Tag: Los Angeles Kings

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Avs, Coyotes and Red Wings

Summary of Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Among the players the Columbus Blue Jackets interviewed in-depth: Jake Bean, Logan Brown, Clayton Keller, Jesse Puljujarvi and Matthew Tkachuk. Sources saying that Scott Hartnell has agreed to waive his no-movement…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Avs, Jets, Flames and Maple Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The two additional years at $6 million a season that Milan Lucic is looking for is not a small gap. The Kings have to watch their spending as Tyler Toffoli will also…

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NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic – Kings, Canucks and Oilers

On the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Milan Lucic ... News 1130 Sports: Milan Lucic's agent, Gerry Johansson, said that there have been no contract talks with the Los Angeles Kings lately. Johansson said: "Milan Lucic would love to re-sign…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Devils, Kings, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Star: Talk out of Winnipeg has some scouts liking Jesse Puljajarvi over Patrick Laine. On the New Jersey Devils ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that the Devils are on a…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Habs, Lightning, Kings, Canucks, Oilers and Avs

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Former Wild coach Mike Yeo interviewed for one of the Blues vacant assistant coaching positions on Thursday. The Blues have also spoken with Darryl Sydor, though…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Top Trade Bait and KHL

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: It appears that Kyle Okposo and Matt Martin will be testing free agency. Sources saying that the Islanders haven't spoken with the either players agent since the end of the…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Flames and Avalanche

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Frank Seravalli: Hearing that Dustin Brown has been told that he won't be their captain next season as they want to go in a different direction. Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Kings…

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Rink Rumblings – Big Contracts Could Be On The Move Come Summer Time

The National Hockey League is down to the final four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and teams are putting their finishing touches to their plans for the 2016 NHL Draft and free agency on July 1. It is not expected…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Senators and Coyotes

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Kings GM Dean Lombardi will need to add some goaltender depth to the organization this offseason. “Obviously it’s a point of interest for us,” Assistant General Manager Rob…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Avalanche and Islanders

On the LA Kings ... Eric Duhatschek: (when asked about the Flames) From Duhatschek's understanding, John Stevens will be staying with the Kings. It's a good fit for him there. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Won't be a…

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Pacific Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents

The season is finished for most teams. Organizational meetings and exit interviews have taken place. The eliminated teams have an eye on the 2016 draft and free agency to improve their roster for next season. The salary cap for next season…

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NHL Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Kings

On the New York Islanders ... Mark Herrmann of Newsday: NY Islanders GM Garth Snow needs to find a winger, maybe two if Kyle Okposo leaves in free agency, for John Tavares this offseason. A power forward who can score…

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