Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Eight Teams Leading Trade Talk … Pietrangelo May Not Be An Untouchable

Eight teams leading the trade talk Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman notes that eight teams are leading the trade talk. “Just asking around, the teams that seem to be at the centre of a lot of these conversations: L.A, Philly, Minnesota, Boston,…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Jets-Blues, Penguins, Rangers, and Flyers

Scouting the Jets and Blues Murat Ates: Scouts listed to attend last night's Winnipeg Jets - St. Louis Blues game: Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Penguins and Zuccarello a fit Dan Kingerski: New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello may be…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Kings, Wild, Penguins, Golden Knights and Jets

Rakell tweaks his ankle Anaheim Ducks: Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Rickard Rakell missed last night's game with a tweaked ankle. There is no timetable for his return. Hutton has an upper-body injury Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat:…

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NHL Rumors: Kessel’s Name Was In The Rumor Mill, But Has Been Pulled Back

Kessel's name was out there but has been pulled back of late Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Elliotte Friedman recently reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins put Phil Kessel's name out there earlier this season. The only way trading Kessel…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sharks, and Five Goalies Who Could Be Traded

Keep an eye on the Flyers Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to keep an eye on ahead of the February 25th trade deadline. Part of the reason that GM Ron Hextall was let go was…

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NHL Notes: 13 Seattle Names, Forbes Values, AHL Trade, Parayko, and Preliminary WJC Rosters

Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Ranking 13 team names that Seattle has registered. Rainiers Kraken Evergreens Seals Emeralds Sea Lions Sockeyes Whales Eagles Totems Cougars Firebirds Renegades Forbes: New York Rangers - $1.55 billion 2. Toronto Maple Leafs - $1.45 billion…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Playoffs, Penguins, Flyers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Senators

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario - who wouldn't mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario…

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NHL Injuries: Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Flyers, Penguins, Sharks and Golden Knights

Hanzal to return ... Stars still without four defensemen Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars put Gemel Smith on waivers as forward Martin Hanzal is nearing his return. Hanzal is coming off back surgery and had…

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NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Daniel Sprong To Ducks For Marcus Pettersson

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Daniel Sprong to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Marcus Pettersson. The 21-year old Sprong was drafted 46th overall in the second round of the 2015 draft. The 22-year old Pettersson was drafted 38th overall…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens, Kings, and Panthers

If the Penguins look outside for a goaltender... Dan Kingerski: If the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a goaltender, maybe they should take a look at Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom. He could use a change of scenery, may not cost…

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Youngsters Providing Bang for the Buck on Expiring Entry-Level Contracts

Looking at some players who have provide some offense at a bargain price.

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray Trade Speculation And A Need For A Defenseman

Trade speculation in net for the Penguins and the need for a puck-moving defenseman Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been happy with their goaltending. They had been linked to Detroit Red Wings Jimmy Howard, but decided…

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