Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Canucks and Red Wings

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Hockey Central at Noon on the Calgary Flames. "I still hear they're kicking tires on Marc-Andre Fleury." Fox notes that at the 2016 draft, Eric…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Lightning, Bruins, Blackhawks, Penguins and Avs

On the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Hurricanes are really deep on the blueline. Scouts would put Jaccob Slavin ($742,000) as an untouchable over Justin Faulk ($4.8…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Sabres, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Pens and Flyers

On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Roberto Luongo is fine after leaving Wednesday's game because of cramping. He received some IVs and will be okay. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Derek Grant left last night's game with…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Kings, Avalanche and Penguins

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Carp: thinks that Jack Capuano could be the front-runner for the Golden Knights head coaching job. He has a good relationship with GM George McPhee. They won't break the bank for their coach.…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Carl Hagelin and Conor Sheary skated yesterday morning. Hagelin is still in concussion protocol. Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan: "Hagelin skated this morning. He's still status quo. We'll see how he responds after…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Penguins and Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (the Rangers had a scout at the Kings AHL affiliate on the weekend) Don't see a fit between the NY Rangers and LA Kings. The Rangers don't really have any pending unrestricted…

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Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Avs, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that there is trade speculation between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche regarding Matt Duchene. “Those…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Avs-Pens, Flyers-Isles, Sabres-Ducks and Sens-Stars

On Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Adrian Dater: The Carolina Hurricanes are again scouting an Avalanche. Believe that the Hurricanes could be on a short list of potential trade partners for the Avalanche. The Boston Bruins are…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Kings, Senators, Blues and Canadiens

On the Dallas Stars, Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, and Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If the Dallas Stars are out the playoff race, they will have no choice but to start moving…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Claude Julien, Stars and Penguins

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Michael Russo: The Coyotes had three scouts listed to attend the Minnesota Wild - Chicago Blackhawks game last night, including GM John Chayka. On Claude Julien  ... Bob McKenzie: Would expect the Vegas Golden Knights…

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