Tag: Kris Versteeg

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks don't have a lot of salary cap space leading up to the deadline. They gained a bit more room by sending Rob Scuderi to the AHL. A…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Predators and Blue Jackets

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's hard to see the Hurricanes and Eric Staal reaching a contract extension that makes sense for both sides. The same can be said for Cam Ward.…

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NHL Rumors: The Bruins Could Be Buyers and Sellers

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins will return from their road trip on February 22nd and they should have a better idea what their options are. Bruins President Cam Neely didn't shoot down the idea…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blues, and Sharks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: James Reimer's two-year, $4.6 million contract expires at the end of the season. The Leafs will have to make a decision whether to they want trade him…

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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 II: Blackhawks and Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: (mailbag) Lazerus thinks the Blackhawks need to add more depth upfront, preferably a left winger who could fit in their top-six. Lazerus thinks bringing back Kris Versteeg would…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes and Jets

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes forward Kris Versteeg is a pending UFA and will be one of the many decisions that GM Ron Francis will have to make leading up to…

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Rumors III: Devils, Canadiens, Flyers, Jets, and Hurricanes

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Devils Travis Zajac has a no-trade clause, and a few sources including his agent, are pushing back against trade rumors and downplaying that anything happening at this time. Oilers VP of Hockey Ops Craig MacTavish attended…

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Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Hawks, Rangers, Flyers, Bruins and Flames

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Islanders GM Garth Snow may not be done trading as they still have an excess of forwards. Friedman wonders if they would trade Josh Ho-Sang. His trade value is low and they have the time to…

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Trade: Blackhawks Send Kris Versteeg To Hurricanes

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Kris Versteeg, Joakim Nordstrom and a 2017 third round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for Dennis Robertson, Jake Massie and a 2017 fifth round pick. The 29-year old Versteeg was drafted 134th overall in the…

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Rumors III: Blackhawks, Flames and Oilers

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Bryan Bickell on how he avoids the trade rumors. "I do a lot of fishing and I don't watch TV, I don't listen to the radio and I don't look at my phone,"…

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Rumors III: Stamkos, Kings, Hurricanes, Sharp and the Panthers

Scott Burnside of ESPN: The longer Steven Stamkos doesn't sign a contract extension (UFA next offseason), the more rumblings there will be that he won't return to Tampa Bay. Lightning GM Steve Yzerman doesn't want this to drag into training…

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