Tag: Nikita Nikitin

NHL Trade: Nikitin Officially Acquired By Oilers

Team 1040: The Edmonton Oilers have traded a 2014 5th round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Nikita Nikitin. Elliotte Friedman: The Oilers sign Nikitin to a two-year contract for $9 million. The 28-year old Nikitin was drafted…

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NHL Rumors IV: Bruins, Cammalleri, Flyers, Nikitin and Gaborik

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli confirmed yesterday that they won't be going "full force" into free agency and they don't have any meetings with potential free agents set up for this week. Their bonus overage penalty of…

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NHL Rumors II: Thornton, Goalie Market, Malhotra, Caron and Nikitin

Louis-Andre Lariviere of TVA Sports: (via google translate) Sharks Joe Thornton has a no-trade clause and holds the final say on where he ends up, and he may not be going anywhere. "San Jose is the only team on his…

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NHL Rumors I: Islanders, Lightning and Flyers

Arthur Staples of Newsday: The Islanders are open to trading their No. 5 pick at this years draft. "We're open to trading the pick for someone we think can come in and help us right away," Snow said recently. The…

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NHL Rumors VI: Preds, Nikitin, Umberger, Richards, Grabovski, Rangers and Flyers

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Cooper thinks that the Predators will land a top-six forward this offseason. Unfortunately for them, they don't really have a chance to get Jason Spezza as they are on his no-trade list. Aaron Portzline: The…

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NHL Trade: The Oilers Acquire Rights To Nikita Nikitin

The Edmonton Oilers acquire the rights to pending UFA defenseman Nikita Nikitin from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Do you think the Oilers will be able to sign him, and what will it take?

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NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals

Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…

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NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Coyotes, Wings, Blue Jackets, Avalanche and Whitney

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Flyers could buyout Vincent Lecavalier. He has four years left on his five year, $22.5 million deal. He played under nine minutes in their Game 7 match-up with the Rangers.…

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Morning Rumors III: 1st Overall, Stars, Flyers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Selanne, Blues and Avalanche

Damien Cox: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said on the Fan 590 that he is actively shopping the first overall pick. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Though he thinks that Cody Eakin will end up being the Stars…

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NHL Injuries: Jets, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Maple Leafs and Sabres

Ken Wiebe: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is finished for the season with a torn muscle. Ken Wiebe: Jets forward Andrew Ladd missed last night's game and he could be finished for the year as well according to Paul Maurice. Aaron…

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NHL Injuries: Toews, Kane, Malkin, Penner, Jackman, Byfuglien, Nikitin and de Haan

Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews (left arm) could start skating by the end of the week. Patrick Kane skated over the weekend and is expected to be ready by the start of the playoffs. Josh Yohe of…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Panthers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Wild and Flames

Eric Stephens: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau thinks that Cam Fowler could return by next week. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have sent Jonathan Racine back to the AHL as Ed Jovanovski is ready to return to the lineup. David Pollak: Sharks…

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