Tag: Minnesota Wild

Bruins trading for the 4th overall pick? Weiss not getting traded?

Brandon Worley of the NBCsports.com: I'm shaking my ahead over this one, as there seems to be many holes. According to Worley's 'reliable source', the Boston Bruins would send Marc Savard, RFA Blake Wheeler, and the 15th overall pick to…

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Win the Cup, get a kick to the gut …Kulemin wants to be a Maple Leaf, a $1 million apart … Broken record in Philly …

James Duthie via Twitter: So the 'Hawks win the cup, everyone is happy, in the back of the minds of management, they start shaking their heads .... Their salary cap issue already a problem, and now it just got worse.…

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No big offer for Kovalchuk from KHL? No over-paying on Kulemin … Bertuzzi gets 2 year offer

Chris Botta of AOL Fanhouse: It was rumored yesterday that Ilya Kovalchuk received a $14 million per season contract offer from the KHL, but a 'reliable source' tells Fanhouse that, that is not the case. New Jersey's 1st round playoff…

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Could Spezza end up in Edmonton? Volchenkov not going to Washington

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if Jason Spezza would be good fit for the Oilers, and if the same players they offered up for Dany Heatley could get it done? Spezza is due to make $35 million…

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Nabokov’s time in San Jose running out … Wild could look to adding another 1st round pick

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild have an extra 2nd round picks, 3 picks in the top 57, and 4 picks in the top 69. The Wild's GM Chuck Fletcher treats draft picks as 'currency' and may…

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Colorado Defenseman Outlook … Lightning not good for Yzerman? Hamhuis a good fit in Minnesota

John Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson doesn't think Steve Yzerman will take the Tampa Bay Lightning GM job, as they are "set up to fail". The Oilers should go after Dustin Byfuglien and his $3 million contract. They have…

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Would the Caps Trade Semin? Lou wants Kovalchuk and Martin Re-signed

Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello has said that coach Jacques Lemaire will be back coaching next season, and that he'll try to re-sign Ilya Kovalchuk. There have been no talks as of yet between Lamoriello and…

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Kovalchuk Open to Anything … What Will the Devils Do? Jagr Re-signs with Omsk? Doan a Game Time Decision

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk said he is "open to anything", and enjoyed his time with the Devils (not including the 1st round loss). “I love everything here,” Kovalchuk said. “I think it’s a great organization. I appreciate…

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Salary Cap Going Up? Marleau to LA? Hudler Returing to Red Wings

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: It appears that the NHL salary cap could be going up next season. A 'team source' told Simmons next year's cap will be close to $59 million, League officials say it'll be closer to…

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Jokinen to KHL? Turco Preparing to Move On … Thrashers Wish List

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After bouncing around between 4 different teams in the past couple years, Olli Jokinen may be playing in Russia next season, especially if he's looking to make anywhere close to the $5 million…

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Coaches Safe in Atlanta for Now … Getzlaf and Selanne Day-to-Day … Hudler Back with Wings Next Year?

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Anaheim Ducks were hit with a couple injuries on Sunday, with the MRI's done yesterday. Ryan Getzlaf has an inflamed left ankle (the same ankle that was hurt before the Olympics), but the…

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Trade Rumors on Trade Deadline Day

Here are a bunch of Trade Rumors for you on Trade Deadline Day. Follow trades on our Trade Tracker page. 9:35 AM: Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Flyers, Capitals, and Blackhawks could be looking at Vokoun, Turco, Ellis,…

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