Tag: Matt Beleskey

Rumors X: Michalek, Blues, Oilers, Sabres, Kings, Bruins, Ducks and Pens

  Not done but STL still working on deal for ARI D Zbynek Michalek. ZM currently injured (concussion) but conditional pick(s) could work. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2015 Looks like Michalek to Blues is close to being done.…

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Rumors VIII: Blackhawks, Kings, Ducks, Bruins, Coyotes and Leafs

Blackhawks listening on Rantta but not shopping him... if someone offers up a deal that makes sense, perhaps. But Chicago not pushing it — Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) March 2, 2015 I usually hate reporting what's NOT happening, but LA has…

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Rumors V: Sharks, Top 20 Trade Bait, Sens and Belesky

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks GM Doug Wilson hasn't approached Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau to ask them if they'd be willing to waive their no-clauses. Marleau on if he were to be approached and if…

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Rumors I: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Blues, Canucks, Caps and More

Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Five teams that need to make an impactful trade at the deadline1. Ducks - Need to upgrade their blueline. Dion Phaneuf, Jeff Petry and Zbynek Michalek. 2. Bruins - Only two points up on Florida for…

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Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…

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Rumors IX: Sharp, Cole, Horcoff, Beleskey, Michalek, Petry and Sens

Chris Kuc: The agent for Patrick Sharp, Rick Curran, spoke with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on Thursday and was assured that they have "no intention" of trading Sharp. David Pagnotta: Sharp talk should be quieted, but some teams still think…

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Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Capitals, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Devils

Lance Pugmire: Ducks Sami Vatanen is out four to six weeks. Matt Beleskey will be out two to four weeks. Eric Stephens: Vatanen and Beleskey will both be back for the playoffs. Ducks at the deadline may be a little…

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Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Predators

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Despite where they site the standings, the Blue Jackets won't be holding a fire sale. They will listen to offers and will likely make a move or two. "Well, we haven’t seen our team healthy all…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…

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Rumors I: Myers, Fowler, Timonen, Matthias and Beleskey

Renaud Lavoie: Trade talks between the Ducks and Sabres have intensified on Tyler Myers. Other teams are still interested in Myers as well. Nichols on Hockey: Renaud Lavoie on WGR 550 yesterday on his Ducks-Sabres report. “That's interesting because yesterday…

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Rumors IV with Video: Jackets, Hurricanes, Ducks, Sabres and Bruins

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Though he's been one of their more consistent players the past few season, Blue Jackets Mark Letestu could be traded by the deadline. Letestu is a pending UFA and contract talks have barely started.…

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Top 25 2015 NHL Free Agents

You may not agree with our rankings, but here is our initial 2015 Top 25 NHL free agent list. In creating this list we took into consideration factors such as players age, position, injury history, likelihood of signing with another team,…

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