Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Philadelphia Flyers

The Lightning could still use a right-handed defenseman Joe Smith of The Athletic: (mailbag) Things have gone quiet lately with regards to Erik Karlsson trade talk with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite some reports earlier this month, a deal with…

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NHL News: Stars, Blackhawks, Lombardi, Capitals and Wilson

Stars Smith clears waivers Mark Stepneski: Stars Gemel Smith cleared waivers yesterday. Sean Shapiro: The Stars putting Smith on waivers and him clearing helps the Stars case for salary arbitration. Crawford will be ready for the start of the season…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks … Notes On Some Remaining UFAs

Varying reports coming out of Vancouver Elliotte Friedman: Have been hearing that there Dean Lombardi is a serious contender for an open position with the Canucks. Satiar Shah: "Canucks ownership doesn’t move on from someone unless they have a good…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs Prospect, Flyers Almost Done, and Trade Route For Blackhawks

Leafs prospect Dzierkals decision soon Aivis Kalnins: Source is saying that a decision on Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Martins Dzierkals could be made soon. Dzierkals has an option for Dinamo Riga of the KHL. He would rather sign with the Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Larkin … Flyers and Free Agents

Red Wings and Larkin progressing to an extension ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin are making some progress on a long-term contract extension according to Larkin, and a deal should be done before…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Jackets, Oilers, Kings, Flyers, Sharks, and Golden Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes and the Columbus Blue Jackets ...  Mark Scheig: The Blue Jackets trade Jacob Graves and a conditional 2016 sixth-round pick  in 2019 to the Coyotes for Ryan MacInnis. If MacInnis plays in 20 NHL games this year,…

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NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Pens, and Leafs

On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Hoven: The Ducks have signed forward Kalle Kossila to a one-year, two-way deal at $650,000. Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks have signed Kevin Roy to a one-year, two-way deal at $874,000. On the Buffalo Sabres…

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NHL Free Agents: A Collection Of Signings Over The Past Day Or Two

  On the Anaheim Ducks ... Cap Friendly: The Ducks have re-signed RFA Chase De Leo to a one-year, two-way deal - $650,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL with $80,000 guaranteed. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Cap Friendly: The…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that the signing of James van Riemsdyk doesn't change a potential contract extension for winger Wayne Simmonds. Hextall was asked if he's been talking to Simmonds' reps at…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Flyers

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle: The Sharks continue to have contract talks with free agent Dylan DeMelo. GM Doug Wilson did say that they are comfortable going forward with Tim Heed, Joakim Ryan and Radim Simek if need be.…

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