Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Rumors and Notes: College FAs, Penguins and Blues

On College Free agents ... Cory Wilkins of theScore: Calgary Flames President of Hockey Operations was on TSN and was saying that aside from Jimmy Vesey, the Flames aren't sold on any of the other college free agents. "If you…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Decision Likely Coming Today

On Jimmy Vesey ... Bob McKenzie: A Jimmy Vesey decision will likely come today, but there is an outside chance it drags on until tomorrow. Joe McDonald of ESPN: Jimmy Vesey was scheduled to sit down with his agents starting…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Decision In A Day Or Two

On Jimmy Vesey ... Dan Rosen: "Don't begrudge Jimmy Vesey for anything. He's playing by the rules, teams clearly value him. He should explore every option because he can." Joe McDonald: Jimmy Vesey and his camp will b\e discussing all…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Flames, Avs, Penguins and Senators

On Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames and the World Cup of Hockey ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Jacob Trouba are scheduled to play in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, and all currently don't have contracts…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Meeting With Teams

On Jimmy Vesey ... Mark Divver: Source saying that Jimmy Vesey and his agents are expected to meet with the Blackhawks, Rangers and Bruins today. Mark Divver: The Maple Leafs, Islanders, Penguins and Devils were to meet with Vesey's camp…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Can Now Talk With Teams

On Jimmy Vesey ... CP on TSN: Jimmy Vesey's agent, Peter Fish, said yesterday that Vesey is not in a rush to sign. "It's certainly not going to be tomorrow," Fish said. "I would say the earliest may be Friday…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Vermette

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Robert Laflamme of NHL.com: Marc-Andre Fleury sat on the bench as Matt Murray led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup. Fleury has three years left on his deal at a $5.75 million cap hit and…

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NHL Rumors: Vesey, Capitals and Islanders

On Jimmy Vesey ... Matthew Coller on ESPN: The Sabres made their best efforts to sign Jimmy Vesey, but he still plans on becoming a free agent on August 15th. The list of interested teams won't be short. With all…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Tavares and Vesey

On Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs and Jimmy Vesey ... A collection of tweets from Al Strachan - answering questions from followers. Alan Strachan: Steven Stamkos had no intention of signing with the Maple Leafs and they didn't…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Josh Yohe of DK Pittsburgh Sports: The Penguins would like to re-sign Matt Cullen and Justin Schultz, with GM Jim Rutherford saying last week that it's still a possibility. Aivis Kalnins: Kael Mouillierat is having…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Russell, Vesey, Demers and Cullen

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks that the Sabres are still trying to get Cam Fowler out of Anaheim, and that they should dangle next years's first round pick. The Sabres will try…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Stars and Penguins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings freed themselves of Pavel Datsyuk's cap hit and will now turn their attention to talking to potential free agents including Steven Stamkos. The…

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