Tag: New York Islanders

DiPietro gets one-punched video … Thrashers want to trade … Ducks looking at Emery … Fedotenko out 3-4 weeks

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers GM Rick Dudley is actively looking to make a deal as his team is struggling. The Thrashers hold a 1 point lead on the 8th spot, "As of night, yes ,” Dudley said.…

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Canadian teams looking to make deals … Eklund spoof video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canadian teams, the Maple Leafs, Senators, Oilers and Flames are all trying to make some trades, with Sens Bryan Murray and Leafs Brian Burke the most aggressive. For the Leafs; Kris Versteeg, J.S.…

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Nabokov hangs up on Snow … Savard to be evaluated today … Stars-Leafs trade debunked … Forsberg could return next month

The New York Times: Shortly after being claimed by the Islanders on Saturday, GM Garth Snow called up Evgeni Nabokov, "Snow said when he identified himself on the phone, Nabokov immediately hung up." Nabokov agent later talked to Snow, and…

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Komisarek in trouble with LAPD … Will Senators fire Clouston, claim Nabokov? Hawks-Seabrook talking contract not trade

Kukla's Korner providing link to TMZ story: TMZ as learned that Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek "allegedly punched a woman in the face at an L.A. nightclub earlier this month." Law enforcement sources tell us ... the 28-year-old defensive powerhouse…

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Wings could add Nabokov today … Kovalchuk the PKer … Cammalleri to IR … Starting goalies and roster notes

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Red Wings are talking to Evgeni Nabokov, would have to clear waivers if they sign him. Could be done today. Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Despite losing 9 of 11, Kings GM Dean Lombardi…

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Dubinsky has fractured fibula … Doughty deal will get done … Malkin out tomorrow … Pronger and Okposo could be back tomorrow

Joe Yerdon via twitter: Brandon Dubinsky will be out 3-4 week with a broken Fibula Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi has no doubt they'll get Drew Doughty signed, it will get done eventually. Lombardi also added, that…

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Nichols suspended 4 games … Sharks claim Wellwood … Starting goalies

Bob McKenzie via twitter: San Jose Sharks forward Scott Nichol was suspended 4 games for his elbow to the head of Coyotes David Schlemko. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The San Jose Sharks claimed Kyle Wellwood off waivers from the Blues.…

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Rumors out of Colorado and San Jose … Kaberle wants to remain on the east, long-term … Selanne could retire after season … An Oshie return tonight

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: With the return of Chris Stewart last week, the Avalanche have some extra forwards and may look to move one for a quality defenseman. The Avs may be shopping Brandon Yip. Tomas Kaberle continues to…

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Commodore clears re-entry … Pronger back this week … Starting goalies and other roster notes

Tom Reed via twitter: Blue Jackets defenseman Mike Commodore has cleared re-entry waivers. He will play with Springfield of the AHL. Tom Panaccio via twitter: Chris Pronger is practicing with the Flyers today. He won't play tomorrow against the Capitals,…

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O’Brien Suspended 2 games … No calls for Souray … Moreau out 3 more weeks … Starting goalies and roster notes

Joshua Cooper via twitter: Shane O'Brien was suspended for 2 games. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The San Jose Sharks, or any other club for that matter, have not called Oilers GM Steve Tambellini about Sheldon Souray. Souray is…

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Trades harder to make … CBJ interested in Fisher … B. Schenn not going anywhere … Will Kings make a move?

Nicholas Cotsonika of Yahoo! Sports: Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster said he won't deal Jarome Iginla. Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk probably won't move Brad Richards. The Devils could move out Jason Arnott. The Feb. 28th trade deadline may not be…

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Conspiracy in Colorado? Stewart back next week? Couture injured … 8 D in Phoenix, may not trade anyone

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Peter Budaj will get his 2nd straight start over Craig Anderson. Dater thinks "this is clearly a slap in Anderson’s face," as he's done nothing to warrant a 2nd game (allowed 4 goals on…

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