Tag: Marcus Kruger

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks blueline is deeper than it was last season, but they are thinner up front. The Blackhawks need to trade for a top-six winger before the trade…

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Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Coyotes, Kings, Sharks, Ducks and Preds

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Forward Marcus Kruger is out for two to three weeks and has been put on the IR. The Blackhawks are hopeful that Marian Hossa is able to return on Thursday. On…

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NHL Rumors: 2018 Winter Olympics, Blue Jackets and Blackhawks

On the 2018 Olympics ... Pierre LeBrun: Gary Bettman has said the owners aren't really interested in going to the 2018 Olympic's in South Korea, but Donald Fehr (executive director of the NHLPA) thinks they'll be going. "I'm more optimistic now…

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NHL Injuries: Predators, Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Lightning and Rangers

On the Nashville Predators ... Brooks Bratten of NHL.com: The Nashville Predators have put defenseman P.K. Subban on the IR with an upper-body injury. He will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks. "It's tough when you take people out…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The LA Kings can't go the rental route again. Their problem is who/what do they have to offer to make a big move? They could be stuck with the roster they currently…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks … Sabres and Others Looking For Blueline Help

On the Chicago Blackhawks ...  Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: (mailbag) Scott Darling wants to remain with the Blackhawks, but he wants to be a No. 1 goalie at some point. The 28-year old Darling will be an unrestricted free…

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NHL Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Stars, Bruins, Flyers, Canadiens and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Captain Jonathan Toews left last night's game in the second period. Coach Joel Quenneville said it was an upper-body injury and they should now more today. They are hopeful it's…

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Rumors and Notes: Seidenberg, Price, Hurricanes, Rakell and Kruger

On Dennis Seidenberg ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Dennis Seidenberg is hoping his play at the World Cup will get him a NHL deal. Seidenberg was bought out by the Bruins after last season. His family has remained in Boston.…

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NHL News: World Cup, Injuries, PTOs and Retirement

On the World Cup of Hockey ... Aaron Ward: Marian Hossa report is that his injury isn't serious and has told the team he will be fine. Craig Custance: Marian Hossa joined Team Europe on their flight to Montreal last…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avs, Jets and Las Vegas

*** A couple quick posts with embedded tweets to get them out there before they are dated *** Things seem oddly quiet in Buffalo. I wonder if all hell is going to break loose after about 5 p.m. or so.…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Blackhawks, Wild, Panthers and Coyotes

*** A couple quick posts with embedded tweets to get them out there before they are dated *** On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Fits with what Yzerman said yesterday, "We know where we're at" with Stamkos #TBLightning https://t.co/0vOtf7RLSV —…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning and Flames

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Stan Bowman, who held a teleconference a few mins ago, said talks with Shaw's agent are ongoing but has "no progress to report." #Blackhawks — Brian Hedger (@BrianHedger) June 23, 2016 #Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman…

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