Tag: Matt Murray

NHL Rumors: Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Lightning and Bold Predictions

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Bob McKenzie: There are no contract talks between the Jets and Jacob Trouba because of his trade request. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Think that Artemi Panarin would be looking for $7 to…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Penguins, Russell and Ristolainen

On the Ottawa Senators ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Ottawa Senators are watching Dennis Seidenberg at the World Cup of Hockey, and he'll likely sign with them after. Simmons wonders what rule the Toronto Maple Leafs will stretch…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are still interested in adding a top-four, puck-moving defenseman. They have the salary cap space to add one. The Bruins have depth at center that they could use as trade…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (chat) Heika notes that aside from how Tyler Seguin is skating with Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey, should watch how he plays on right wing.…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Vermette

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Robert Laflamme of NHL.com: Marc-Andre Fleury sat on the bench as Matt Murray led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup. Fleury has three years left on his deal at a $5.75 million cap hit and…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Penguin, Panthers, Canucks and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Sabres GM Tim Murray would likely trade Tyler Ennis for Ducks Cam Fowler. The Ducks may be looking to move Fowler because of the expansion draft and that he could be wiling to go to free…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: There are rumors of the Penguins moving Marc-Andre Fleury this offseason due to the expansion draft next year. The Penguins would be protecting Matt Murray over Fleury. GM Jim Rutherford isn't…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals and Penguins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons: As of Wednesday, it's believed the Toronto Maple Leafs will be keeping their No. 30 and No. 31 picks, but they will have trade options. On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the San Jose Sharks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Sharks GM Doug Wilson should focus on this offseason. 1. Sign Brent Burns to a long-term contract - Burns is eligible for a contract extension after July…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Ducks, Flames, Hawks, Pens and Islanders

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be 40-years old just after the season starts next year. He still wants to play and will go year-by-year from now on. His agent wouldn't comment…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery and Auston Matthews, it gives them a front-line center. Simmons writes: "And with free agency coming and Steven Stamkos…

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