlsson's comments, there was anger from management, and there was at least one tense meeting…

Mark Easson

NHL New: Bruins, Flames, Wings, Oilers, Wild, Rangers, Sens, Pens and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: Defenseman Adam McQuaid continues to skate before the Bruins practices. He was expected to be out for eight weeks after his surgery, it's been six weeks. On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Flames:…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Stars, Kings, Wild, Sharks, Knights and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on defenseman Brandon Montour after the game. Montour left in the third period. Carlyle said he was "functioning well" in the dressing room. On the Calgary…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Sharks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Rickard Rakell missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. Eric Stephens: Ondrej Kase and Jared Boll both skated yesterday but weren't able to go. Not known if they will travel with…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Calgary Flames Season Outlook

Calgary Flames 2017-18 Outlook Forwards Calgary’s promising young forwards, including leading scorers Johnny Gaudreau (61 points in 72 games) and Sean Monahan (a team-high 27 goals contributing to 58 points) hope to build on success next year. Matthew Tkachuk, vital…

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NHL Rumors: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars

On Kris Vesteeg ... Darren Dreger: Have been told that 12 teams have contacted pending free agent Kris Versteeg. The Calgary Flames continue to talk with him about coming back next season. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top 30 UFAs … NY Islanders and John Tavares

On the Top 30 unrestricted free agents ... Frank Seravalli: Top 30 UFAs that could be available on July 1st. Kevin Shattenkirk - Washington T.J. Oshie - Washington Alexander Radulov - Montreal Karl Alzner - Washington Martin Hanzal - Minnesota…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: After re-signing Richard Panik to a two-year deal, it was obvious that the Chicago Blackhawks need to make some moves for salary cap purposes. It's not going to be…

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Brouwer, Expansion, Johnson, Versteeg and Stone

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Herald: Flames forward Troy Brouwer will likely be left unprotected for the expansion draft. When the Flames gave up a second round pick for Curtis Lazar, it meant they likely…

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