Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Ducks, Flames, Hawks, Pens and Islanders

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be 40-years old just after the season starts next year. He still wants to play and will go year-by-year from now on. His agent wouldn't comment…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Panthers, Devils and Canucks

On the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sportsnet: Eric Duhatschek was on Sportsnet 960 yesterday and said that with the emergence of Matt Murray, the Calgary Flames could look at Penguins Marc-Andre Fleury as an option for their No.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets

On the Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas that Stars GM should focus on this offseason. 1. Upgrade their goaltending - Kari Lethonen and Antti Niemi had a combine save percentage in the playoffs under…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery and Auston Matthews, it gives them a front-line center. Simmons writes: "And with free agency coming and Steven Stamkos…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Boudreau Takes the Fall and Murray’s Emergence

For the fourth consecutive year the Anaheim Ducks season came to an end with a crushing Game 7 loss. In an effort to right the ship Ducks GM Bob Murray elected to fire Bruce Boudreau last Friday afternoon. While you…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Isles, Lightning, Pens and Wings

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: The Flyers announced yesterday that forward Scott Laughton is out of the hospital and is doing well. He won't be joining the team in Washington. The Flyers will give another update on Laughton…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Caps, Wild, Pens, Predators, Wings and Stars

On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Goaltender Braden Holtby left practice early yesterday after a collision with a teammate. After the collision, Holtby was stretching his leg before leaving the ice. Coach Barry Trotz said…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Caps, Panthers, Rangers, Pens, Stars and Lightning

On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley: Coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik has an "upper-body" injury and will be evaluated today. On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Defenseman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and center Vincent Trocheck (foot) skated…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins and Senators

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks think they'll be able to find a way to re-sign RFA Andrew Shaw. He made $2 million this year and…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Flyers, Kings, Stars, Penguins and More

On the New York Rangers ... John Shannon: Have been told that there appears to be no real damage to Henrik Lundqvist's eye. Issue is the swelling around his eye. Steve Zipay of Newsday: Lundqvist's status for tomorrow's Game 2…

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