Tag: Los Angeles Kings

NHL Rumors II: Draft Edition – Oilers, Flames, Canucks, Sutter and Hyka

Mike Morreale: The Oilers scouting staff have a definitive top-six group of draft prospects. The Flames have a top-eight. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will check to see what the cost is to move up in the…

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NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Kings, Canucks and Jets

Craig Custance: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he's received at least a half dozen legitimate inquiries about the 1st overall pick. Ronnie Shuker of The Hockey News: Sunday's game could be Mike Richards final game in a Kings uniform as…

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NHL Rumors II: Radio Edition: Sharks, Sens, Canucks, Canes, Richards and Canadiens

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I think the Sharks are going to trade Joe Thornton anyway, or explore that option" ... "Joe is a proud guy and I'm sure he wouldn't be thrilled to lose the captaincy" ... "I believe the Sharks need to…

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Morning Hits: Regehr, Slater, Wellwood, Zaar, Thrower and Karlsson

Jon Rosen: Kings Robyn Regehr said he's not quite ready and needs more one-on-one contact. ESPN NHL: Jets Jim Slater had hip surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp. James Mirtle: Eric Wellwood (24-years old) retired a…

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NHL Rumors II: Penguins Checklist and the Oilers

Dean Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A checklist for the new GM whenever he is hired. 1. Fire the coach. 2. Hire a coach - Kovacevic suggests Rick Tocchet. 3. Trade Kris Letang - Letang's limited no-trade clause starts…

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NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards

The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…

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NHL Rumors IV: Kesler and the Canucks, Penguins, Blues, Stars and Kings

Jim Jamieson and Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province:  Six questions GM Jim Benning and Trevor Linden need to answer: 1. The Kesler conundrum -  Ryan Kesler could expand or contract his list of teams he'd be willing to waive his…

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NHL Injuries: Price, Stepan, Miller and Regehr

Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens Carey Price skated on his own yesterday. He remains out for the series. Andrew Gross: Rangers Derek Stepan is traveling with the Rangers to Montreal. Tom Gulitti: Rangers J.T. Miller remained in New York with an upper-body…

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NHL Rumors I: Center Options For Stars, Maple Leafs, Moller and BriseBois

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking at second line center this offseason. “It’s a priority for us,” he said of center depth. “I think if you want to be a contender, you have to…

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NHL Video: Slash Performs The National Anthem

Guitarist Slash performed the National Anthem before Game 3 in LA last night.

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NHL Rumors II: Potential Preds Targets, Compliance Buyout Candidates, Schenn and Subban

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Predators currently have about $22.1 million in cap space. Cooper lists five pending free agents the Predators should look at: 1. Paul Stastny 2. Thomas Vanek 3. Matt Moulson 4. Mikhail Grabovski 5. Derek…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Capitals, Staal, Gaborik, Phaneuf, Umberger, Marchand and Ovechkin

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: It wouldn't be a surprise if the Penguins tested James Neal's trade value. Kris Letang's health scare may keep teams away. Scott Howson was in Vancouver for a second interview. Jim Benning has had two interviews…

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