Tag: New York Rangers

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers and Senators

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will continue to get younger next season, and plan to lessen the ice time of veterans like Henrik Zetterberg (36) and Niklas Kronwall (35). "We're going to continue…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: (from earlier this week) Deciding on a new head coach will be the Wild's top priority. The only players that likely won't be shopped are Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, Mikko…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Boyle, Wild and Bruins

On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: (from yesterday morning) Alexander Radulov's KHL agent wasn't able to comment on why Radulov wasn't at the Team Russian camp as he didn't even know where Radulov was. On Dan Boyle ... Dan Rosen:…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Oilers, Kings, Avs and Leafs

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun:" I think (Vigneault) will come back for next year. That's my sense. No one's told me that w/ #NYR, that's just my own gut feeling." Larry Brooks on the NY…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers Edition

On the New York Rangers ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looking at what GM Jeff Gorton must address this offseason for the Rangers. Dan Girardi has four years left at $5.5 million and will be hard to trade.…

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NHL Rumors – NY Rangers and LA Kings

On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the New York Rangers offseason priorities. Sign pending UFA Keith Yandle - Though they have suggested that they may not have the cap room, it is possible. The…

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NHL Injuries: Caps, Panthers, Rangers, Pens, Stars and Lightning

On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley: Coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik has an "upper-body" injury and will be evaluated today. On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Defenseman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and center Vincent Trocheck (foot) skated…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Flames and Blues

On the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Though he didn't play up to his $7 million a season contract, it's doubtful that the Bruins will trade Tuukka Rask this offseason. The Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Rangers, Habs, Flames, Panthers, Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Brennan thinks the Senators should got after Steven Stamkos if he becomes a free agent this offseason. The Senators need another top-line player, but if you trade for one,…

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NHL Rumors: Looking at the Status of Some Top RFAs

On the top restricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 36 restricted free agents who are worth watching, noting whose stock has risen, fallen, and who could be traded. Nathan MacKinnon - the Avs No. 1…

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