Tag: New York Islanders

Morning rumors involving: Maple Leafs, Wild, Sabres, Islanders, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Stars, Red Wings and Predators

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Maple Leafs, Penguins and Senators are checking out the goalie market.The Pens and Sens are looking for depth, and have shown interest in Josh Harding. The Wild are looking for a top pick…

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Morning rumors involving: Ott, Mason, Boyes, Avalanche, Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Selanne, and Bernier

Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Maple Leafs, Flyers and Canucks have heavy interest in Steve Ott. The Flyers are reluctant to move James van Riemsdyk. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Avalanche Milan Hejduk and Paul Stastny aren't going anywhere.…

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Ballard to LTIR … No deal for Grabovski … Waivers today … Boyce claimed on waivers … Russell has concussion … Scouting

Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Canucks put Keith Ballard on the LTIR, creating $4.2 million in cap space. Ott could be an option. Ballard has a concussion and is not close. He might be ready for the playoffs. Chris Johnston…

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Bruins looking for impact player … Blues not shopping Stewart … Quincey speaks about Avs … Lecavalier out 3 weeks

James Murphy of ESPN: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli may have changed his tune and could be after adding an impact player before the deadline. Nathan Horton's concussion, Rich Peverley's knee injury, and their lackluster play since January have all lead…

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Kings Dustin Brown may be available now … Oilers make last push to re-sign Hemsky … Goalies Leafs may look at … Wings looking at F’s

Darren Dreger via twitter: Kings forward Dustin Brown may now be available, which puts more heat on the Blue Jackets to make a decision on Nash. The Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Flyers are just a few teams that would be…

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Kings discussing Bernier and Brown … Teams in on Ott … Leafs have a bunch going on … Nabokov-Isles talking … Anderson cuts hand

Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bob McKenzie said that Kings are in trade discussions involving Jonathan Bernier and Dustin Brown, though nothing is close. Nick Kypreos via twitter: There is plenty of talk involving Stars Steve Ott. Teams that are showing…

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Twitter notes: Ott, Hemsky, Nabokov, Spacek, Radulov, Wisniewski, Wallace, Bertuzzi … Stars, Oilers, and Devils lines … starting goalies

Tracey Myers via twitter: Stars forward Steve Ott on trade rumors: "It’s a compliment if teams are calling and asking for u but it’s nervewracking b/c you’ve been here for a long time." Jason Gregor via twitter: Gregor is hearing…

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Morning rumors and notes involving: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Selanne, Okposo, Sharks, Hurricanes and Islanders

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Red Wings will still look to add depth up front. "I'll kick the tires until 3 o'clock on Monday," Holland said. "If we don't do anything, I'm happy. I think we're a better team." The…

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Ruutu re-signs with Canes … Most Avs up for grabs … Kings like Pominville and Stafford … Sabres trying to re-sign Gaustad

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Tuomo Ruutu and the Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a 4 year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $4.75 million. Adrian Dater via twitter: From some high ranking people "almost everyone on Avs in…

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Leafs Dmen getting interest … Avs knew Quincey would be flipped … Stars getting calls on Ott and Ribeiro … Hemsky’s worth … plus more notes

Darren Dreger of TSN: The Maple Leafs blueline continues to get interest. Jake Gardiner is not available. Teams are looking at Luke Schenn, but Burke won't move him unless they get an offer he can't refuse. Carl Gunnarsson, Cody Franson…

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Twitter quick hits involving: Ruutu, Kuznetsov, Eaton, Nabokov, Lecavalier, Datsyuk, Wisniewski, Langenbrunner, Koivu and Conklin

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Hurricanes are waiting for Tuomo Ruutu to decide on their contract offer. They need to know by Wednesday, as he'll likely be back on the trade block if he doesn't re-sign. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter:…

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Blue Jackets getting closer … Vultures circling Avs … Roy can be had … Ward out with LBI … Nabokov – Isles to talk contract

Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson: "We're waiting for the right deals. We're getting closer. But we're not there yet." The Globe and Mail: Burke has said he isn't interested in adding a goalie at this point.…

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