Tag: Milan Lucic

NHL Rumors: Oilers – Yakupov, Hall, Lucic and Shattenkirk

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers will almost surely trade Nail Yakupov at the draft. Do the Oilers include Yakupov in a package? Trade him for a draft pick? Would the Hurricanes…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings – Lucic, Lewis and King

On the Los Angeles Kings, Milan Lucic, Trevor Lewis, Dwight King and Jason Demers ... Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic in a text message said that he'll be going to free agency. The Los Angeles Kings still have time to make…

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NHL Rumors: Top NHL Free Agents and the Washington Capitals

On the top 25 NHL Free Agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: 25. Michael Grabner - Toronto Maple Leafs 24. Matt Martin - New York Islanders 23. Shane Doan - Arizona Coyotes 22. James Reimer - San Jose Sharks 21.…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins .... Steve Zipay: Hearing that the Chicago Blackhawks are seriously kicking tires on Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin. It would be interesting to see how they could create the salary cap space. Steve…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Coyotes, Boedker, Drouin and More

On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Shannon: Have been told that Pavel Datsyuk's contract will be terminated for "anticipatory breach" and he'll be able to sign in the KHL. Since it's a 35+ contract, his cap hit will still…

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NHL Rumors: Salary Cap, Kings and Red Wings

On the Salary Cap ... Renaud Lavoie: The NHLPA will exercise the 5 percent escalator clause, but they won't make it official until everyone is on board with it. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres and Trade Talk

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Multiple sources saying not much has changed with regards to Milan Lucic - LA Kings contract talks. The Kings are still holding firm on three years maximum at $6 million. Jon Rosen:…

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NHL Rumors: Top Buyout Candidates

On the Top Buyout Canadidates ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 13 players who teams could consider buying out this offseason. Jared Cowen - Toronto Maple Leafs - one year, $4.5 million. Leafs would get $650,000 in cap…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Avs, Jets, Flames and Maple Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The two additional years at $6 million a season that Milan Lucic is looking for is not a small gap. The Kings have to watch their spending as Tyler Toffoli will also…

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NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic – Kings, Canucks and Oilers

On the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Milan Lucic ... News 1130 Sports: Milan Lucic's agent, Gerry Johansson, said that there have been no contract talks with the Los Angeles Kings lately. Johansson said: "Milan Lucic would love to re-sign…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Devils, Kings, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Star: Talk out of Winnipeg has some scouts liking Jesse Puljajarvi over Patrick Laine. On the New Jersey Devils ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that the Devils are on a…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers – Lucic, Hall, RNH and Eberle

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer, CHED radio host, talked about the Oilers potential interest in Milan Lucic and the possibilities of trading Taylor Hall or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for a top defenseman. “Milan…

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