Tag: Niklas Backstrom

More on Radulov … Helm out 4-6 weeks … Wild injury updates … Pitkanen close … Canucks lineup changes and starting goalies

4:45 PM: Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Radulov's return to Nashville is conditioned on him returning to the KHL next year (from Medvedev via @plysenkov). He was allowed to buy out this year only with condition he'd be back. If not,…

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Suter talks Radulov … Leafs inclined to keep 1st … Toews’ concussion … Lidstrom out a week … Wild injury update … MacDonald hurts shoulder

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators defesneman Ryan Suter on the possible return of Alexander Radulov. “It takes away from the guys we have on the team when we talk about other guys coming in, and guys who have been…

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GM meeting next week … Notes on the Maple Leafs, Datsyuk practicing, Wild goalie injuries, Mason gets stitches, Souray injured

Darren Dreger via twitter: The GM meetings are next week. They'll talk about putting the red-line back in, video review for goalie interference, concussions and CBA talk. Darren Dreger via twitter: Drafting in the top 10 could be good thing…

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MLSE has faith in Brian Burke … Injury notes on Parse, Gagne, Backstrom, Clutterbuck, Palmieri, Letang, D’Agostini and Langenbrunner … Ott talks trade rumors

Maple Leafs - Brian Burke Press Conference at 10:00 AM - Ron Wilson firing and hiring of Randy Carlyle. Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: MLSE has faith in Brian Burke: “Obviously the team is struggling,” Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president…

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Letang out … Some of the top UFAs … Possible Maple Leafs coaches … Backstrom’s injury not short-term … JVR breaks foot

Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has some concussion symptoms according to coach Dan Bylsma. He will miss Saturday's game, but will remain with the team until they return home after the game. Winger Steve Sullivan…

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Wings couldn’t find fit … Caps unsure on Backstrom … Wild may re-sign Harding … No offers for Allen or Spacek … Toews may have concussion

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings were looking for a forward yesterday, but they couldn't find a fit. Prices were high. “Some teams are bigger,” Holland said. “They don’t have our skill. Let’s play. I…

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Schneider safe at deadline … Preds claim Yip … Carson, Repik to waivers … Hall hopes to play Saturday … Steen out … Starting goalies

Jason Botchford via twitter: From what Cory Schneider has been told regarding the trade deadline, he doesn't have much to worry about. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The Predators have claimed Brandon Yip off waivers from the Avalanche. Renaud Lavoie via…

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Afternoon notes on Backstrom, Madden, Phillips, Orr, Carcillo, Blackhawks, Devils, Sabres and starting goalies

Brian McNally via twitter: Capitals coach Dale Hunter said that Niklas Backstrom is day-to-day and is still being evaluated. George Richards via twitter: The Panthers have officially signed center John Madden. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators defenseman Chris…

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Ducks should trade Getzlaf? Bourque up for suspension … Blues sale terminated … Theodore out 2 weeks … Weber practices

Jeff Miller of the OC Register: Miller thinks the Ducks should trade Ryan Getzlaf if there is a deal that significantly improves the Ducks. Miller: "For whatever reason, this just isn't working. It isn't working for the Ducks, and it…

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Afternoon notes on both Michalek’s, Leino, Visnovsky, Chara, Hall, Green, Miettinen, Zidlicky and starting goalies

Brent Wallace via twitter: Senators Milan Michalek is out with a concussion. Ian Mendes via twitter: Coach MacLean on Michalek: "I don't think it's going to ruin his year, much like the other major injuries he's had in the past."…

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Sutter to Kings? Jets claim Miettinen … Giroux out with concussion … Downie fined … Campbell fractures foot … Starting goalies

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Sources confirm that the Kings have officially sought permission from the Calgary Flames to speak with Darryl Sutter. Josh Rimer via twitter: Rimer is hearing that Sutter could be named the new Kings coach tomorrow. Damian…

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Tradability of some Capitals … Gillis responds to Luongo rumors … Injury notes on Markov, MacDonald, Kubina, Martinez, Richards, Higgins and Morrow

Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the tradability of some Capitals if they can't turn it around. Alex Ovechkin: Anything is possible, but he is the face the franchise. He has a cap hit of $9.5 million until 2020-21.…

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