Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and New York Islanders

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton continues to work on signing prospect Pavel Buchnevich. While there is still some work to do on it, sources saying it could be completed…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canucks, Oilers and Senators

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins GM Don Sweeney was seen chatting it up with Jimmy Vesey at a Harvard function. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins need to improve their blueline this offseason. Six defensemen the Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders – Hamonic, Okposo and Nielsen

On the New York Islanders ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas of focus for Islanders GM Garth Snow this offseason. Trade Travis Hamonic - He's a valuable part of the Islanders, but if he still wants to…

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NHL Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Kings

On the New York Islanders ... Mark Herrmann of Newsday: NY Islanders GM Garth Snow needs to find a winger, maybe two if Kyle Okposo leaves in free agency, for John Tavares this offseason. A power forward who can score…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Sens and Blackhawks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: At a 11 AM press conference at the Gila River Arena, the Coyotes are expected to name the soon to be 27-year old John Chayka as the teams next general…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Lightning, and the Islanders

On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Alexander Radulov confirms that he'll play in the NHL next season. Slava Malamud: The Russian National team forgives Radulov and will allow him to play in the World Championship. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Isles, Lightning, Pens and Wings

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: The Flyers announced yesterday that forward Scott Laughton is out of the hospital and is doing well. He won't be joining the team in Washington. The Flyers will give another update on Laughton…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Wild, Isles, Kings, Stars, Lightning and More

On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross: Henrik Lundqvist stayed at the arena and didn't go to the hospital after he took a stick to the eye area at the end of the first period. There was no immediate…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Isles, Rangers, Blues and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that Tyler Johnson's status for Game 1 is still not known: "He couldn’t go today, so hopefully he’s a little bit better for tomorrow.” Joe Smith: Victor Hedman…

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