Tag: Nikolaj Ehlers

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Buffalo Sabres

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer on his radio show listed a few things the Oilers should do to help fix the team. “Regardless of how GM situation plays out. Oilers need to: #1. Prioritize adding skill and…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Senators, Predators, Bruins and the Blue Jackets

Winnipeg Jets pending RFAs Mike McIntyre: Patrik Laine's slump this season may be helping in the Winnipeg Jets with regards to his next contract. It could lead to a bridge deal with a lower AAV which would give them a…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Sens, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Mittelstadt and Bogosian could return Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren't ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Ducks put two goalies on the IR NHL.com: The Anaheim Ducks have put goaltender John Gibson on the IR with head, back and neck issues. "You saw the hit," Ducks coach and general manager Bob Murray said. "He got whacked…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Sharks, Canucks and Jets

Kuemper out with an upper-body injury Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper suffered an upper-body injury after a collision with Mattias Janmark. Hamonic could be ready for Thursday Pat Steinberg: Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters said that defenseman Travis…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Predators, Devils, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Jets

Eichel day-to-day but skating Amalie Benjamin: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley didn't have a new update on Jack Eichel and he remains day-to-day. Paul Hamilton: Heard that Eichel was skating yesterday. Stars injury updates Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Jason…

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Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Golden Knights and Jets

Rittich says he's ready Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich practiced yesterday and said he feels good and is "ready to go." Stars hold Benn out Mark Stepneski of NHL.com: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn was held of last…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Nylander … Predators and Rinne

A bridge deal for Nylander would help the Maple Leafs out in the short-term Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: There had been some speculation that William Nylander is looking for more than $8 million a season on a long-term…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues Depth, And Looking At What Some Remaining RFAs Could Get

Blues depth up front doesn't have a lot of trade value Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) Nikita Soshnikov and Oskar Sundqvist don't have much trade value, so it may be better for the St. Louis Blues to hold on…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins and Guentzel … Golden Knights and Theodore

A year away from free agency, comparables for Guentzel Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins 24-year old forward Jake Guentzel is entering the final year of his entry-level deal. He'll be an RFA and will be looking for…

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NHL News: Kings, Maple Leafs, Knights, Capitals and Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: The Kings have signed defenseman Oscar Fantenberg to a one-year contract extension at $650,000. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: The Maple Leafs made four signings yesterday. Forward Pierre Engvall…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Jets, Predators, Wild, Flames, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Josh Manson's new contract kicks in next season - four years at a $4.1 million salary cap hit. Eric Stephens: Salary breakdown 2018-19 $3.25 million 2019-20 $4.25 million 2020-21 $4.45 million 2021-22 $4.45…

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