Tag: Mike Modano

Ryan to Leafs unlikely … Volchenkov and Spezza update … Bruins how to trade Thomas this week

Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Despite some wishes from Leaf Nation, it's unlikely that Bobby Ryan will end up with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs have made no contact with the Ducks, but have been monitoring the situation.…

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Teemu Back? Kozlov Rips Coaches in Atlanta … Koivu Wants to Stay … Maple Leafs Coaches Safe

Randy Youngman of the OC Register: It's sounding more and more like Teemu Selanne might return to the Ducks next season and put off retirement for atleast one more season. •"If you had asked me two months ago, it would…

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No Gretzky in Dallas? Kovalchuk Waiting Until After Playoffs to Talk Contract … Vokoun on the Move?

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Yesterday it was rumored that Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, and Mike Modano might be interested in buying the Dallas Stars. After some investigation by Shoalts has revealed that Gretzky has not contacted the…

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Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull Trying to Buy the Dallas Stars

According to the Dallas Observer and TSN, Brett Hull is trying to bring Wayne Gretzky and Mike Modano on board to buy the Dalls Stars. "It's nothing formal, as if they're about to sign on the dotted line," says one…

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Michalek’s MRI Results Today … Hemsky Skating but Won’t be back … Captain Phaneuf?

Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: The results from Ottawa Senators forward Milan Michalek's MRI should be known later today. Michalek suffered an injury to his left leg after crashing into the net against Atlanta last week. Robert Tychkowski of…

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Wings Goalie Situation Status Quo for Next Year … Kariya back in St. Louis Next Year? Modano to Retire?

Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom will be playing in his 1,400th career game, but how many more will one of the games all time greats play in? "I am not going to decide anything right now," said…

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Vinny Staying in Tampa? Modano Decided to Stay … Chelios Recalled … Cherry On Headshots Videos

Martin Fennelly of the Tampa Tribune: New Tampa Bay Lightning owner, Jeffrey Vinik: "I have no problem having Vinny Lecavalier on the hockey team," Vinik said. "He's a great player, he's an elite player, he's part of the strong team…

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Plan B for some, Torres, Whitney and Ponikarovsky … Pony for at least a 2nd, Lou looking for a center now

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Plan B for teams who missed out on the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes. Raffi Torres of the Columbus Blue Jackets is up for grabs. LeBrun thinks Torres would fit in nicely in Pittsburgh, Burnside…

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Globe Sports talks some rumors on their Podcast, Lightning getting new owner that might want to move Vinny, Plenty of teams interested in Whitney

Globe Sports Podcast: A 1/2 hour podcast talking about the 'Hockey Summit' and the NHL's participation in the Olympics. They also talk about Dion Phaneuf, Ilya Kovalchuk, and other things happening on the trade front. Trade talk starts around the…

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Trade in the works for the Bruins? Sens, Oilers, and Flames looking to make moves … Flyers looking for D

Jimmy Murphy of NESN via Twitter: A trade is coming for the Boston Bruins, no other info. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators will be buyers this year, but not for Kovalchuck. The Senators will be looking…

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