Tag: Mike Santorelli

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: 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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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 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: Predators, Coyotes, Blackhawks Scouting and Wings

Thomas Willis of Nashville Predators: Predators GM David Poile on the trade deadline. “Fortunately for me, I was able to get out ahead of the deadline, which is probably every manager's ideal situation,” Poile said. “You don’t want to get…

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Videos: Leafs Still Shopping Players .. Have Done Well So Far

Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis isn't done shopping players. The Maple Leafs have done okay so far.

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Trade Target: Carolina Hurricanes Andrej Sekera

Andrej Sekera is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. With three points in…

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Rumors IV with Video: Chara, Seidenberg, Erikson, Kessel and Glencross

Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector on Bruins Zdeno Chara. Zdeno Chara turns 38 in March, and has become to the Bruins what Jarome Iginla was to the Calgary Flames: that ageing superstar whom the Bruins need to make the playoffs…

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Rumors III: Stars, Rangers, Leafs and Canadiens

Jimmy Hascup of USA Today: Stars GM Jim Nill on their trade deadline approach hasn't changed after Tyler Seguin's injury. "Not right now, no," general manager Jim Nill told USA TODAY Sports. "We still have a couple weeks to go,…

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Rumors IV: Leafs, Jagr, Zuccarello, Fisher, Devils, Jets, Hawks and More

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Andrej Sekera's name has comes up the most when teams are looking for a defenseman. Jeff Petry is getting more interest after the Franson trade as he's right-handed. The Penguins, Bruins, Canadiens, Lightning, Red Wings and…

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Rumors I: Leafs Edition: Franson, Santorelli, Phaneuf, Winnik and Bozak

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The Rangers, Canucks and Penguins had been interested in Leafs Mike Santorelli. On why Nonis made the move on Cody Franson and Santorelli on the weekend and not waiting until closer to the trade…

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Trade: Leafs Send Franson and Santorelli To The Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelli to the Nashville Predators for a 2015 first round pick, forward Brendan Leipsic and center Olli Jokinen. The 27-year old Franson was drafted 79th overall in the…

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