Tag: Minnesota Wild

Injuries: Habs, Blues, Hawks, Bruins, Lightning, Sens and More

On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price will return from his injury and will start tonight. Arpon Basu: Torrey Mitchel won't be traveling with the team because of a lower-body injury. On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the…

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GIF: Should Beleskey Be Suspended For Slash On Zucker?

Bruins Matt Beleskey gives Wild's Jason Zucker a little slash as Zucker skates by him. It doesn't appear to be that hard, but gets Zucker in a back spot and he's forced to leave the game. Chad Graff: Zucker is…

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Rumors II: Avs, Ducks, Wild, Sens, Lightning, Blues and Jets

Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friemdman of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla told Adrian Dater that he won't approve any in-season trades for family reason. Friedman has zero evidence that Tyson Barrie is on the trade block, and thinks they would love…

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Stars and Wild

On the Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Joffery Lupul has been productive under Mike Babcock, scoring seven goals in 18 games. It is still too early to suggest there is a trade market for Lupul. The Maple Leafs…

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Injuries: Wild, Lightning, Isles, Panthers, Flames, Oilers and More

On the Wild ... Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune: Zach Parise has started skating on his own, but there is no timetable for his return. "He's getting better,'' Yeo said. "We'll see where he's at when we come home…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster notes, Lines, Pairings and Starters

Quick Hits ... David Pagnotta: Justin Abdelkader's new contract includes a no-trade clause in his first four years and then a limited no-trade clause for the last three years. Chuck Gormley: Brooks Orpik will be a game time decision with a…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 5

The Canadiens remain at the top as they received seven of eight first place rankings. The Stars hold down second spot, with the Rangers jumping from seventh to third. The Blues and Capitals round out this weeks top five. Since…

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Injuries: Pens, Habs, Lightning, Sharks, Wild, Leafs and More

On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis practiced yesterday. It seems that whatever tests were performed on Dupuis when he returned to Pittsburgh detected no blood clot-related problems. Seth Rorabaugh: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis has been…

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Rumors: Blackhawks, Wild and Avalanche

On the Blackhawks ... Chris Kuc and Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Both Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival are getting closer to returning to the Blackhawks lineup, but sources are saying they are pushing hard to trade for a…

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Rumors: Trade Market, Sharks and Bruins

On the trade market ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Speculation is that the Lightning are shopping defenseman Matt Carle and his $5.5 million cap hit through 2017-18. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said that 15 teams have players…

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Injuries: Wild, Red Wings, Blues, Oilers, Ducks, Sabres and Flyers

On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Zach Parise suffered an apparent right injury last night. The Wild are calling it a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Yeo said they'll have an update today. He'll be getting an…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 4

For the first time since week 1, there are more than just the Montreal Canadiens at the top of someone rankings - three teams received first place votes. The Dallas Stars have moved up two slots to second overall this…

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