Tag: New Jersey Devils

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks the Sabres should trade their first round pick for an NHL defenseman. The Sabres will draft at the No. 8 slot again this year. The Sabres need…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils To Reach Out To Ilya Kovalchuk’s Agent

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Devils GM Ray Shero is expected to reach out to Jay Grossman, Ilya Kovalchuk's agent to discuss Kovalchuk's future. Slava Malamud: Though it seems entirely illogical, the Detroit Red Wings are another team that…

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NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and Zdeno Chara

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Bob McKenzie: Following up Elliotte Friedman's report of Ilya Kovalchuk potentially coming back to the NHL. "1. Kovalchuk remains property of NJD as he is on the Voluntary Retirement List (VRL) so he is free to…

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NHL Rumors: How An Ilya Kovalchuk Return To The NHL Could Play Out

On Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils ... Sportsnet: Ilya Kovalchuk retired from the NHL after the 2012-13 season so that he could head back to Russia and play in the KHL. Kovalchuk is looking to return to the…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils and the Dallas Stars

On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan of NJ.com: Looking at five players who may not be back with the Devils next season. Jacob Josefson - Josefson struggled with consistency and injuries this past season. They could let him…

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Non Playoff Injuries: Red Wings, Panthers, Devils and Canucks

On the Detroit Red Wings .. Ansar Khan: GM Ken Holland said that Tomas Tatar will have shoulder surgery on Thursday and will be out for four to six months. Tatar indicated that he'll be ready for the start of…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils and Arizona Coyotes

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Asked about if Paul Stastny's injury played a role in the Blues bringing Vladimir Sobotka over this year, burning the last year of the deal and…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Penguins, Canadiens, Capitals, Rangers and Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 reported yesterday that Kyle Okposo is in the Neuro Surgical ICU at a Buffalo hospital. Coach Dan Bylsma said he was "very concerned." Okposo…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Rangers, Devils and Sabres

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smtih: Forward Tyler Johnson was on the ice yesterday but it still looks like he's favoring his leg. He returned to the lineup on Sunday. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Many…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Panthers, Sens, Wings, Devils, Blues and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Shea Weber will miss the next two games with a lower-body injury. Stu Cowan: Goaltender Al Montoya (lower-body) was back on the ice at yesterday's morning skate.…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 25

The top four in this week's consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged from last week. The Washington Capitals swept all seven first place rankings this week and remain at No. 1. The Pittsburgh Penguins are slowly getting healthy and are…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Lightning, Habs, Isles, Wings, Sens, Devils, Bruins, Sabres and Canes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan when asked if he thinks defenseman Kris Letang will be back for the playoffs: "Yes" Pens Inside Scoop: Forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ron Hainsey are game-time decisions tonight.…

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