Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Afternoon notes on Luongo, Schneider, Hodgson, Filppula, Kane, Jagr, Petrov, Vezina finalists, Konopka and Boyle

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Despite having 10 years left on his deal, it doesn't mean the Canucks won't be able to trade Roberto Luongo. Jeff Carter had 11 years and was dealt. The biggest factors holding a deal back may…

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Morning notes on: Torres, Lidstrom, Alfredsson, Luongo, Red Wings, Roy, Emery, Clifford, Parse and Blues sale

Darren Dreger via twitter: Coyotes Raffi Torres suspension is likely to be announced late morning or early afternoon. Helene St. James via twitter: Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom reiterated last night that a decision on his future won't be made…

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Luongo a tough move … JVR ready … Halak still in boot … Could it be Lidstrom’s final game … Roy knows Habs will call

Craig Custance of ESPN: One GM laughed when asked if Roberto Luongo's contract is movable, and another responded: "No," he answered. "Unless the trading team was allowed to subsidize the deal." Options for the Canucks this summer: 1. Pray for…

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Grossman DTD … Saad could be in … Schneider’s team now, may look to trade Luongo … Kiper likely staying … Allaire tired of blame

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He was hit twice in the 1st period but played through to the middle of the 2nd. The injury more likely occurred on the 2nd hit…

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2011-12 NHL Attendence for each team: Final numbers

Here are the final home attendance numbers for the 2011-12 season. The Winter Classic attendance is included in Philadlephia's numbers, hence the high "% Capacity" number. 15 teams had 100% capacity or more. 20 teams had over 96% capacity. The…

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Horton a “long shot” … 5 things Habs GM must do … Hurricanes to look at top UFAs … Time to break up Flames? Jets free agents

Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said it's a "long shot" that forward Nathan Horton will be able to return for the playoffs. "If he were to be cleared at some point, he would need at least…

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Afternoon notes: Price, Myers, Toews, Gunnarson, Tallinder, Parenteau, Steckel, Lines and starting goalies

Montreal Canadiens via twitter: Canadiens Carey Price has been diagnosed with a mild concussion. Buffalo Sabres via twitter: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that Tyler Myers won't be available for the final 2 games. Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks Jonathan…

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Price has headaches, concussion? Hall to have surgery today … Myers out … Wisniewski to return … Quincey suspendion video

Mike Boone of Hockey Inside/Out: Radio-Canada is reporting that Canadiens goalie Carey Price has a concussion, but as of last night the Canadiens were disputing that. The Canadiens say that he is having headaches, but hasn't been diagnosed with a…

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Morning notes: Flames, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Morrow, Bernier, Wilson, Vanek, Schultz, Byfuglien and Vokoun

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey may have a hearing today at 1 PM for his elbow to the head of Panthers forward Tomas Kopecky. Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: The Flames missed the playoffs…

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Canadiens GM candidates … Howson on draft, Nash … McQuaid OK … Bryzgalov out this weekend … P.A. likely gone

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun lists some potential candidates for the Canadiens GM: Julien BriseBois, Marc Bergevin, Francois Giguere, Vincent Damphousse, Claude Loiselle, Patrick Roy, Pat Brisson, Pierre McGuire, Andre Savard, Doug Risebrough and Pierre Lacroix.There has been talk that…

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Canadiens fire GM Pierre Gauthier

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Montreal Canadiens have let GM Pierre Gauthier go. No replacement will be named. The Canadiens were eliminated over the weekend, so there is no reason to wait. Head Coach Randy Cunneyworth's position likely won't be…

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Morning notes: Burke, Roy, Leafs draft watch, Parise, Lindback, Zajac, Toews and Melnyk

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that Leafs GM Brian Burke has one year left to turn things around. Burke does have 2 more years under contract, and next season will be his 5th year leading the Leafs.…

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