Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Rumors: Deadline Date, Penguins and Outdoor Games

On the trade deadline date ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) It might be a good idea to move the trade deadline back a couple weeks. More teams would be out of the playoff race, so their would be more…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…

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NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Minnesota Wild 3 (SO) Buffalo Sabres 2 Calgary Flames 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Nashville Predators 5 Colorado Avalanche 2 Anaheim Ducks 3 Los Angeles Kings 2 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (OT) Carolina Hurricanes 3 Philadelphia Flyers 6 Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More

Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Hamhuis, Leafs, Bickell, Bruins, Devils and Flyers

Some surprisingly quiet teams out there... Tampa, Minnesota, Isles, Nashville, Detroit... — James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 29, 2016 On the Florida Panthers  ... Could the Pirri deal mean Panthers clearing cap space for another, bigger move? Hard to make sense…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…

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NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Pirri, Streit, Eberle and More

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators ... McKenzie:"I would go so far as to say that Columbus doesn't view Colin Wilson as a primary target if they're going to trade Scott Hartnell." — Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29,…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Leafs, Habs, Flyers, Devils and Wild

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are still negotiating with Loui Eriksson. The Bruins have moved up to four years and offering between $20 and $24 million. That is still short of the five or…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Leafs and More

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Arizona Coyotes ... David Strehle: Scouts/reps listed for the Flyers-Coyotes: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Predators, Sharks, Blackhawks and Hurricanes. Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Stu Cowan: Scouts/reps listed for Habs-Leafs: Blackhawks,…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that trade calls were "flooding in" a few days ago, but things have quieted down. Sam Carchidi: Hextall on trades: "Prices are high right now...I know something will come…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Bob McKenzie: The Blackhawks interest in Dan Hamhuis has cooled considerably. Blackhawks focusing on lower-level depth options. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: A Canucks deal with the Blackhawks was close enough in the past…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists From Eight Games Last Night

Scouting the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers ... Dennis Bernstein: Scouts/Reps listed for the Kings-Oilers: Canadiens (4), Ducks (3), Rangers (2), Blues (2), Bruins, Predators, Sabres, Hurricanes, Capitals, Lightning, Sharks, Devils and Blackhawks. Dennis Bernstein: Canadiens Marc Bergevin and Rick…

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