Tag: Milan Lucic

NHL Rumors: Jets, Islanders and Kings

On the Winnipeg Jets, NY Islanders and LA Kings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Andrew Ladd last asking price was a six-year deal at $41 million ($6.83 million), and talks have now gone cold. The Panthers and Blackhawks are two…

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NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Left Wingers

NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the left wingers that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. There are a couple free agent left wingers that could be moved at…

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Rumors: Benning On The Trade Market and Possible Rentals

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Canucks GM Jim Benning on the trade market. “It’s so close right now, with so many teams still in the playoff race,” said old friend Jim Benning, the general manager of one such club,…

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Rumors II: Kings, Bruins and Ducks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Milan Lucic is loving LA. His family is adjusting to LA as well. Lucic will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, and he'd like to stay. "I feel…

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Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Canucks GM Jim Benning said he's getting calls daily on trade possibilities. Benning also acknowledged that he is one of the most active GMs making calls. Matthew Sekeres: Benning on the trade deadline: "Continue…

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Rumors IV: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Flames and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It is believed that the Tampa Bay Lightning may have made a contract offer to Steven Stamkos in recent weeks. Friedman guesses the number started with an eight. Arizona Coyotes…

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Rumors II: Ducks, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning and More

Sportsnet Headlines Damien Cox: Some teams were surprised that the Penguins were willing to take Carl Hagelin because he has three years left on his deal. Some are wondering if the Ducks are setting themselves up to get Jonathan Drouin.…

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Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Blue Jackets and Rangers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Vincent Lecavalier - Luke Schenn trade to the Kings cleared $4 million in salary cap space for the Flyers. The trade gives they more flexibility to move players back and…

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Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Jackets, Canadiens and Oilers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... The Fourth Period: If the Canucks are out of the playoff race by the trade deadline, they may look to move some of their pending free agents for draft picks and prospects. Pending unrestricted free…

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Rumors II: Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Jets, Jackets and Sharks

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Penguins have been listening to offers on winger Chris Kunitz. David Peron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Something has to give soon in Anaheim, and the betting…

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Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Ducks, Scouting and Devlis

On the Maple Leafs ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Pending free agent, James Reimer has increased his value to the Maple Leafs with his play in the past month. It seems unlikely that they will re-sign him. Jonathan Bernier has…

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Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins and Bruins

On the Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: McGran looking at which Maple Leafs  could stay around for their rebuild. Morgan Rielly - better than 90 percent. Jake Gardiner, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk and Scott Harrington…

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