Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Bruins, Lightning and Blue Jackets

Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't sound like the Coyotes will make a head coaching change, but GM Don Maloney could be under the microscope after they missed the playoffs again. A member of ownership may…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and Stock Up/Down for Free Agents

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma: The Canucks will either buyout Alex Burrows or trade him while retaining salary. On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Losing is not an option for the Oilers next…

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NHL Rumors: Expansion, Jets, Islanders, Stamkos and the Lightning

On NHL Expansion, the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec City, Steven Stamkos and the New York Islanders ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The biggest issue that may come from expansion draft rules talk is players that have no-movement and no-trade…

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NHL Rumors: Cap, Pens, Oilers, Leafs, Habs, Stamkos Odds and More

Friedman 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Teams were informed that next years salary cap could be $74 million if the players vote for the 5 percent escalator. Potential Seattle arena owner Chris Hansen met with the…

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NHL Injuries: Panthers, Lightning, Blues, Canucks, Flames and More

On the Florida Panthers ... Florida Panthers PR: Jussi Jokinen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Erik Gudbranson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Cedric Paquette (lower-body) and Valtteri Filppula (upper-body) missed…

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NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Hawks, Canucks, Flames and More

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: Goalie Jaroslav Halak will be out six to eight weeks with a groin injury. ”Jaro’s an experienced guy who’s played some big games for us,” Capuano said. “It’s a big…

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NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Last night’s NHL video highlights in just under four minutes. Toronto Maple Leafs 4 (SO) New York Islanders 3 St. Louis Blues 3 (SO) Chicago Blackhawks 2 Calgary Flames 3 Nashville Predators 2 Vancouver Canucks 3 (OT) Arizona Coyotes 2…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Blues, Hawks, Oilers, Leafs and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Brendan Gallagher will be out two to three weeks with a lower-body injury. Lars Eller missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. On Monday Michel Therrien said Eller…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Islanders and Jets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello isn't saying much with regards to who he likes and believes in, and who he thinks the Maple Leafs could build around. “We’re still…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More

Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…

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Videos: Chiarelli and Murray Talk Deadline Day

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli “There was two other things that we got to the point where it was a yay or nay, and as I’ve said three or four…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Bruins, Flames, Islanders and Blue Jackets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... That said, another "lost in translation" moment. Epp said "Lars isn't being shopped". No guarantee teams won't ask for him. #mtlhockey — Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016 .@Richardlabbe reports that, after speaking to Eller's…

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