Tag: Ottawa Senators

Flyers looking for a winger … Roster moves from Leafs coming … Regehr could be trade target … LA needs scoring … Why Leafs didn’t get Wolski

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers lost out on Jamie Langenbrunner after offering the Devils 2 draft picks (I think the deal more to do with Langenbrunner wanting to go Dallas than what was the better offer).…

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Yzerman won’t trade top draft picks … Canucks Dman update … Salary dump in Ottawa … Semin out 2 games

Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: As the trade deadline approaches, don't expect Lightning GM Steve Yzerman to include any 1st to 3rd round 2011 or 2012 draft picks to in bring some additional help. Yzerman added "I don't want…

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No progress on Stamkos talks … Frolov done for the season … Commodore to AHL … Armstrong questionable for tonight

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: There has been no progress since the end of November on contract extension talks with Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning. GM Steve Yzerman has said they had sent Stamkos's side an initial…

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Bruins could be fit for Phillips … Kings re-sign Johnson, Doughty update … Injury notes on Semin, Backstrom, DiPietro and more

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Senators decide to trade Chris Phillips, the Bruins could be a good landing spot for him. Rich Hammond of LAKingsInsider: The LA Kings have locked up defenseman Jack Johnson to a 7…

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Nieuwendyk has permission, but hasn’t spoken to Richards … More on Langenbrunner and Gorges … Arnott next? Starting goalies and waiver clears

Dan Rosen via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said he has permission to talk to Brad Richards about a contract extension. Steve Zipay via twitter: According to Brad Richards agent, they haven't spoken to the Stars about a new contract.…

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Langenbrunner on the move soon? New lines in LA … Beauchemin-Setoguchi rumor a fabrication … Tarasenko N.A. bound next year … Clouston day-to-day

Mark Everson of the NY Post: Lou Lamoriello may be getting closer to asking Jamie Langenbrunner if he'd waive his no-trade clause. It may be soon rather than later, with Langenbrunner the Devil most teams are targeting. The LA Kings…

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Injury notes for Leclaire, Oshie, Eager, Brown, Mitchell and Smith

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Pascal Leclaire practiced yesterday, limiting to 25 minutes of lower-body work, could be the backup on Friday. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Blues forward T.J. Oshie is taking part in practice but not "battle…

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3 groups of Flames that could be traded… Getzlaf out 4-6 weeks … Karlsson only safe Senator … Commodore asks for trade … plus more

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Sportak lists 3 groups of Calgary Flames that could be traded 1. The UFA's: Curtis Glencross, Brendan Morrison, Anton Babchuk, Steve Staios, Adam Pardy and Alex Tanguay. 2. Not playing up to Snuff: Niklas…

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Richards to remain a Star for now … Senators hotseats … Eberle out 10 days … Osgood to retire? Turris, Moreau injured

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News:  "Barring a total collapse, don't expect Stars to trade Brad Richards." Heika guesses the Stars will hold onto Richards, and if they can't re-sign him by the start of free agency, they could…

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Spezza out 4-6 weeks… Leighton on waivers … Del Zotto to minors … starting goalies

Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Jason Spezza will be out "long term" according to coach Clouston, which means 4-6 weeks. Philadelphia Flyers via twitter: Michael Leighton has been placed on waivers by the Flyers. Larry Brooks via twitter: The NY Rangers…

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Toews and Getzlaf injured … Rafalski questionable for Tuesday … Oshie late Jan. return? No progress for Perron and McDonald

Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews left last night's game 13 minutes in with a shoulder injury. More will be known today on the extent of the injury. Eric Stephens OC Register: Ryan Getzlaf took a…

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Rain in forecast for Winter Classic … Spezza out indefinitely … Pair of Preds to IR, Tootoo to rehab … Kane back tonight?

Bob Cohn of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: This year's Penguins-Capitals Winter Classic could be even more interesting as rain could be in the forecast. A little bit of rain can be tolerated but if it's heavy enough to disrupt the 1…

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