Tag: New York Rangers

NHL Rumors: Scouting Habs-Bruins, Coyotes, Isles and Canucks

On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attend the Canadiens-Bruins game: LA Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. On trade requests and the Arizona Coyotes ...…

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Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…

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NHL Trade: Rangers Trade McIlrath To Panthers For Kampfer and Pick

The New York Rangers trade defenseman Dylan McIlrath to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Steve Kampfer and a conditional 2018 7th round draft pick. The 24-year old McIlrath was drafted 10th overall in the 2010 draft by the Rangers. The…

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NHL Injuries: Isles, Jets, Hurricanes, Rangers and Stars

On the New York Islanders ... AP on ESPN: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic will be out for four to six with a right hand injury. Hamonic was hit with a shot on Saturday night. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sami Hoffren: Unlike…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Devils-Hawks, Red Wings and Coyotes

Scouting the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks ... Dan Rice: Scouts listed for the Devils-Blackhawks game last night: Islanders, Kings, Las Vegas, Stars, Flyers, Panthers, Canadiens and Penguins. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) The…

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Morning Hits: Lindholm, Wisniewski, Rangers and Pastrnak

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Breakdown of Hampus Lindholm's six-year contract: $3M (2016-17), $6M (2017-18), $6.75M (2018-19), $5.25M (2019-20), $3.75M (2020-21), $6.75M (2021-22). Pierre LeBrun: Contract has some lockout protection for 2020-21 season with the lower salary. The NHL or NHLPA…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Rangers and Jets

On the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sportsnet Intermission: Elliotte Friedman when asked about the Bruins goaltending situation: (myNHLtraderumors transcribing) "Well I think they were hoping that Mike Condon would be on waivers from Pittsburgh. Matt Murray returned last night…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Canucks, Coyotes, Stars, Rangers and Ducks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will…

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Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies

Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Jets, Rangers and Kings

On the New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The ice system in place that Barclays Center is not suited for the Islanders long-term. Ownership is looking for other options, mainly…

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