Tag: Phil Kessel

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sharks, Penguins, Ducks, and Senators

Oilers should be looking into a couple wingers you could be available Jim Matheson: is sure the Edmonton Oilers have taken a look at William Nylander. With the Toronto Maple Leafs needing a right-handed defenseman, it would take Adam Larsson.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Kings, and Wild

Penguins may need a jump start Dan Kingerski: The Pittsburgh Penguins have now lost four straight and have only scored six goals over that span. This may be a slump that they can't afford to ignore. The injury to right-handed…

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NHL Injuries and Notes: Ducks, Knights, Sens, Pens, Rangers, Kings, Jets, and Waivers

Getzlaf out with an upper-body injury Dan Greenspan: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf missed last night's games with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Pacioretty to meet up with the Knights Gary Lawless: Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard…

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NHL Rumors: Shumakov and Rangers … Coyotes Trade Talk From The Draft

  KHLs Shumakov hoping to land with the Rangers? Aivis Kalnins: There is some belief that holdout Sergei Shumakov is hoping for CSKA to release him from his contract so that he could sign with the New York Rangers. The…

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NHL Rumors: Jake Virtanen, Artemi Panarin, and Henrik Zetterberg

The Canucks closing in on getting Virtanen re-signed Irfaan Gaffar: Have been hearing that contract talks between forward Jake Virtanen's reps and the Vancouver Canucks are going well. A new deal is expected to be done at some point this…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Penguins, Canadiens, and Kunitz

The St. Louis Blues likely won't have to move out salary ... Jeremy Rutherford: When asked if the Blues will need to make a trade to clear out some salary cap space to get under the cap: “No,” Army said. “I…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins and Brassard … Four Teams Interested In Maroon

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (mailbag) Believe that Phil Kessel will be with the Penguins next season, Zeise doesn't think that Derick Brassard will be. They have too many centers and it doesn't make…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Kunitz, Duclair, Johnson, Skinner and Pens Trade Candidates

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Source said on Sunday that the Penguins have interest in bringing back winger Chris Kunitz, but it may depend on salary cap space. The 38-year old recorded 29 points…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the New York Islanders ... Andrew Gross of Newsday checks in with the New York Islanders. The makeover continues as New York needs defense and even goaltending help. Likely, defensive needs can be addressed in this draft. There exists…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Senators, Canadians, Rangers and Sabres

Musings on trade rumors and draft from Vegas Chris Johnson of Sportsnet:  The one thing clear about the San Jose Sharks is this - San Jose sets itself up to pursue free agents after the Mike Hoffman trade. Also, Ottawa…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Kessel, Rust, Sheary, Simon, Hagelin, Jarry and Brassard

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and potential trade options ... Josh Yohe of The Athletic: Multiple sources have said that Phil Kessel isn't against the idea of being traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins, but is also okay with remaining with the…

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NHL Rumors: Stastny – Jets, Avs, Habs … Minnesota Wild

On Paul Stastny ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are at the top of the list as eventual destinations for Paul Stastny. Mike McIntyre: Think the Jets would like to be able to bring Stastny…

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