Tag: Milan Lucic

Rumors VI: Bruins, Kings, Ducks, Oilers, Pens, Sharks and Canes

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has talked trade with the Blues, Sabres and even the Maple Leafs. The asking prices have been too high, but they should start to drop for players like Chris Stewart as GM…

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Rumors V: Bruins, Kings, Oilers, Jackets, Rangers, Pens and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Bruins haven't been able to find a Johnny Boychuk replacement since they traded him at the start of the season.Has Milan Lucic's physical game caught up to him? Would the Bruins consider trading…

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Rumors I: Bruins Edition: Chiarelli, Julien, Chara, Eriksson and Seidenberg

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If the Bruins miss the playoffs, Peter Chiarelli and/or Claude Julien could pay the price. “Whether it’s Cam or Charlie who said we’re all under review, I understand that,” Chiarelli said. “We’ve had a…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Okposo, Malkin, Rinne, Howard, Phaneuf and Many More

Katie Strang: Source confirmed that Islanders Kyle Okposo's injury was a detached retina. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Johsnton said that Evgeni Malkin is "pretty close right now" and could play tonight. Renaud Lavoie: Predators Pekka Rinne is feeling better and the…

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Rumors IV: Doan, Leafs, Bruins and Jets

8:15 PM: Since we already started with the Doan rumor, we might as well continue with it. Anyways here you go: #ShaneDoan, Antoine Vermette and 2nd round pick to @NHLJets for Evander Kane, Jay Harrison and 4th round pick #Coyotes—…

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Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers, Wild and Devils

Craig Custance of ESPN: Mike Babcock would be the long-term dream solution for the Maple Leafs behind the bench. Dan Bylsma could be another good fit, with Peter DeBoer another possibility. Their core of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson,…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres and Canucks

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: When asked if his players should feel uncomfortable in the dressing room, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said, "Absolutely. Absolutely." They are getting healthy, but may not be together long. “It’s never fun to be…

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Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Blues

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger:  "I look at Boston as a team perhaps getting involved in something as early as this week." ... "we've been talking about the Vermette rumours for weeks. I know Boston is a team that has considerable…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Bruins, Rangers and Wild

Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes new majority owner, Andrew Barroway, said he's committed to making the Coyotes work in Glendale. The five-year, $50 million in loses trigger is still in place.  Barroway added that he has no interest…

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Rumors: Bruins, Lightning, Wild, Maple Leafs and Kings

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins Milan Lucic has one year left on his deal, with a $6 million cap hit. He's been inconsistent this season. The Bruins will have to decide this they'll want to extend him or…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Canucks, Oilers, Leafs, Preds and Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (answering questions in his mailbag) A T.J. Oshie deal is possible, and the Blues and Bruins are talking. Oshie would be a better fit with the Bruins than Loui Eriksson will ever be. Shane Doan doesn't…

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