Tag: Marc Savard

Scenarios for Souray … Teams calling about Greiss? Seguin back to center? Varlamov not a #1 lock?

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are not really interested in sending Sheldon Souray to their AHL club in Oklahoma City. GM Steve Tambellini said that waivers are an option, but would rather make a trade that would…

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Savard says he may have rushed his return … Redden undecided on what he’ll do … Langenbrunner to Avs? Harding torn ACL-PCL

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Rob Blake could be joining the NHL head office soon. The Minnesota Wild are looking at UFA Jose Theodore as a potential backup if they decide to go that route. Wade Redden's waiver period is over…

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Marc Savard not out for season … Could return soon?

Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: (from yesterday) A Boston Bruins team source said that Marc Savard COULD miss the entire season with post-concussion syndrome. "It's not a good situation," the source said. "It's complex. Not sure how this will play…

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Sunday morning rumors

Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic: Matt Hulsizer put $25 million in escrow on Friday to show that he has the capital to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes. There is plenty of negotiations that have to take place with the NHL…

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Pat Burns still alive … Marc Savard out with Post Concussion Syndrome … Ryan at Center

Toronto Sun: It was reported earlier today the Pat Burns had passed away, but that is not the case. TSNs Bob McKenzie spoke with the Burns ... "Pat Burns just called me. Seriously," McKenzie posted. "Here's what he said, 'Here…

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Quick twitter rumors this afternoon involving Staal, Guerin, Savard, Malone, Kadri, Booth

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun is hearing the Rangers and Marc Staal are getting close on a deal. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Bill Guerin is still skating with some Flyers. If he'd do a tryout, Panaccio thinks the Flyers might…

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Ducks-Ryan Talking … Yzerman to start talks with Stamkos during training camp …

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: "I expect Marc to be a Bruin under his contract seasons," Chiarelli said. Helene Elliott via twitter: Bobby Ryan's agent and the Anaheim Ducks have talked, and will talk again on Tuesday. Eric Stephens…

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Kozlov to KHL … 3 NHL caliber goalies in SJ … Fehr wants $7.5 mill through 2012 … More on Staal, Savard and Maltby

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Slava Kozlov will be playing in the KHL this season, hasn't decided on which team yet. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Fehr's price tag for being the NHLPA executive director is $7.5 million through 2012, players start…

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Some longterm contract notes … Savard staying … Ranger not attending Lightning camp

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov thinks that if Kovalchuk's Friday extension get extended again, he may leave for the KHL. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: The VP of the KHL doesn't think that Kovalchuk will end up in the KHL, means…

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NHL offers ultimatum to NHLPA … Kovalchuk’s, Loungo’s and Hossa’s contract are front and center

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rather than attempting to summarize the main points, click on the link to read Brooks' entire article, it's a must read for all. The NHL has given the NHL Players Association an ultimatum regarding…

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Ryan to meet with Ducks this week … Khabibulin to appeal 30 day jail sentence … Savard to attend Bruins camp … Souray could attend Oilers camp … Price to Strike?

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan's side have plans to meet this week in attempt to break their contract stalemate. Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini has said that Sheldon Souray could be at…

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Kovalchuk decision today … New player in Phoenix ownership … Niemi close to new home

Tom Gulitti of the Record: The NHL spent Monday reviewing Ilya Kovalchuk's 15 year, $100 million contract, with an announcement likely coming today. It is not known if the league has already let the Devils know their decision, before it…

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