Tag: Mikael Granlund

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Hanzal, Granlund, Niederreiter, Kuemper, Pominville and White

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: It seems unlikely that the Wild will re-sign trade deadline acquisition Martin Hanzal because they don't have a lot of cap space and his inconsistent production. Hanzal said he'll…

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Western Injuries Non-Playoffs: Kings, Sharks, Wild and Blackhawks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: The LA Kings announced yesterday the following medical procedures. Tyler Toffoli - had minor surgery on his left knee and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Derek Forbort - had minor…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Wild, Sabres Islanders and the Maple Leafs

On the Minneota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) Multiple sources have said on different occasions that the Minnesota Wild and the Buffalo Sabres spoke about winger Evander Kane. Given Kane's $5.25 million salary, and even if the…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Coyotes and Stars

On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: The Senators are one of a handful of teams that have interest in defenseman Dennis Seidenberg. Seidenberg's had a strong World Cup and the first team to make a competitive offer to him,…

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NHL Rumors: Mostly Wild with some Kings, Coyotes and Oilers

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: The Wild haven't decided if they will buy out the final year of Thomas Vanek or not. Buying out Vanek would save the Wild $5 million next season. “The…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It would take a really good offer for the Senators to trade their No. 12 pick. “For us to move away from No. 12, it will take a significant…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Top Trade Bait and KHL

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: It appears that Kyle Okposo and Matt Martin will be testing free agency. Sources saying that the Islanders haven't spoken with the either players agent since the end of the…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: (from earlier this week) Deciding on a new head coach will be the Wild's top priority. The only players that likely won't be shopped are Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, Mikko…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and LA Kings

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild enter the offseason with salary cap issues and no picks in the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th rounds. The following five players almost take up half the Wild's…

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Rumors II: Wild, Ducks and Lightning

On the Minneota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild fans were disappointed when they weren't able to land Ryan Johansen in a trade. They Wild would have had to move salary if they were able to land…

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Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits

Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…

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