Tag: Los Angeles Kings

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…

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NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger

On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…

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NHL Rumors: Williams, Thornton, Kings, Da Costa, Radulov, Panthers and Iginla

On Justin Williams ...  Darren Dreger: Justin Williams has narrowed his list down to three or four teams. The Captials don't appear to be an option for Williams anymore. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings are…

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NHL Rumors: Friedman – Free Agent and Trade Notes

Free Agent and Trade Notes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Predicting where some free agent goalies will end up ... Buffalo Sabres - Chad Johnson Philadelphia Flyers - Brian Elliott Winnipeg Jets - Steve Mason Anaheim Ducks - Ryan Miller Pittsburgh…

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NHL Rumors: Justin Williams – Stars, Kings, Isles, Leafs, Caps, Flyers and Lightning

On Justin Williams ... Darren Dreger: No fewer than 10 teams have been in contact with Justin Williams including several top level teams. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Dallas Stars: "They're not going to stop if they land Justin Williams.…

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NHL Rumors: Girardi, Lightning, Red Wings, Thornton and Marleau

On the Dan Girardi ... E.J. Hradek: Have heard that defenseman Dan Girardi could end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Steve Zipay: Girardi to the Lightning makes sense. Ryan Callahan and Girardi's families are close, the Lightning are competitive and…

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NHL Rumors: Pending Free Agent Joe Thornton Is Getting Plenty Of Interest

On free agent Joe Thornton ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that Joe Thornton's camp took calls from twelve teams so far (as of late Monday afternoon). The San Jose Sharks remain at the top for him. Don't think that Thornton…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and San Jose Sharks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (as of Friday night) The LA Kings were trying to trade for offensive help at the. They will check out the free agent market if they aren't able to add scoring through…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Predators, Blackhawks, and Top 15 Trade Bait

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals had hoped they would be able to retain defenseman Nate Schmidt and not lose him in the expansion draft. They made an offer to Vegas to…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Need Defense and Scoring … Have Kane and No. 8 Pick

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres have been involved in plenty of trade talks, but GM Jason Botterill said they aren't close to anything. “It’s a situation where there’s always discussions going on,…

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NHL Rumor Roundup And Notes From The Past Day Or Two

** Tidying up some rumors and notes from the past couple days ** On the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings ... Howard WGR: Elliotte Friedman saying that trade talks between the Sabres and Kings on Evander Kane have cooled.…

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