Tag: Mike Ribeiro

Rumors XII: Predators, Blues, Goalies and Devils

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators are close to a contract extension with free agent center Mike Fisher. It could be finalized this week according to Fisher's agent Todd Reynolds. The deal is likely for two-years. The Predators don't intend…

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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 II: Hurricanes, Predators, Flyers and Red Wings

Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes need to re-sign or trade Eric Staal and Cam Ward. Both of their contracts expire at the end of next season. If the Hurricanes trade Eric, his brother Jordan may…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Penguins, Avalanche, Senators and Leafs

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins Carl Soderberg will get a big raise from his $1,008,333. He has priced himself out the Bruins lineup and they have a suitable replacement in Ryan Spooner. Soderberg won't have a lot of…

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Rumors I: Predators, Coyotes and Kings

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators and Mike Ribeiro's agent have spoken twice and the past two weeks. Agent Don Meehan said that talks are in the preliminary stages. "We haven't taken it any further than that," Meehan said…

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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: 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: Kovalachuk, Devils and Top 10 UFAs

Craig Custance of ESPN: On Ilya Kovalchuk and the KHL. “That’s his league,” said the KHL’s leading goal-scorer Steve Moses, who is heading to the NHL next season with the Nashville Predators. “Everything is focused around him, as far as…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Ribeiro and Matthews

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings don't really have any cap concerns for next season, but they have the option to create more space if they want. Three questions for the Red Wings.1. Will they buy out Stephen Weiss?…

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Rumors I: Visnovsky, Blue Jackets and Predators

Brian Compton: Lubomir Visnovsky said that he'd like to remain with the Islanders if it's possible. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Jarmo Kekalainen said that contract talks won't begin with their UFAs and RFAs until later on in May after the…

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Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…

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