Tag: Michael Del Zotto

Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes

Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…

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Rumors I: Flyers – Voracek, Del Zotto, Berube and Offseason Wants

Tim Panaccio: Jakub Voracek's agent said they don't expect any contract extension talks with the Flyers until late summer or in the fall. Not worried and are in no hurry. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers don't have…

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Rumors I: Coyotes, Leafs, Oilers, Canes, Kings, Flyers and Devils

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A couple sources say that Coyotes coach Dave Tippett has an out clause if the team is relocated and if there is an ownership change. There is a varying opinion on how much Shane Doan wanted to…

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Rumors I: Flyers, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Oilers

John Boruk: Flyers Vincent Lecavalier expects his future with the team for next season should be clearer by the draft. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Lecavalier basically said that he and head coach Craig Berube could not coexist if…

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Rumors: Wings, O’Reilly, Hyman, O’Connor, Del Zotto and Kessel

Elliotte Friedman: Red Wings director of pro scouting Mark Howe was at the Maple Leafs - Sabres game on Wednesday. The Red Wings have cap room for next season, but in 2016 they'll have free agents in Justin Abdelkader, Danny…

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Rumors: Flyers, Sabres, Penguins and Blues

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers big need is a No. 1 defenseman, but due to their salary cap issues, GM Ron Hextall said that player would have to come from within. Top prospects on their blueline include…

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Injuries: Penguins, Jets, Anderson, Hall, Lundqvist, Elias and More

Josh Yohe of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Evgeni Malkin will join the Penguins for part of their road trip to New Jersey, Dallas and Arizona. GM Jim Rutherford said at the GM meetings that Malkin would be out for a week or…

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Injuries: Penguins, Rangers, Senators, Wild, Leafs and Flyers

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin was injured 85 seconds into Saturday's game. He returned for four more shifts, but didn't come out for the second. Good news for them is that it may not be out…

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Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Sabres, Preds, Blues, Devils and Flyers

 Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There will be changes in San Jose if the Sharks miss the playoffs. Head coach Todd McLellan will certainly be let go, and many are wondering if GM Doug Wilson would be fired as…

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Injuries: Kane, Varlamov, Del Zotto, Robidas, Helm, Ducks and Tanev

Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago:  Blackhawks Patrick Kane won't be back this season unless they are able to get a couple rounds deep into the playoffs. "I think we're still a little bit of time left in the season here.…

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Rumors VII: Flyers, Oilers, Blues, Bruins, Habs, Devils, Blues and Stars

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers still have eight defenseman left on their roster, with six under contract for next year and RFA Michael Del Zotto. So the Flyers are not done dealing. “There’s some things we’ve got to…

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Rumors I: Tradability of Flyers Forwards and Defense

Tom Dougherty and Tim Riday: The Flyers won't be buyers at the deadline. Tradability of some of their forwards Vincent Lecavalier (34) 2014-2015 cap hit: $4.5 million Contract after 2015: $4.5 million; $3 million; $3 million; UFA. Possible landing spots: Nashville Tradability scale: 3…

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