Tag: New York Islanders

Morning Rumors: Nolan, Phaneuf, Hiller, Gaborik, Vlasic, Theodore, Havlat and Miller

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The odds are slim that Ted Nolan will be behind the bench for the Sabres next season. Shinzawa thinks the Maple Leafs will re-sign captain Dion Phaneuf. He's 28-years old and is averaging 24.:23…

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NHL Rookie Watch: Ryan Strome – New York Islanders

Ryan Strome Scouting Reports Date of birth: 7/11/1993 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 192 Position: C Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round, 5th overall in 2011 by the New York Islanders. Corey Pronman Hockey Prospectus - @coreypronman Year in Review: Strome was one…

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Injury Notes: Quick, Emelin, McQuaid, Green, Vanek, Volchenkov, Dvorak, Skinner and Glencross

Jon Rosen: Kings Jonathan Quick has a grade 2 groin strain. John Lu: Canadiens Alexei Emelin said he'll return to the lineup on Saturday against the Rangers. Joe McDonald: Bruins Adam McQuaid was able to ride a stationary bike. Chuck…

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Lines and Goalies: Sens, Canes, Devils, Stars, Leafs, Isles, Caps, Blue Jackets, Kings, Sabres and Panthers

Bruce Garrioch: Senators lines: Michalek-Spezza-Conacher; MacArthur-Turris-Ryan; Greening-Smith-Neil and Kassian-Grant-Zibanejad. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes lines: Tlusty-EStaal-Semin; Gerbe_JStaal-Dwyer; Ruutu-Nash-Terry; Bowman-Malhotra-Dvorak. Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Zubrus-Zajac-Jagr; Brunner-Henrique-Ryder; Tedenby-Loktionov-Bernier; Carter-Josefson-Janssen. Defensive pairings and goalies: Greene-Harrold; Volchenkov-Zidlicky; Gelinas-:Larsson; Fayne; Goalies; Brodeur, Schneider. Mark Stepneski: Stars lines:…

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Injury Notes: Lightning, Leopold, Islanders, Getzlaf, Koivu, Emelin, Moore, Nash and Stempniak

Erik Erlendsson: The Lightning confirm that Steven Stamkos has a broken right tibia and will be out indefinitely. Nick Kypreos: The break isn't overly complicated and participating in the Sochi Olympics may not be out of the question. Damian Cristodero:…

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Morning Rumors: Subban, MacDonald, Bruins, Heatley, Fiddler, Niskanen, Bryzgalov, Prospal, Flyers and Markstrom

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talks between the Canadiens and P.K. Subbanare expected to start in about three weeks.The Islanders will have decisions regarding Andy MacDonald. He's a pending UFA and will get interest from teams. Expect him to…

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Injury Notes: Elias, Downie, Schultz, Dupuis, Wilson, Clutterbuck and Ehrhoff

Tom Gulitti: The Devils put Patrik Elias on the IR and activate Peter Harrold. Sam Carchidi via Sulia: Flyers Steve Downie (concussion) is a possibility for Saturday night. Jim Matheson: Oilers Justin Schultz (groin) didn't practice yesterday and Matheson is…

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Afternoon Hits: Giroux, Tootoo, Ness, Forsberg, Letourneau-Leblond, Thomas and Anderson

Frank Seravalli: Flyers Claude Giroux said that teammates don't believe that they are a good team. Darren Dreger: Red Wings Jordin Tootoo and Panthers Steve Pinizzotto have cleared waivers. Ansar Khan: Tootoo will remain in Detroit until they have to…

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Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…

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Injury Notes: Neal, Anderson, Tanguay, Morrow, Bolland, Coyle, Strait, Koivu, Nash, Skinner and Khudobin

Pittsburgh Penguins: James Neal skated by himself yesterday morning for an extended period of time. Beau Bennett practiced. Coach Dan Bylsma expects them to do the same today. Don Brennan: Senators Craig Anderson will not travel with the team to…

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Morning Rumors: Vanek, Kings, Senators-Panthers, Tennessee Tax and MacDonald

Bruce Garrioch: Thomas Vanek said that he never discussed a new deal with the Sabres. No offer was made. David Pagnotta: The Kings tried to make a trade to clear up room for Linden Vey. Ended up putting Keaton Ellerby…

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Morning Rumors: Sedin’s, Jets, Miller, MacDonald, Steen, Oilers and Hockey Central rumblings video

Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks GM Mike Gillis said that term is not an issue with contract talks with the Daniel and Henrik Sedin. “No,” Gillis replied when asked if contract length was the key to a deal.…

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