Tag: Los Angeles Kings

JovoCop out weeks … Kaberle open to negotiating with Bruins … Setoguchi won’t be moved for rental … All but 1 Panther available

Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: Ed Jovanovski will be out several weeks after having surgery yesterday on his orbital bone fracture. He suffered the fracture after crashing into Thrashers forward Patrice Cormier. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers…

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Wisniewski takes puck in face … Some guy named Kaberle, Leafs goalie issues … What the Blues could do … Kings in lead for Hemsky

Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens defenseman James Wisniewski took a Taylor Hall shot just beneath his eye last night. He left a pool of blood on the ice and was taken to hospital. It's unclear at the moment…

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Kings – Oilers talking Hemsky … White could be traded by ‘Canes soon … Pens playing waiting game … Phillips wants to stay in Ottawa

Dennis Bernstein via twitter: No definitive offer from LA Kings for Ales Hemsky, but talk is increasing. Possibly a Simmonds and Teubert package or Simmonds and top defenseman prospect/1st round pick. Bob McKenzie and Chip Alexander via twitter: Ian White…

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Twitter rumors involving the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Kings, Lightning and Canucks

Mike Ziesberger via twitter: Flyers coach Laviolette said that Kris Versteeg could play with Mike Richards or Claude Giroux, won't break up the Briere line. Jonas Siegel via twitter: Versteeg did not ask Burke for a trade. Craig Custance via…

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Forsberg to retire today … NY Rangers rumors … Kings have 5 scouts at FLA last night … Plus more

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Peter Forsberg will be retiring from hockey today after 2 games with the Avalanche. A 2:30 MT press conference has been called. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers will be looking for defenseman with…

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Kings planning something big? Flyers looking at Versteeg … Kovalev could fit in Pittsburgh … Anderson back Monday … NHL Sources Say Video

It was noted on twitter last night that several LA Kings prospects were deleted from their website (prospects page) and later added back. Players mentioned were Braydon Schenn, Oscar Moller and Colten Teubert. David Pagnotta via twitter: The LA Kings…

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Team wants and needs at the trade deadline from Garrioch

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't look like the Stars will be moving Brad Richards (reported for the 1000th time). Confirmed sellers are Senators, Islanders, Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Blues. The Leafs and Sens will basically…

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Rumors involving the Kings, Senators, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Hurricanes … and some injury notes

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings are intrigued by Oilers forward Ales Hemsky. The Oilers are listening to offers but are not desperate to trade him. The Kings hope more teams fall out of the playoff race, increasing the…

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What the Senators failed to mention about Fisher trade … Blackhawks looking for D, not shopping Seabrook … Roster notes

Wayne Scanlan via twitter: "In their Fisher trade release, Senators failed to mention if the Preds don't win a playoff round, there is NO additional draft pick to Ott." Chris Kuc via twitter: Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said he's…

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More Maple Leafs deals coming … Murray told to dump salaries in Ottawa … No pressure in Edmonton to make a deal

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: More Maple Leafs could be on their way out, with Tomas Kaberle's name at the front again this year, "You're right, about the last few years, you listen to the same stuff all the time," Kaberle…

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Sunday morning Rumor roundup part two

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Predators may be interested in Mike Fisher. The Senators have asked Chris Phillips if he'd waive his no-trade clause, and to get back to them by the end of next week. The Canadiens and Bruins…

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Afternoon rumor roundup, roster notes and starting goalies

Darren Dreger of TSN: Trade discussions are heating up. The Blue Jackets may be the closest to making a big deal. Steve Mason, Jakub Voracek and Rostislav Klesla are believed to be getting some interest. A top center and defenseman…

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