Tag: Minnesota Wild

Rumors II: Reilly, Blackhawks, Canucks, Fehr and Flyers

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are allowing Mike Reilly's agent, Pat Brisson, to talk to other teams. GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed reports that Reilly and Brisson are talking to teams this week at the Draft Combine.…

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Rumors II: Ducks, Wild and Coyotes

Lance Pugmire of the LA Times: The Ducks have the cap space available and would have to spend a lot to retain UFA Matt Beleskey, who will have a bidding war for his services if he reaches the open market.…

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Rumors II: Wild and Predators

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Devan Dubnyk talks with the Wild began yesterday. GM Fletcher will meet with owner Craig Leipold this week to talk about their offseason plan and will put together their budget for next season. For…

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Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres

Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…

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Rumors III: Wild, Lack, Soderberg and McBain

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild have about $61.9 million committed to nine forwards, five defensemen and two goalies as of now. They have to re-sign free agents Devan Dubnyk, Mikael Granlund, Erik Haula and Christian Folin. First…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs and Canadiens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers used Justin Schultz and Oscar Klefbom as their top defensive pairing last season. The Oilers don't have a legit top 2 defenseman. Getting one in his prime is slim, so they might…

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Rumors I: Blues, Wild, Petry, Stoll, Subban and McIntyre

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues owner Tom Stillman doesn't deny hearing the rumors that some players were not happy with coach Ken Hitchcock, though downplayed if they were universal. “I know there is a lot of…

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Rumors I: Wild Notes – Dubnyk, Stewart, Ballard and Backstrom

Dave Campbell in the Star Tribune: The Wild's top priority is to re-sign goalie Devan Dubnyk. "There's no secret that I've enjoyed my time here and want to be here, so there's no point in hiding that," Dubnyk said, "and…

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Rumors IV: Wild and Flyers

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: If the Wild buyout Niklas Backstrom, they'll have about $11 million in cap space with only 15 players under contract, which doesn't include Devan Dubnyk. The Wild have some veterans that have contracts that…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Wild, Predators, Senators and Matthews

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Oilers are one of the teams interested in 22-year old Swiss defenseman Dean Kukan. 27-year old Jakub Nakladal (CZE) is also being looked at.The Maple Leafs and Capitals have looked at 28-year old Derek Ryan.…

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Rumors I: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Penguins and Wild

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will have a few difficult decisions this offseason, but it shouldn't have the drama like in past seasons - their contract talks (or lack of) with Ryan Johanson and Sergei Bobrovsky.…

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Rumors I: Wild Offseason Priorties and To-Do List

Craig Custance of ESPN: Wild offseason priorities.1. Sign Devan Dubnyk immediately - contract talks between the Wild and Dubnyk's camp were put on hold during the season, but both sides what to do deal. Shouldn't be that difficult to get…

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