Tag: Lee Stempniak

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets and Devils

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Three thoughts on the Canadiens future: "1. Marc Bergevin has a chance to build his #habs. This summer he can change so much and put his fingerprint on the team. 2. The Canadiens…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Canucks and More

On the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's believed the Kings have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension for head coach Darryl Sutter. LeBrun thinks that contract…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Devils, Oilers, Islanders, Leafs and Canadiens

On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Ray Shero has said that he won't give up future assets for rental players. The Devils currently hold the second wild-card spot. They could use some scoring,…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Devils, Oilers and Blue Jackets

On the New Jersey Devils ... Rich Chere of NJ.com: Looking at what Devils GM Ray Shero should do in 2016. 1. Make the right decision before the trade deadline - will be tempted to trade players like Lee Stempniak…

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Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Eastern Conference

Craig Custance of ESPN: There are currently more teams in the East than the West that could be sellers by the deadline. “Nobody in the West is out of it,” one general manager said this week. “If you look at…

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Rumors II: Sharks, Ducks, Devils and Wild

On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Patrick Marleau has one more year left on his contract and he's not thinking about shutting it down after that. "I definitely want to play beyond…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Waivers, Sabres, Blues, Senators and Devils

Renaud Lavoie: Put on waivers yesterday: Bryan Bickell and Michael Leighton (CHI), Chad Ruhwedel and Jerome Gauthier-Leduc (BUF), Drew Shore (CGY), Korbinian Holzer and Chris Mueller (ANA), Colin Greening (OTT), Zach Sill (WSH), Jayson Megna and Raphael Diaz (NYR), Brett…

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Rumors II: Doan, Ladd, Byfuglien and the Jets

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes Shane Doan is entering the final year of his contract, and how this season plays out will play a role in his playing future. “I think I’m playing,” he said. “At the same…

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Rumors II: Carcillo, Antropov, Stempniak, Kennedy, Phillips, and Tulsky

  Dan Carcillo's NHL career may be over, from Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The 30-year-old UFA isn't concerned with finding a new home for the 2015-16 NHL season. As per Kuc, Carcillo hasn't skated since winning the Stanley Cup…

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Rumors and Notes: Wings, Jets, Ducks, Blackhawks, and Coyotes

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Jimmy Howard will likely have to outplay Petr Mrazek in the preseason and at the start of the regular season to win back the No. 1 job. The Wings decided not to trade Howard…

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Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Wild, Devils and Coyotes

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Derek Stepan's arbitration hearing is set for July 27th with the Rangers. Talks between Stephan and the Rangers haven't even gotten to the preliminary stages. The Rangers haven't even submitted an opening offer.If they…

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