Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

Rumors VI: Flyers, Bernier, Richardson, Buchnevich and Top 5 UFA Goalies

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall still hopes to re-sign RFA defenseman Michael Del Zotto, but admits there has been little progress during their talks. “We’re chugging along at a slow pace,” he said, adding that the…

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Rumors V: Draft Notes – Flames and Flyers

Aaron Vickers of NHL.com: The Flames hold the No. 15 pick in next weeks draft, four in the first two rounds and six in the first three rounds. Flames GM Brad Treliving: "Obviously we've become popular in the sense we've…

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Rumors IV: Capitals, Devils, Coyotes, Flyers and the Senators

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: It will be hard for the Capitals to re-sign Mike Green and get under the salary cap. After the season, GM Brian MacLellan said that they could go into next season with Nate Schmidt and…

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Rumors V: Dreger on O’Reilly, Stamkos, Leafs and St. Louis

Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio this morning. On what Ryan O’Reilly could bring back in a trade: “Yeah, what is it? That’s a good question. When you’re on the draft floor, it always seems to include a high pick,…

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Rumors I: Devils, Reilly and Lecavalier

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Pending UFA Steve Bernier hopes to re-sign with the Devils, but he hasn't spoken with them. He's planning on speaking with other teams when the window opens on June 25th. “Nobody,” Bernier said today. “So far,…

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Rumors I: Senators, Sharks and Flyers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has been busy trying to find out what he can get for either Robin Lehner or Craig Anderson. League sources are saying he wants a top-six forward and a pick.…

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Rumors III: Avs, Canadiens, Bruins, Flyers and Oilers

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: The Avalanche should sign a top-flight defensemen when free agency gets underway. They need to sign Ryan O'Reilly to a contract extension or trade him. Renaud Lavoie: Chances are slim to none that Canadiens…

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Rumors III: Doan, Talbot, Elias, Grigorenko, Staal, Ward and Kessel

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There was a brief conversation between the Rangers and Coyotes about Shane Doan after the two teams made the Keith Yandle trade. It didn't last long, but Brook wonders if it could discuss again…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Avs, Canadiens, Predators and Flyers

Murray Pam: It appears that the Oilers may be willing to trade their No. 16 overall pick in the draft to the Rangers if they willing to move Cam Talbot. Murray Pam: The Oilers are willing to move Nail Yakupov. Mike…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Flyers and Red Wings

Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes need to re-sign or trade Eric Staal and Cam Ward. Both of their contracts expire at the end of next season. If the Hurricanes trade Eric, his brother Jordan may…

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Rumors I: Blues, Jets and Flyers

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong has informed pending UFA defenseman Barret Jackman that they won't be re-signing him before July 1st. Both sides admitted there could be a small chance he returns next…

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Rumors III: Richards, Hamilton, Malkin, Sharks and Flyers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings are once again talking to teams about Mike Richards, though at this point, nothing is imminent. The Kings would love to move Richards and his $5.75 million cap hit for the next five years.…

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