Tag: Mark Streit

Rumors: Senators and Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: With the roster freeze approaching, Garrioch thinks that now is the time for GM Bryan Murray to make a deal. Problem being, the market is soft and it's not…

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Rumors: Stars, Jets, Panthers, Preds and Sens

On the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Stars are likely looking to add a veteran, top-four defenseman by the trade deadline. Pending UFAs they could look at include…

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Rumors II: Kings, Flyers, Bruins and Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... David Pagnotta: Anze Kopitar's agent, Pat Brisson on negotiations: "unlike what has been reported, we have nothing to report" David Pagnotta: Brisson wouldn't comment any further on the Kopitar situation. A Kings…

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Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Sens, Flyers, Coyotes and More

On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette have been battling injuries. Tyler Johnson briefly left Saturday's game after taking a hit from Dave Bolland. On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Teemu Pulkkinen skated yesterday and…

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Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some League Notes

INJURY NOTES ... On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival will play tonight. On the Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Zach Bogosian is happy with the way full practices have gone.…

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Rumors: Blues, Flyers and Jets

On the Blues ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on the Blues. “And Doug Armstrong is trying to get some work done too. But he doesn’t want to make a trade through a position of…

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Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Oilers, Bruins, UFAs, and Flyers

Brian Costello: The Flames could get a better return in a trade for Jonas Hiller than they could with Kari Ramo. Would the Flames be comfortable with a Ramo-Joni Ortio pairing if Hiller is moved a team like Buffalo? Jonathan…

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Rumors II: Flyers – Free Agent and Draft Notes

Tim Riday of CSN Philly: Looking at Flyers free agents who could be re-signed and those that may not be.Ryan White - the versatile depth forward should be re-signed. Good fit for their third or fourth line. Chris VandeVelde -…

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs

Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…

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Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…

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Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes

Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…

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