Tag: Minnesota Wild

Injuries: Zetterberg, Krejci, Campbell, Phaneuf, Kane and More

Ansar Khan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg said that he's still having headaches and concussion symptoms (not calling it a concussion). They are not sure when he can return. Boston Bruins: David Krejci: "I know they said 4-6 weeks but I’m going…

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Trade: Wild Acquire Sean Bergenheim for 2016 Pick

The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Sean Bergenheim and 2016 7th round pick from the Florida Panthers for a 2016 3rd round pick. The 31-year old Bergenheim was drafted 22nd overall in the 2002 draft by the Islanders. He carries…

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Rumors VII: Jackets Ask Wisniewski for List, Islanders and Wild

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets James Wisniewski has a modified no-trade list where he can name 10 teams he won't accept a trade too. The Blue Jackets asked him to submit a list last Monday, the…

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Injuries: Updates On Over 16 Players Including Some Big Names

Dan Murphy: Canucks GM Jim Benning didn't give a timetable for Ryan Miller's return. He said they are prepared to go with Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom for weeks if need be. Elliotte Friedman: Markstrom was an emergency call-up, so…

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Injuries: Coyotes, Senators, Sabres, Bruins, Wild, Oilers and Islanders

Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Zbynek Michalek was at the rink yesterday getting treatment. He won't play today, still day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Alec Bolduc could play. Don Brennan: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirms that Robin Lehner and Clarke MacArthur have…

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Injuries: Jets, Habs, Oilers, Flyers, Hawks, Leafs, Isles and More

Ken Wiebe: Jets Blake Wheeler left after blocking a Matt Niskanen shot off the inside of his left leg. Arpon Basu: Canadiens Alexei Emelin will be out at least a week, but it could be more. Sergei Gonchar should be…

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Rumors I: Flames, Habs, Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some GMs who are concerned that the players won't use their five percent escalator to increase next seasons salary cap.Curtis Glencross has a no-trade clause. The Bruins, Penguins, Lightning (possibly) and the Jets have…

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Rumors VII: Penguins, Jets, Wild, Canadiens and Olympics

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins are looking add forward and defenseman, or at least one of them. They are keeping an eye on Maple Leafs Daniel Winnik and Mike Santorelli, but they aren't alone. It is believed that the…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 18

Three different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five apiece. Six different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…

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Injuries: Hall, Mason, Scrivens, Lundqvist, Timonen and more

Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: MRI showed that Oilers Taylor Hall has a cracked bone in his lower leg and will be out up to six weeks. Hall was hit with a shot in his lower leg during a…

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Rumors III: Friedman Roundup

Elliotte Friendman of Sportsnet: Jets Evander Kane was scratched from last night's game which was in his hometown. Jets coach Paul Maurice didn't say it was injury related. Sabres Cody Hodgson was benched last Friday. If the Sabres were to…

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LeBrun’s Rumblings: Sens, Leafs, Oilers, Preds, Sharks and Wild

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Senators GM Bryan Murray didn't want Marc Methot contract negotiations to drag on this far. Methot's agent retired, and is now being handled by Mike Luit. The sides met last week, and if he's not signed…

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