Tag: New Jersey Devils

NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Capitals and Stralman

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on the draft. “There are some players we rank higher and have interest in,” the Leafs general manager said Tuesday. The Leafs interviewed both Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins Could Be Looking At Trades … Brodeur Unlikely For Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Johnny Boychuk is entering the final season of his deal that pays him $3.67 million and will be looking for a big raise on his next deal. The current range for him could be $4.5…

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NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Islanders, Capitals, Devils and Coyotes

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Dan Boyle doesn't sign with the Islanders, he could be an interesting addition for the Red Wings. The Wings are looking for a right-handed shot and would give their power play…

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NHL News: Marek Zidlicky Re-Signs With The Devils

NJ Devils: The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky. It will be his fourth season with the Devils and 11th overall. He had 42 points in 81 games last year. Elliotte Friedman: Zidlicky's deal if for one year…

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NHL Rumors II: Potential Preds Targets, Compliance Buyout Candidates, Schenn and Subban

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Predators currently have about $22.1 million in cap space. Cooper lists five pending free agents the Predators should look at: 1. Paul Stastny 2. Thomas Vanek 3. Matt Moulson 4. Mikhail Grabovski 5. Derek…

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NHL Rumors II: Free Agents – Bolland, Stastny, Kulemin, Miller, Tedenby, Grabovski, Ott and Raanta

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "When you're talking about Bolland & Stastny you're talking about 2 distinctly different players" ... "In Bolland you get what you get provided he's healthy and that's going to be the biggest issue for the Leafs or any team" ... "To…

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NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals

Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…

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Morning Hits: Mason, Jagr, Maple Leafs, KHL and Vasilevski

Ken Wiebe: Flyers Steve Mason confirmed that he missed Game 1 and 2 with a concussion. Chris Johnston: Devils Jaromir Jagr contract breakdown: $3.5 million salary with a $250,000 bonus every five games from game 10 to 45. Up to…

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Morning Hits: Habs-B’s, Rangers, Devils, Stars, Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings and Ducks

Louis Jean: The Canadiens and Bruins series will start on Thursday, with Game 2 on Saturday. Dejan Kovacevic: The Rangers are now 0-12 in playoff games since 2009 when they've had the series lead. Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: "Realistically…

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Jaromir Jagr Has A One-Year In Place With The Devils

Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils pending UFA Jaromir Jagr said after practicing with the Czech National Team that he has a deal in place with New Jersey according to iSport.cz and Czech TV reports.Jagr has repeatedly said he wanted…

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Morning Hits: GMs, Backes Talk, Vellucci and Waivers

Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is the longest running GM. Jim Rutherford was second (June 28, 1994) and George McPhee was third (June 9, 1997). Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "I'm sorry, but Backes is not a #1 on a Cup…

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NHL Injuries: Bishop, Stamkos, Backes, Wilson, Downie, Alfredsson and Fayne

Darren Dreger: Lightning's Ben Bishop said he had a dislocated elbow and was hoping to get into Game 5 or 6. Darren Dreger: Lightning Steven Stamkos said his leg was still hindering him. He didn't have the confidence to take…

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