Tag: Nikolai Kulemin

Non Playoff Teams Injuries: Lightning, Islanders, Sabres and Coyotes

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos said yesterday that they may have "got a little bit ahead of ourselves" on his potential return to the lineup. He wouldn't have been…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Devils and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Goaltender Frederik Andersen left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that the Sabres doctor thought that Andersen should be pulled from the game. Chris…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Wings, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Stars and Ducks

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist said he'll return on Sunday and will be starting. New York Rangers: Defenseman Dan Girardi will return to the lineup today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Bruins

On the New York Islanders ... Chris Johnston: Islanders center John Tavares said he'd be open to talking contract extension with the team this offseason and added "I'm excited about where the organization is headed." Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Asked…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…

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Afternoon Hits: Marchand, Hawks, Pens, Isles, Devils and Sens

On Brad Marchand ... General Fanager: Brad Marchand's contract extension with the Bruins carries a no-movement clause for the first five season. It turns to a modified no-trade for the final three years. 2022-23: 6 team trade list, 2023-24: 15 team…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: New York Islanders GM Garth Snow said they will reach out to John Tavares next summer to start the process of getting a contract extension done. Arthur Staple of Newsday:  Islanders GM Garth…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Red Wings, Islanders and Predators

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have saved $7.6 million in cap space (after the Marc Savard and Erik Gudbranson trades) and are expecting to sign Vincent Trocheck to a long-term deal and probably Brian Campbell. On…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Oilers, Brodeur, Blackhawks, Islanders and Senators

DJ Been of WEEI:  Source saying that the Bruins have held "casual discussion" with David Krejci about a contract extension. Krejci is entering the final year of his three-year, $15.75 million deal and would be a UFA at the end…

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Top 25 Free Agents That Remain Unsigned Heading Into Day Two

After a crazy first day of free agency, things have come back to earth on day two. We put together list of top 25 free agents that are still available. Not the greatest of lists but still some decent players…

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NHL Rumors XIII: Bolland, Boyle, Leafs, Niskanen, Blues, Penguins and Grabovski

Iain MacIntyre: The Canucks were interested in Dave Bolland but weren't going close to the 5 years and $27.5 million he got from the Panthers. Hope Smoke: Dave Bolland:  "Florida was there with the money and Toronto wasn't. I thank…

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