Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ...  Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Rangers, Avs, Islanders, Sens and more

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth will miss four to weeks with a knee injury and will likely be put on the LTIR. Putting him on the LTIR will give the Flyers enough…

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NHL Injuries: Canes, Kings, Avs, Flyers, Sabres, Sharks, Pens and Coyotes

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Hine: Bryan Bickell on his MS symptoms: "The symptoms I had before, they treated those symptoms & everything passed. We figured it out & got fixed & I was playing again." On the Los Angeles Kings…

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NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Flyers, Stars and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Terrell Williams of NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. "First and foremost, the most important thing is for Bryan to take care of himself and our thoughts are with him and his…

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NHL Rumors: The Cost and Potential Landing Spots for Jacob Trouba

On Jacob Trouba ... Gary Lawless: After making some calls around the league yesterday, the Jets don't have interest in trading Trouba unless they can get a left-handed defenseman of similar ability and age. Gary Lawless: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff…

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Morning Hits: Stars, Duchene, Blues, Oilers and Las Vegas

On Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn ... Shawn McKenzie: Team Canada coach Mike Babcock said that Tyler Seguin has an ankle injury. Seguin tried to play through it, but it wasn't getting better. Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey and Matt Duchene

On Jimmy Vesey ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Jimmy Vesey's agent, Peter Donatelli, said yesterday that the Chicago Blackhawks will be on Vesey's shortlist of teams when he becomes a free agent on August 15th. “Chicago will be a…

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NHL Rumors: Insider Trading – Lucic, Russell, Okposo, Landeskog and More

TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic has narrowed it down to two teams. As many as 10 teams were interested this week. Bob McKenize: Word was that the Oilers would offer a seven year, $42 million deal for Lucic.…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Bruins and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mike Kelly: It may not be smart for the Oilers to trade Taylor Hall, but how else are they going to be able to trade for a top pairing defenseman? Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It would take a really good offer for the Senators to trade their No. 12 pick. “For us to move away from No. 12, it will take a significant…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres and Trade Talk

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Multiple sources saying not much has changed with regards to Milan Lucic - LA Kings contract talks. The Kings are still holding firm on three years maximum at $6 million. Jon Rosen:…

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NHL Rumors: World Cup, Canadiens and Jets

On the World Cup ... Aivis Kalnins: Team Russia has said they won't replace defenseman Slava Voynov on their roster, and that he will be a part of their team at the World Cup of Hockey. They have contacted their…

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