Tag: Marc-Edouard Vlasic

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Avalanche, Canadiens and Senators

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The Sharks priority this offseason is to sign Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Martin Jones to contract extensions. Vlasic's agent said yesterday that extension talks are "going well" and that…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Sharks, Flyers and Golden Knights

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing the Stars are trying to trade Cody Eakin. If they are not able to find a market for him, that would probably be enough to convince them that he shouldn't be protected.…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Carolina Hurricanes

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: (mailbag) The Sharks will likely be looking to boost their offense this offseason and it might have to cost them a defenseman or two. The Sharks blueline is…

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NHL Rumors: Lee, Rutta, Canucks and Sharks

On Chris Lee ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing the defenseman Chris Lee has left Magnitagorsk Metallurg of the KHL to pursue NHL options. On the Jan Rutta ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source saying that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: If the Maple Leafs are not able to re-sign Brian Boyle and are looking for a short-term fix while Frederik Gauthier recovers from his injury, what about Dominic…

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NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Stars

On Kevin Shattenkirk, Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Brett Hull, who works for the St. Louis Blues, said last week about Kevin Shattenkirk: "he wanted to go back home, back east to the New…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild and Sharks

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that Viktor Antipin has terminated his deal with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) to sign the Sabres. Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could happen sooner than…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Thornton, Marleau, Jones, Vlasic and Couture

On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau are 37 years old and are free agents on July 1st. Both want to continue playing. Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard…

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Sharks, Lightning and Hurricanes

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes of TSN: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur is still hoping to return this season. “I’m always holding out for this year. I could care less about next year,” MacArthur said. “I’m only training like…

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NHL Injuries: Panthers, Penguins, Flyers, Devils, Canes, Lightning, Blues and Sharks

On the Florida Panthers ... Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel: Defenseman Aaron Ekblad has had three head injuries in the past 14 months, returned last night after his latest concussion. “There’s no big concern for me. I still feel…

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Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Blues, Predators and Stars

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Coach Pete DeBoer said the defenseman Dylan DeMelo's injury “doesn’t look promising.” Curtis Pashelka: Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic was activated from the IR yesterday and the the Sharks put defenseman David Schlemko on the…

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Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Canucks, Sharks and Blues

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy Ruff said that Jamie Benn is getting better. Benn is a "possibility" for tonight. They'll see where he's at after their morning skate. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach…

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