Tag: Michael Leighton

Kaberle trade talk heating up … Spezza for the 4th pick? New GMs looking to make moves?

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Columbus Blue Jackets may be making a stronger push next season to make the playoffs, and could be kicking around the idea of trading their 4th overall draft pick. The Blue Jackets still need to…

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Kovalchuk offered $14 million per season? Flyers may not re-sign Leighten … Would the Bruins trade Bergeron?

Sport-Express.ru: The SKA St. Petersburg reportedly have increased their offer to Ilya Kovalchuk to 3 years and $42 million. It was reported that they previously offered Kovalchuk 3 years and $30 million. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Despite helping…

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Kulemin-Maple Leaf talks at a standstill … Zherdev wanting to return to NHL … Capitals looking for a #2 center

Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and winger Nikolai Kulemin are at a standstill. It is rumored that Kulemin is after a $3 million a year contract, after putting up 36 points in 78…

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Coyotes Staying in Phoenix? Sergei Kostitsyn done in Montreal … Flyers free agents

Scott Burnside of ESPN: Sources have told ESPN Friday night that the Ice Edge Holdings group and city of Glendale are going to sign a letter of exclusivity on Monday, as they've agreed on all points on in a new…

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No Recent Talks Between Ryan and Ducks Yet … Savard Passes Neuropsychological Test … Jagr Return? Lightning GM Search

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There has been no progress in contract negotiations between Bobby Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan's agent hasn't met with team since the end of the season, but believes the two sides will meet…

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Devils Not Talking to Ilya Yet … Flyer Injury Updates and the Goalie Situation … Gonchar Still in Penguins Plans

Mark Everson of the NY Post: There hasn't been a lot of negotiations between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk. The Devils have a track record of waiting to late on re-signing some of their key UFAs. Kovalchuk turned…

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Oilers Want Leafs Pick … Would Calgary trade Jarome? More on Philly’s Goaltending Options … Caps Wanted Kaberle?

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Edmonton Oilers reportedly offered the Boston Bruins, Dustin Penner and Tom Gilbert for the 1st round pick that belonged to the Maple Leafs. The Oilers may try again at Draft time with…

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Who’ll Buy the Coyotes? The Flyers Goaltending Issues … Kulemin Staying in Toronto?

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The League and Players will be voting on whether to fast-track new head-shot rules, which will most likely happen. Francois Beauchemin said to ESPN, "But I wish the league would have taken care of this last…

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Leighton out 8-10 … Some Habs Returning Soon … Tkachuk Retiring? Contract Extension for Markov?

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers have lost #1 goalie, Michael Leighton for 8-10 weeks with a high ankle sprain. Brian Boucher is now the #1. I wonder if they are wishing they picked up another goalie at…

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Wings to Talk to Lidstrom After the Season … MRI for Leighton Today … Malkin out tonight?

Susan Slusser of Fanhouse: Red Wings GM Ken Holland has talked to Jiri Hudler's agent about a possible return to the team next year, Hudler's agent told Holland he has an out clause in his Moscow contract. Holland talked to…

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Problems with Phoenix’s Potential New Owners? Leighton back in Philly? Forsberg Done for Good? Kings Showcasing Bernier?

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The Banks may not be willing to give the "Ice Edge" group the funds to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes for $160 million. Jeffery Vinik only paid about $100 million cash for the Tampa…

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The Day after Deadline Day

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli had a frustrating day yesterday. Though he did bring in Dennis Seidenberg, and cleared out a little room to bring in a scoring forward, that forward never showed up. The…

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