Tag: Nicklas Lidstrom

Sunday notes involving Crosby, Doughty, Whitney, Iginla, Parise, Markov, and Poti

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby practiced for an hour yesterday and "worked as hard as I possibly could out there." He didn't have any symptoms immediately after practice, and plans on practicing again today. Helene Elliott of…

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2011-12 Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Defensemen

List below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers for defensemen heading into the 2011-12 NHL season. Due to front-loading contracts (back-loaded in some cases), and teams having to deal with the salary cap, a players cap number takes precedence…

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A quiet Leafs summer … Hulsizer candidate to by Blues … Possible retirees this year and next

George Popalis of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs have been quiet this summer with regards to the free agent market, not doing anything since Tim Connolly, and it's probably a good thing. Over paying for someone and talking away…

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Twitter rumors and notes involving: Ryan Smyth and the Oilers, Varlamov, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Flyers, Sharks and Jagr

Bob McKenzie via twitter: LA Kings winger Ryan Smyth would like to return to the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators assistant GM Tim Murray said they haven't ruled out moving into the top 3, though it could be…

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Lidstrom decision by Wednesday … Canucks may have plan to keep both Bieksa and Ehrhoff … Keeping Kaberle could be good for Bruins … Maple Leafs notes

Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom decision to either retire or continue playing for the Red Wings should be made known by next Wednesday's NHL Awards Show. "Nick said he'll have a decision by then," said Holland. Pierre…

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Roloson to start … Thornton played with separated shoulder … Red Wings options … Leafs and Richards … A Souray buyout coming?

Darren Dreger via twitter: "Sorry Wpg, it's inching closer, but there still is no firm deal with ASG and there will not be an announcement today. From a key source." Bob McKenzie via twitter: "As for WPG, principals still grinding…

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Richards not suspended for hit on Connolly … Norris finalists announced … Roy in for Game 7 … Boucher to start Game 7… Kaberle responds to Chiarelli’s comments

Norris finalists are Zdeno Chara, Nicklas Lidstrom and Shea Weber. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Flyers center Mike Richards won't be suspended for his hit from behind on Sabres Tim Connolly. Sam Carchidi via twitter: Tim Connolly will be out for…

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Top 25 2011 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

MyNHLtraderumors.com brings you it's 2011 Top 25 NHL unrestricted free agents. In creating the list we didn't just list rank on talent alone. We took into consideration: age, position, and likelihood of signing with a different team. Take a look…

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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Defenseman

Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for defenseman heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…

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News and Rumors involving the Red Wings – June 3rd

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: With Nicklas Lidstrom returning next season at a friendly $6.2 million, the Detroit Red Wings can now turn their attention to the other free agents. They have just under $9 million (that's…

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Nicklas Lidstrom back in Detroit for another year

According to TSN, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom will be back with the team next season. No "official" has come from Lidstrom or the team, but from someone speaking "on condition of anonymity".  No word on what exactly he'll…

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Lidstrom decision by week’s end … Flames talking with White … Back to Hartford?

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Nicklas Lidstrom will give his decision to Ken Holland by the end of this week if he'll retire or play another season for the Red Wings. Many teammates and personel in management…

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