Tag: Niklas Backstrom

NHL Rumors: Flyers and Ryan, Letang, Briere, Bernier, Canucks, Filppula, Sens, Canes, Lundqvist, Richards and Weiss

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Two non-Flyers sources have said that the Ducks are shopping Bobby Ryan and that the Flyers are interested. Names that have been discussed are defenseman Braydon Coburn and the 11th overall pick. “Still a lot to…

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Free Agent Hits: Voynov, Backstrom, Wild, Weiss and Dupuis

Chris Nichols: Slava Voynov's agent tells R-Sport that he should be re-signing with the Kings "in the very near future." His agent confirms that there is an offer from Traktor. The Fourth Period: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that the…

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Free Agent Hits: Ryder, Thomas, Backstrom, Raanta, Regehr, Belov, Lehtera, Gibson and Omark

Ryan Dadoun Pro Hockey Talk: The Jounal de Montreal was told by Canadiens Michael Ryder's agent, that his client is not part of their future. Ryder will become a UFA. Bob McKenzie: The Islanders won't be "tolling" Tim Thomas's contract…

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Morning Hits: Roy and Radulov, Stoll, Jets injuries, Bobrosky’s contract, Fleury and other goaltending scenarios

Dan Rosen: If the Senators win Game 5 tonight, Game 6 will go on Sunday at 7:30 pm, moving the Kings-Sharks to 10 pm. If the Penguins win, the Kings-Sharks will be at 8 pm. Josh Cooper: Cooper points out…

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Injury Notes: Ovechkin, Staal, Fraser, Bozak and Backstrom

Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals Alex Ovechkin played the final two games of the first round with a hairline fracture in his left foot. He was able to continue playing, as skating would not make the injury worse.…

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Morning hits: Keenan, Selanne, Yeo, Backstrom, Blues goaltending, Islanders and the Flyers draft

Mike Keenan: Will coach Magnitogorsk of the KHL next season. Craig Custance: Teemu Selanne after last night's game: "I don't really have to play but this has been so much fun. I just have to decide when it's time." Michael…

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Injury updates for the Canadiens, Wild and Penguins … Vanek may eye Wild … KHL chasing Voynov

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens Max Pacioretty and Brian Gionta skated yesterday and traveled with the team. Coach Michel Therrien said they were day-to-day and could play today. Rachael Blount of the Star Tribune: Wild coach Mike Yeo said…

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Injury Notes: Neal, Staal, Pominville, Backstrom, Emery, Bolland, Gaborik, Kane and Stuart

Kevin Gorman and Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins James Neal left last night;s game in the second period after being slashed by Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic and crashing into the boards. Neal seemed to be favoring his…

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Injury Notes: Crosby, Orpik, Backstrom, Regehr, Horton and Gaborik

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins will start their series without Sidney Crosby and Brooks Orpik. Crosby still has not been cleared for contract. “As soon as he says the word,” Crosby said. “As long as he feels…

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Morning Hits: Garrioch roundup, top UFAs, Soderberg and Clarkson

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch lists some buyout candidates: 1. Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) - $23 million spread out over 14 years. 2. Roberto Luongo (VAN) - $27 million and on the Canucks payroll until 2031. 3. Brad Richards (NYR)…

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NHL Rumors I: Crowded goalie market, Regehr, Blackhawks and Yandle, Bruins and Ducks

Damien Cox: The simple facts are: the Leafs talked to the Canucks this week about Roberto Luongo, they have some interest, and the price has dropped. Darren Dreger: Sources say the Canucks called the Maple Leafs to revisit talks. The…

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NHL Rumors III: Goalie market, Kings, Sabres, Regehr, Riberio, Talbot, Scouting the Sharks-Ducks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Craig Custance of ESPN: There are not many teams that are desperate for a goalie. James Reimer is proving he may be able to lead the Maple Leafs. At the moment there are more goalies…

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