Tag: Mikael Granlund

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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Rumors VI: Capitals, Semin, and Wild

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: After the Capitals re-sign Braden Holtby, Marcus Johansson and Evgeny Kuznetsov, GM Brian MacLellan could have around $6 million in cap space for a top-line right winger and a seventh defenseman. The Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Canadiens…

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Rumors II: Stars, Oilers, Wild and Sharks

On the Stars goalie search ... Dallas still interested in Cam Talbot but have reached out on a few other goalies. Looking for a 1A, 1B w/Kari Lehtonen.— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) June 27, 2015 On the Oilers goalie search ...…

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Rumors VIII: Wild, Predators and Stars

Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Things are quiet with the Wild. "We're relatively quiet," Fletcher insisted. "I don't know that we have a bunch going right now nor are we really trying to have much going on. From talking…

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Rumors II: Wild – Dubnyk, Sprugeon, Draft and RFAs

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher met with Devan Dubnyk, family and friends (his wife, son, parents, brother, sister, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, three buddies) yesterday morning for half an hour in Las Vegas. “We had a good…

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Rumors III: Wild – Dubnyk, Granlund and Michalek

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: There is a big gap between the money the Wild want to pay Devan Dubnyk on a three- or four-year deal, and what he'd like. There has been little to no communication between the…

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Rumors II: Wild and Predators

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Devan Dubnyk talks with the Wild began yesterday. GM Fletcher will meet with owner Craig Leipold this week to talk about their offseason plan and will put together their budget for next season. For…

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Rumors III: Wild, Lack, Soderberg and McBain

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild have about $61.9 million committed to nine forwards, five defensemen and two goalies as of now. They have to re-sign free agents Devan Dubnyk, Mikael Granlund, Erik Haula and Christian Folin. First…

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Rumors I: Wild Notes – Dubnyk, Stewart, Ballard and Backstrom

Dave Campbell in the Star Tribune: The Wild's top priority is to re-sign goalie Devan Dubnyk. "There's no secret that I've enjoyed my time here and want to be here, so there's no point in hiding that," Dubnyk said, "and…

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Rumors I: Wild Offseason Priorties and To-Do List

Craig Custance of ESPN: Wild offseason priorities.1. Sign Devan Dubnyk immediately - contract talks between the Wild and Dubnyk's camp were put on hold during the season, but both sides what to do deal. Shouldn't be that difficult to get…

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Quick Hits: Injuries, Draisaitl and Voynov

Michael Russo: Wild's Mikael Granlund will be out about a month after having surgery on his broken left wrist. Lou Korac: Blues Chris Porter was on crutches after the game. He'll be reevaluated in six weeks. Andy Strickland: Blues Carl…

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Injuries: Pens, Ducks, Blues, Oilers, Wild, Jackets, Devils and more …

Seth Rorabaugh: Penguins Kris Letang left last night's game with 2:30 left. He was putting little pressure on his right leg. Eric Stephens: Ducks Corey Perry  is skating in Anaheim, but is not ready to play. Lou Korac: Blues coach…

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