Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins and Avalanche

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: “Part of being a GM is deciding what to fix, but also going with your gut and applying some patience.” Jason Gregor: Chiarelli continued: “The broader picture is we have…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Oilers and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washinton Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's difficult not to see the Penguins moving Ian Cole at some point, but it won't be until GM Rutherford…

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NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ian Cole

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ian Cole ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Regarding the Penguins actively shopping defenseman Ian Cole, coach Mike Sullivan says he doesn't "know where this stuff comes from." GM Jim Rutherford said he "wouldn't…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Forward David Backes is a possibility tonight. Boston Bruins: Forward Jake Debrusk (upper-body) and David Krejci (re-aggravated his upper-body injury) are day-to-day and out tonight. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Joe Yerdon: Defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins Looking To Trade Ian Cole – Maple Leafs, Avs and Knights Interested

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ian Cole ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Penguins have made defenseman Ian Cole a healthy scratch for their past three games. Multiple sources are saying the Penguins are actively trying to…

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Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Devils, Senators, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks: Coach Bob Boughner said that forward Evgeni Dadonov would be out for four to six weeks. FLA Panthers PR: Roberto Luongo joins Patrick Roy as the only two goaltenders with 200 wins for…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Avs, Red Wings, Kings, Wild, Pens, Blues, Canucks, Jets, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Antti Raanta won't travel with the team to Edmonton according to coach Rick Tocchet. He could join them in Calgary. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun will travel with the team, but will only be…

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NHL News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins and Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and forward Markus Hannikainen to the AHL and recalled goaltender Mattias Kivlenieks. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan: Coach Jeff Blashill said…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Evgeni Malkin has a history of injuries and is out again. Last year they had Nick Bonino to move up in the lineup to fill in when needed. This…

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NHL News: Waivers, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Rangers, Penguins and Leafs

On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: The Calgary Flames put Eddie Lack on waivers. The Ottawa Senators put Christopher DiDomenico on waivers. The Anaheim Ducks put Jaycob Megna on waivers. Cap Friendly: The Lack clears waivers and is assigned to the…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Rangers, Penguins and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy ruled forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Torey Krug out for tonight. Cassidy said that Ryan Spooner is getting close to returning. Joe Haggerty: Forward Anders Bjork is also out tonight.…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford has been happy with recently acquired Riley Sheahan, but the Penguins need to get some more offense out of their bottom-six or else they may…

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