Tag: Matt Duchene

Afternoon notes on: Radulov, Duchene, Perry, Sbisa, Datsyuk, Letang, Backstrom, Eager and Wings starting goalies

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Alexander Radulov's Russian agent said there is no meeting with the KHL today. A decision is expected tomorrow. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche forward Matt Duchene will return to the lineup on Thursday. He…

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Fantasy Hockey notes: Duchene, Tyutin, Toews, Dubinsky, Anderson, Morrow, Nyquist, Ponikarovsky and starting goalies

Adrian Dater via twitter: Matt Duchene will be out 3-4 weeks with an ankle injury, surgery not needed. Bill Rabinowitz via twitter: Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin has a broken hand and is likely done for the year. Adam Jahns…

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Was Grabovski’s deal delayed? Canucks targeted teams for Hodgson deal … Injury notes on Duchene, Lupul, Armstrong, Dubinsky, Jagr, Jackman and Nikitin

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Friedman thinks the Mikhail Grabovski's deal could have been done a week or 2 ago but Burke may have wanted to see if he would get a crazy offer at the deadline. It's rumored that the…

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State of the Colorado Avalanche: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Nathan Coker, who can be found on twitter at @ncavalanche The trade deadline is less than a week away and already the Colorado Avalanche have pulled off a trade, sending RFA defense-man Kyle Quincey to the Tampa Bay…

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Afternoon NHL rumors and notes: Carter, Kings, Radulov, Ruutu, Capitals, Stastny, ‘Hawks, Glencross, Duchene, Green … Devils and Leafs lines

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson and Jeff Carter's agents won't speak publicly about the situation. Carter agent did confirm though that Carter has not requested a trade. There are probably 5 or 6 teams…

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Morning rumors involving: Ruutu, Clowe, Moen, Carter, Thomas, Canadiens, Hurricanes, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Crosby, Duchene, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Hurricanes have taken lots of calls on Tuomo Ruutu and he could be moved this week.  Sharks GM Doug Wilson said there was no chance Ryane Clowe is going anywhere. The Canucks and Red Wings…

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Ducks GM on a scouting trip … Blue Jackets to move some UFAs … Brodeur may not retire … Vanek has UBI or food poisoning or flu … Karlsson a late scratch

Craig Custance of ESPN: Ducks GM Bob Murray will have to decide by the trade deadline if this year is just a "hiccup or if there's something fundamentally wrong with the core of the team." Coach Bruce Boudreau doesn't think…

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Ehrhoff out weeks … Bozak could be out … Blake could return next week … Duchene out a month … Reimer to start

ESPN: Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff was injured in a fight last night in the first period. He didn't return, and according to coach Lindy Ruff, Ehrhoff will "miss some time ... probably weeks." Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Maple…

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Changes coming for Ducks? 8 teams called about Turris … Perron update … JVR out 1-2 weeks … More Leafs injuries

Randy Youngman of the OC Register: The Ducks have lost 6 in a row, and sit 1 point out of last place with 6-12-4 record. Is it time to fire the coach? Trade one of their top players? They're likely…

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Afternoon notes on the Flyers, Keith, Suter, Duchene, DiPietro, Gustavsson, Beagle, Mason … Lines for Rangers, Jets, Wild, Jackets and Caps

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: A source has said that the Flyers are not looking to make a move to bolster their depth. Danny Briere, Matt Read, Brayden Schenn and Chris Pronger are out. Briere is a possibility…

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Crosby feels he’s close … Habs and Lightning looking for Dman … Jets could show interest in Bourque … Reimer and Backes injured … Duchene on 4th line

Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby considers himself close to returning, but that doesn't mean he'll play in the next couple games. "I need to get in some contact, more than just one bump in a…

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RNH makes the Oilers … Pens cut roster, put Crosby and 4 others on IR … Roster notes for the Blackhawks, Isles, Preds, Sharks and Leafs

Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will start the season with the Oilers. RNH was skating with Ales Hemskyand Taylor Hall. “Ryan will start the season with us,” said Renney. “We all understand the parameters there that he…

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