Tag: Matt Cullen

Rumors XII: Predators, Blues, Goalies and Devils

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators are close to a contract extension with free agent center Mike Fisher. It could be finalized this week according to Fisher's agent Todd Reynolds. The deal is likely for two-years. The Predators don't intend…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Flyers and Red Wings

Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes need to re-sign or trade Eric Staal and Cam Ward. Both of their contracts expire at the end of next season. If the Hurricanes trade Eric, his brother Jordan may…

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Rumors I: Boedker, Tikhonov, Cullen and Hamilton

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes GM Don Maloney is focusing on re-signing winger Mikkel Boedker. "Hopefully we'll get that done in relatively short order because he's important to us," Maloney said. "He's a key guy for us." Talks…

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Rumors II: Wild and Predators

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Devan Dubnyk talks with the Wild began yesterday. GM Fletcher will meet with owner Craig Leipold this week to talk about their offseason plan and will put together their budget for next season. For…

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Rumors I: McIntrye, Reilly, Peverley, Cullen, Sabres and Canucks

Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins prospect Zane McIntrye will be leaving the University of North Dakota and could be signing with the Bruins soon. Contract talks were expected to start yesterday according to his agent Neil Sheehy. McIntrye…

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Rumors I: Visnovsky, Blue Jackets and Predators

Brian Compton: Lubomir Visnovsky said that he'd like to remain with the Islanders if it's possible. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Jarmo Kekalainen said that contract talks won't begin with their UFAs and RFAs until later on in May after the…

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Injuries: Lightning, Predators, Blues, Stars, Kings, Penguins and More

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Tyler Johnson (upper-body) and Victor Hedman (lower-body) will be out this weekend. "I don't want to leave these guys to the point where their next game is…

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Rumors II: More Notes on Mike Richards

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Kings Dean Lombardi on Mike Richards trade talks and then placing him on waivers. "There were a few things but I don't think they were attractive," Lombardi told ESPN.com on Monday. "I don't expect him to…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Pens, Blues, Canes, Preds, Flyers and Rangers

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson is sure the Penguins have called the Oilers about David Perron in their search for a top-six winger. Matheson wonders if the Penguins have called UFA Ray Whitney. Have to think Martin Brodeur…

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Rumors II: Predators, Panthers, Wild, Stars and Oilers

Craig Custance of ESPN: If a team is looking for some depth upfront, they should call the Predators. Source saying that with Mike Fisher's return and the emergence of some of their young players, the Preds would be willing to…

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Rumors: Coaches, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Preds, Sharks, Devils and Flames

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If Sharks coach Todd McLellan gets fired, he won't be out of job for long. The Flyers and Maple Leafs could become possibilities if they decide to make changes as well. Possibly the Red…

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Rumors II: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Stars and Pending UFA Centers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sharks inconsistent play could put veterans Tyler Kennedy, Andrew Desjardins, Adam Burish, Scott Hannan and even goalie Antti Niemi on the trade market. They have some young players who are ready for bigger role within…

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