Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-NYI and DET-Sharks … Canucks and Flyers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Islanders game: New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, Washington…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…

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NHL Rurmors: New York Islanders, and the Central Division

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Islanders owner Jon Ledecky on John Tavares: "The ball really is in John’s court. He’s being very contemplative about it, he’s thinking about it. It’s a huge decision in a young man’s life.…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…

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NHL Rumors: The Detroit Red Wings are ready to start selling

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: A source is saying that the Red Wings have let teams know that they are ready to start selling and that more than pending UFA defenseman Mike Green will be available. It…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Nash, Grabner, Holden, Desharnais, Zuccarello and McDonagh

On the New York Rangers ... Arthur Staple: (responding to Brooks article) There are several Rangers players that would be perfect fits for the Islanders, but it's hard to imagine the Rangers helping the Islanders for a playoff push even…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Agent J.P. Barry on Henrik Sedin saying that money doesn't matter: "That's why they have an agent, player always say that." Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks signing Thomas Vanek for $2 million…

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NHL Rumors: Voynov, Sharks, Penguins, and Islanders

On Slava Voynov, the San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins ... TSN Insider Trading: Russian defenseman Slava Voynov would like to return to the NHL one day. He left NHL for Russia after a domestic assault incident. Darren Dreger: It…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers and Avs with a little Ducks, Bruins, Islanders and Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers pending unrestricted free agent forward Patrick Maroon wants to remain with the Oilers, but GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to sell at the NHL trade deadline. Fellow pending…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings

On the Los Angles Kings ... Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times: Kings GM Rob Blake won't make a move for the sake of making a move. They've struggled of late but they won't let that influence their trade…

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Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…

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