Tag: Minnesota Wild

NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists From Eight Games Last Night

Scouting the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers ... Dennis Bernstein: Scouts/Reps listed for the Kings-Oilers: Canadiens (4), Ducks (3), Rangers (2), Blues (2), Bruins, Predators, Sabres, Hurricanes, Capitals, Lightning, Sharks, Devils and Blackhawks. Dennis Bernstein: Canadiens Marc Bergevin and Rick…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting, Canes, Wild, Blues, and Red Wings

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators ... Terry Koshan: Scouts listed for the Leafs-Predators: Kings (2), Penguins, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Rangers, Flames, Stars, Canadiens, Red Wings, Capitals, Devils, Bruins, Predators, Senators, Jets, Avalanche, Coyotes, Wild and Sabres. Scouting…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Leafs, Wild, Bruins and Ducks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Dale Weise thinks the odds of him being traded are higher than him remaining with the Canadiens. “For me to sit here and lie to you and say that I haven’t…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Stars, Rangers, Coyotes, Capitals and Leafs

On the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, Eric Staal and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The Canadiens are shopping Dale Weise. The asking price according to one source is a second and third round draft pick. Penguins GM Jim…

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NHL Rumors: Treliving Talks Flames … Scouting CGY-MIN

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: When asked if he'd like to return next year, pending UFA Karri Ramo said:"It's not a bad option." It doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, but can you really blame him? Aaron Vickers…

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NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Capitals are unlikely to make a significant move at the deadline, but could make a depth move. They will have two extra forwards when Jay Beagle returns -…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Maple Leafs and Headlines

On the future of John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't see Steven Stamkos wanting to go through another rebuild and sign with the Maple Leafs. The Leafs created future cap space by trading Dion Phaneuf.…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Detroit Red Wings

On Kyle Okposo ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Islanders Kyle Okposo is from Minnesota and friends are always asking if the pending UFA would consider returning home. Okposo said that he hasn't really considered it. Okposo on contract…

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NHL Rumors: Few Trade Options For The Minnesota Wild

On the Minnesota Wild ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger: "I still think that Minnesota is a team where (Drouin) would be a good fit." Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: There are few trade options out there that might help…

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Pucks In Depth: Andrew Ladd, Dennis Wideman, and the Minnesota Wild

JETS WOULD BE SMART TO TRADE LADD Barring a string of victories over the next few weeks, the Winnipeg Jets figure to be one of the more prominent sellers at this year’s trade deadline. While the Jets would like to…

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NHL Rumors: Wild, Jets, Panthers and Outdoor Games

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said yesterday that head coach Mike Yeo's job is safe. Fletcher on looking to make a trade to change their losing skid. "If there’s an…

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