Tag: New York Islanders

Rumors I: Leafs, Kings, Preds, Sens, Rangers, Isles, Hawks and Habs

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: Leafs telling teams to "get your offers ready."  The Leafs are going to talk with Mike Santorelli to see what it would take to re-sign him. Kessel and Phaneuf are more of offseason moves. Putting percentages…

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Injuries: Okposo, Malkin, Rinne, Howard, Phaneuf and Many More

Katie Strang: Source confirmed that Islanders Kyle Okposo's injury was a detached retina. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Johsnton said that Evgeni Malkin is "pretty close right now" and could play tonight. Renaud Lavoie: Predators Pekka Rinne is feeling better and the…

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Top 25 2015 NHL Free Agents

You may not agree with our rankings, but here is our initial 2015 Top 25 NHL free agent list. In creating this list we took into consideration factors such as players age, position, injury history, likelihood of signing with another team,…

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Morning Hits: Brodeur, Waivers, Fines and Injury Updates

Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that Martin Brodeur will be back with the Devils at some point, but will finish the season with the Blues. Lamoriello: "I don't think it's a case of choosing. He's been (in St. Louis)…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Senators, Devils, Oilers, Coyotes and Isles

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that some pending UFAs could be dealt for players or draft picks. Potentially available are: Andrej Sekera, Jay McClement, Jiri Tlusty, Patrick Dwyer, Tim Gleason and Brett…

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Injuries: Okposo, Bobrovsky, Bieksa, Phaneuf, Howard and lots more

Arthur Staple: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo will be out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets put Sergei Bobrovsky on the IR retroactive to Jan. 21st. Bobrovsky injured his groin and will be out…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Wings, Avs, Ducks, Rangers, Isles, Bruins and Habs

Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Sources saying the Maple Leafs are getting plenty of trade offers. Can expect them to make some moves by the deadline, as the vultures are circling the team now. No Leafs player has a…

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Rumors I: Brodeur, Wings, Sekera, Coyotes, Rangers, Pens and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Blues Martin Brodeur will take another week leave from the Blues. “With the All-Star break already on the way, the Blues have given Marty more time to reflect,” agent Pat Brisson of CAA Sports told ESPN.com…

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Injuries: Lightning, Sharks, Flyers, Devils, Coyotes, Leafs and More

Joe Smith: Lightning's Matt Carle is out six to eight weeks with a torn abductor muscle in his abdomen. Kevin Kurz: Sharks Justin Braun and Tommy Wingels were injured last night and will both be out awhile according to coach…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 14

Four different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five. Seven different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…

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Quick Hits: Nylander, Injury Updates and Some Line Combos

Leafs PR: The Maple Leafs have recalled William Nylander from MODO and assigned him to the AHL. Darren Dreger: The Leafs have no intention of recalling Nylander from the Marlies. There was recall provision in Nylanders contract that had to…

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Injuries: Wings, Flyers, Ducks, Devils, Bruins and Islanders

Bill Roose of DetroitRedWings.com: Johan Franson and Tomas Jurco will likely miss at least a week. Bill Roose: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Jurco will see a back specialist. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers defenseman Nicklas…

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