Tag: Minnesota Wild

Boogaard passes away … Barnaby arrested … Osgood likely to retire … Why Radulov could be back with the Preds

New York Rangers forward Derek Boogaard passed away last night at the age 28. He was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment by his brothers. Michael Russo of the Star Tribune writes and excellent piece about the Boogeyman and is…

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New Bruins lines … No truth to Richards, Carter rumors just yet … Wild coaching candidates … Flyers notes

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: With Patrice Bergeron likely out to start the conference finals, Tyler Seguin is likely in. Seguin practiced on right wing yesterday with Rich Peverley and Michael Ryder. Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Chris Kelly will…

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Franzen re-injures ankle … Flyers off-season notes … Reasons why Lidstrom may not retire

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings forward Johan Franzen missed the 3rd period last night after re-aggravating his sprained ankle. Coach Mike Babcock said it will be up to Franzen if he goes Tuesday or not.…

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Bryzgalov heading back to Russia? Markov and Canadiens to talk … Plenty of options for Boudreau if fired … 4 ‘Canes UFAs

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: A credible Russian media source is saying that SKA of the KHL has started negotiationg with Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. SKA was the team that signed Evgeni Nabokov last season. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Tretiak says…

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Wild could move Burns … Avs best bet for Vokoun … Pronger unlikely for tonight … Bogosian’s future

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Minnesota Wild may consider moving defenseman Brent Burns because they may not want to pay him $5 million a season when his current contract runs out after next year. They'll want offense in…

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Bolland and Pronger doubtful for their Game 3’s … Bob or Boosh? Burke to put out an offer sheet? Options for Leafs

Chris Kuc via twitter: David Bolland is doubtful for Game 3 according to coach Joel Quennville. Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Backstrom and Arnott trade places at yesterday's practice. Capitals forward lines: Ovechkin-Arnott-Knuble, Sturm-Backstrom-Semin, Laich-Johansson-Chimera, Hendricks-Gordon-Bradley, King-Beagle-Fehr Sam Carchidi…

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Wild fire Richards … Knuble re-signs with Capitals … Free agent notes on Parise, Vokoun, Stillman, MacArthur, Green, and Hedberg

Joe Yerdon via twitter: The Minnesota Wild have fired head coach Todd Richards. Mike Vogl via twitter: The Capitals have re-signed forward Mike Knuble to a 1 year, $2 million deal. Rich Chere via twitter: There have been no more…

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Perry was almost traded to Oilers … Injury notes on Spacek, Lecavalier, Clowe, Green, Hamhuis, Miller, Havlat and 3 Senators

Randy Youngman of the OC Register: In 2003-04, the Anaheim Ducks almost traded Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks were prepared to send Perry and a 2004 1st round pick to the Oilers for center Mike Comrie. Comrie…

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College Free Agent – Stephane Da Costa

Mar. 31st: 12:27 PM: Mike McMahon via twitter: Sources saying that Da Costa could make his NHL debut with the Senators on Saturday against the Maple Leafs. 11:56 AM: Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Hearing that Ottawa has landed Da Costa…

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Sunday morning rumors and notes

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Coyotes know they need to re-sign Ilya Bryzgalov, but how much can they afford. He currently is making $4.25 million, and they may not be able to go higher than $5.25 million per…

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Video link to Heatley hit … Afternoon injury updates … Preds-Weber talks on hold till off-season

TSN: Link to video of SJ-Dallas game. Dany Heatley to have hearing regarding his head shot today. Douglas Murray also delived a questionable hit to Loui Eriksson. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Stars coach Marc Crawford via text about Erickson, "He's…

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Crosby skates … Pronger out 3-4 weeks, surgery tomorrow … New concussion protocol

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sidney Crosby has been symptom free for a couple days and skated today. He's still day-to-day. Standard rehab protocol usually calls for 2 to 3 weeks before playing after being out 2 1/2 months. Will DePaoli…

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