Tag: New Jersey Devils

Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers, Wild and Devils

Craig Custance of ESPN: Mike Babcock would be the long-term dream solution for the Maple Leafs behind the bench. Dan Bylsma could be another good fit, with Peter DeBoer another possibility. Their core of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson,…

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Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…

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Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues

Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…

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Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Coyotes, Isles, Devils, Leafs and more

Josh Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning's Radko Gudas had arthroscopic knee surgery yesterday and will be out for about four months. "It's a little tough to digest right now, just because clearly it's more serious than we thought,"…

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Rumors II: Blues, Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Devils

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Though they've been linked to some trade rumors, Blues GM Doug Armstrong thinks trades are unlikely. “It’s the manager’s job is to stay in constant communication with other managers, but there’s very few…

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Injuries: Sharks, Hawks, Panthers, Flames, Stars and Leafs

Sharks.NHL: The Sharks put Joe Thornton on the IR. Tracey Myers: Blackhawks Kris Versteeg will be out about a month with a left hand injury. Coach Joel Quenneville thinks surgery is "doubtful." George Richards: Roberto Luongo left the game, but…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Jan. 3rd, 2015

Ten games last night. Nightly recap video of all eight games in just under four minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Six teams record at least six goals. Jaromir Jagr becomes the old player to record a NHL hat…

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Top 12 2015 NHL Free Agent Defensemen

As is the case quite often these days, this free agent class isn’t loaded with difference makers that can significantly alter the makeup of a team. That said, there are quite a few very good defensemen set to become unrestricted…

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Rumors: Devils, Red Wings, Canucks, Kings and Hurricanes

Craig Custance of ESPN: Trade speculation hasn't surrounded the Devils much as GM Lou Lamoriello isn't ready to bail on the season just yet. “That’s not even in my vocabulary right now as far as I’m concerned,” Lamoriello said. “Right…

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Injuries: Sharks, Leafs, Ducks, Sens, Lightning, Devils and Pens

Kevin Kurz: Sharks coach Todd McLellan indicates that Joe Thornton's injury won't keep him out long. Elliotte Friedman: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is on crutches. He's heading back to Toronto for an MRI. Eric Stephens: Ducks Eric Brewer is no…

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Top 15 2015 NHL Free Agent Wingers

An expanded look at the top unrestricted free agent wingers by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. The 2015 NHL free agency class as a whole isn’t inspiring and certainly isn’t deep, but there are plenty of options on the…

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Rumors: O’Reilly, Stewart, Brower, Habs, Coyotes, Kings and more ….

Adrian Dater: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is being offered around the league for a good defenseman. The Panthers, Jets, Maple Leafs and Canadiens are showing some interest. People will publicly deny that he is available, but he's definitely in play, Bruce…

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