Tag: Nail Yakupov

Rumors: Green, Jets, Wings, Sharks, Oilers, Blues and Sabres

Darren Dreger: There is still lots of time for the Capitals and Mike Green to work on a contract extension, but there has been little contact so far. "Mike is playing exceptionally well this season under Barry Trotz and is…

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Rumors: Granlund, Blues, Yakupov and Myers

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Mikael Granlund's agent said Wild fans shouldn't worry about contract talks. “The only deadline would be next training camp, but Mikael is not the type of person that would want to use that as…

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Rumors: Eberle, Yakupov, Perron and the Bruins

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Haggerty expands on Don Cherry's comments that the Oilers should look to trade Jordan Eberle. “You can’t trade (Nail) Yakupov, because nobody’s going to take him,” said Cherry, as per Sportsnet.ca. “(Jordan) Eberle or one of…

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Rumors II: Radio Talk – Oilers, Red Wings, Sabres and Panthers

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on the Oilers:  "Maybe it's not the coach & it's the players. If it's the players then that falls on the GM." ... "I think they would probably go the trade route first " ... "I think is…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Garrison and Reimer

Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period: There are rumors that the Oilers are talking about a significant trade. There were more than 22 team representatives watching their game on Wednesday against the Coyotes, including a couple teams with more than…

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Rumors I: Defensemen Talk: Myers, Brewer, Methot and Petry

The Fourth Period: Teams that have called the Sabres about Tyler Myers: Red Wings, Ducks, Flyers, Hurricanes and Avalanche. With the asking price a top-tier young forward in a package for Myers, the Red Wings have been looking at other…

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Rumors II: Brodeur, Devils, Schwartz and Bruins

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Martin Brodeur's agent, Pat Brisson, yesterday. "We knew all along we would have to be patient," Brodeur's agent, Pat Brisson of CAA Sports, told ESPN.com on Thursday. "Marty is prepared to wait this out, knowing that…

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Rumors I: Trade Candidates, Red Wings, Flyers, Habs and Coyotes

Rory Boylen of The Hockey News: Top 10 trade candidates for this season: Cody Franson, Kris Versteeg (other Blackhawks could be Bryan Bickell, Johnny Oduya and Nick Leddy), Josh Bailey (or maybe Michael Grabner), Johnny Boychuk, Evander Kane, Cam Ward,…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins Cap and RFA Situation

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli on flirting with salary cap danger. “When you’re in the position of success that we’ve had, players get to an age where they’re commanding, based on their years of service, big salaries,…

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Rumors II: Bruins and Oilers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Asked about thoughts on trading Zdeno Chara while his value is still high. Haggerty thinks the Bruins could eventually look at the possibility of trading Chara if he continues to show his age.  They would…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Oilers, Sharks and Maple Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins could benefit from moving a defenseman or two. Edmonton media reports that the Oilers could use a defenseman like hometown boy Johnny Boychuk. The Bruins will have trouble re-signing Boychuk to a deal at…

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NHL Rumors II: The Avalanche and O’Reilly At Standstill Again

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Source saying contract talks between the Avalanche and Ryan O'Reilly are at a standstill and they could be heading towards an arbitration hearing on July 23rd. They could agree to deal beforehand, but it…

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