Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Flyers looking for a winger … Roster moves from Leafs coming … Regehr could be trade target … LA needs scoring … Why Leafs didn’t get Wolski

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers lost out on Jamie Langenbrunner after offering the Devils 2 draft picks (I think the deal more to do with Langenbrunner wanting to go Dallas than what was the better offer).…

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Nieuwendyk has permission, but hasn’t spoken to Richards … More on Langenbrunner and Gorges … Arnott next? Starting goalies and waiver clears

Dan Rosen via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said he has permission to talk to Brad Richards about a contract extension. Steve Zipay via twitter: According to Brad Richards agent, they haven't spoken to the Stars about a new contract.…

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Jamie Langenbrunner traded by Devils to Dallas Stars

10:42 AM: Elliotte Friedman via twitter: If the Stars win 1st round matchup or re-sign Langenbrunner before July 1st, Devils will get a 2nd round pick. Tom Gulitti via twitter: If the Stars re-sign Langenbrunner after July 1st, "Devils get…

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Crosby has mild concussion … Gorges done for season … Injured Stars … Timonen ailing

Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Sidney Crosby will be out the Penguins lineup for at least a week with a mild concussion. Crosby was 'stunned' from a David Steckel accidental hit during the Winter Classic, and was also…

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James Wisniewski traded to the Canadiens

TSN: The New York Islanders have traded defenseman James Wisniewski to the Montreal Canadiens for a compensatory 2011 2nd round pick and a conditional 2012 5th round pick. Wisniewski should be in the lineup for tonight's game against Tampa Bay.

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Burke looking for a power forward … Time to Blowup the Flames? Svatos and Avangard split

Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Is the patience of Brian Burke running thin in Toronto? They are currently 28th with 28 points, 3 points fewer than they had last year at the same point. "Inexcusable lapses have cost them…

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Pronger out 4-6 weeks … Semin to miss game … Stastny and Hejduk out … Kane aiming for Sunday

Tim Panaccio via twitter: Chris Pronger will miss 4-6 weeks after having surgery to repair a broken bone is his right foot. Katie Carrera via twitter: Alexander Semin won't travel with the team to Boston, but could meet them in…

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Starting goalies for tonight … Kovalev back into top 6 … Hurricanes revenue plummets last year … Leighton awaits medical clearance

Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec will start tonight for the Thrashers against the Senators. Ian Mendes via twitter: Brian Elliott will start for the Senators tonight. Ryan Shannon is in on the 4th line. Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Alexei…

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Veteran for Tavares … Vokoun on the Block … Blues interested in Kovalev? Sturm to LA again … 3 Coaches on the hotseat

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The New York Islanders are looking to add a veteran winger for John Tavares before the Christmas roster freeze next Sunday, Tampa's Simon Gagne could be one option. Kevin Bieksa will likely be dealt…

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Gomez trade was ‘pure fiction’ … Stuart out 4-6 weeks … Sturm back in 10-14 days … Kovalev demoted to 4th line

Dave Stubbs via twitter: "French source" yesterday said the Scott Gomez was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. This Gomez trade was "pure fiction." Rich Thompson of the Boston Herald: Boston Bruins defenseman Mark Stuart will miss 4 to 6 weeks…

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Phaneuf cleared to return … Kane injured … Seguin staying with Bruins … Brodeur almost ready

Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Dion Phaneuf has been cleared to return to the Maple Leafs, and will accompany the team to Washington and Pittsburgh. He took part in his first full practice since his injury. It's not known…

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Leafs shopping Beauchemin and Komisarek … Habs want to get bigger up front … Sens interested in Bieksa? Plus more injuries and rumors

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ray Emery is working hard on his rehab from hip surgery and is hope to be back this season. In the next couple weeks he'll likely begin skating with a OHL, then work his…

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