Tag: Michael Frolik

Rumors II: Phaneuf, Frolik, Ribeiro and Stars Free Agents

Ansar Khan: Have been told that the Red Wings are no longer interested in pursuing a Dion Phaneuf trade. Gary Lawless: Checked in with Michael Frolik's camp yesterday and they gave a "no comment." Adam Vingan: The Predators and Mike Ribeiro…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins, Wild, Sharks, Capitals and Flyers

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Eric Staal and the Hurricanes will meet to talk about his future. Staal will be a pending UFA after next season.They will either look to sign him to a cheaper contract extension or put him on…

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Rumors I: Canucks, Senators, Bruins and Red Wings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canucks are looking for a second round pick for Eddie Lack. Moving Lack would create room for Jacob Markstrom.The Blues have likely decided to move Brian Elliott. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…

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Top 25 2015 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

Well this is definitely not a list that will get GMs overly excited. There are some decent defensemen at the top that will get plenty of interest, but no one really jumps out as a "must have" guy. There is…

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Rumors II: Senators, Jets and Devils

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators finished their amateur scouting meetings last week, but there is still a lot for GM Bryan Murray and his staff to do in the upcoming weeks. Goalies - the Senators would like…

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Rumors I: Saad, Penguins, Stars, Oilers and Canucks

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Brandon Saad will be a RFA after the season and could tempt teams to tender him an offer sheet. GM Stan Bowman doesn't see him going anywhere though. "He's emerged as a guy…

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Rumors II: Frolik, Petry, Galchenyuk, Flyers and Bernier

Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Negotiations between the Jets and Michael Frolik's agent Alan Walsh appear to be stalled. Frolik may be better served not to sign a deal for big money as it may put too much…

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Rumors III: Senators, Stars, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Coyotes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have started contract talks with pending UFA goalie Andrew Hammond. "I have been in touch with Ottawa, however nothing is imminent," Plante said in a text message early Monday morning. "Andrew is…

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Rumors II: Penguins Offseason Outlook and Malkin Trade Destinations

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:  Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that ownership would not hold them back on potential buyouts, with Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz as possible candidates. “I have full support from ownership to do what's necessary…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Jets, Sharks, Devils and Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins vacant GM position is Don Sweeney's to lose. "You could throw huge names out there as candidates for this GM job, and there are some out there that are interesting, especially brilliant, young assistant…

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Rumors III: Jets, Blues, Bruins and Sharks

Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have eight UFAs (Michael Frolik, Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak, Jim Slater, Jiri Tlusty, Matt Halischuk, T.J. Galiardi and Adam Pardy) this season, and four to deal with in 2016 - Andrew Ladd,…

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Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…

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