Tag: New York Islanders

Morning Rumors III: St. Louis, Kings, Brodeur, Vanek, Sharks, Jets, Sabres and Canadiens

Bob McKenzie: Talks between the Rangers and Lighting continue regarding Martin St. Louis. Not a guarantee that a deal gets made. Darren Dreger: Multiple draft picks could be included, including a first round pick. Rangers getting creative. Billy Jaffe: Hearing…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: New York Islanders

Written by Dan Raicevich and can be found on twitter at @dan_raicevich The season could not go any more horrific for the New York Islanders than what has transpired this season. First, they started this year off poorly due to the…

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Evening Rumors I: Sabres, Canucks, Leafs, Islanders, Flyers, Wild, Kings, Jets, Sharks, Avs and Ducks

Craig Custance: Sounding like the Sabres may prefer prospects to draft picks in a Christian Ehrhoff deal. Darren Dreger: A year ago the Maple Leafs offered Ben Scrivens and a draft pick for Roberto Luongo, with the Canucks retaining a $1…

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NHL Trade: The Islanders Trade Andrew MacDonald To Flyers For Picks

The New York Islanders have traded defenseman Andrew MacDonald to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2015 2nd round pick and a 2014 3rd round pick. The 27-year old is pending UFA and carries a $550,000 salary cap hit. MacDonald was…

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Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that there have been a lot of trade calls this week, but wouldn't say who was drawing the most interest. John Glennon: Predators GM David Poile said that at this point, David Legwand…

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Morning Rumors V: The Kings Are Interested In ….

The Fourth Period: Kings GM Dean Lombardi has been active in his search for a top-six goal scoring forward and a top-four defenseman. They have been eyeing Andrew MacDonald and Christian Ehrhoff. The Kings have been interested in Matt Moulson.…

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Morning Rumors IV: Cammalleri, Khudobin, Vrbata, Moss, Morris, Miller and Vanek

Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: The Flames re-signing Mike Cammalleri wasn't ever going to happen unless he'd take a pay-cut to remain with the team during a lengthy rebuilding period. He'll test the open market unless he comes to…

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Evening Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Leafs, Senators, Rangers, Jets and Flyers

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Ryan Kesler remains the Penguins top target. The Penguins are feeling that the Flyers and Blackhawks are gaining interest in Kesler as well. If the Canucks don't move Kesler at the deadline, the Penguins…

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Afternoon Rumors II: Islanders, Blackhawks, Wings, Caps, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Rental Effects

Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The return for Thomas Vanek could be a first round pick (preferably 2015), another pick and a solid prospect. Andrew MacDonald's trade value increased by Dan Girardi re-signing with the Rangers. Starting point will be…

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Afternoon Rumors I: Spezza, Stars, Hawks, Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Goalies and Top 10 Rentals

TSN: Sources telling Darren Dreger that the Senators are 'quietly gauging interest' in Jason Spezza. Spezza has a no-trade clause. Spezza has one-year left on his deal and carries a $7 million salary cap hit. He has a salary of…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Islanders Thomas Vanek

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the New York Islanders should trade Thomas Vanek. The 30-year old pending UFA carries a $7.143 million salary cap hit and $6.4 million salary. Billy Jaffe says that if he's not traded, GM Garth Snow…

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Morning Rumors IV: Stars, Islanders, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Sabres and Scouting Rangers-Bruins

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have about $2.7 million in salary cap space, which would allow the Stars to take on $13 million in players salaries (cap number). Sergei Gonchar has another year at $5 million…

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