Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Rumors: Preds, Habs, Sharks, Flyers, Flames and Leafs

On the Nashville Predators ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Burnside wonders if Predators GM David Poile would make a "bold, out-of-the-box move" and consider trading Shea Weber. Weber doesn't have no-trade protection due the offer sheet he signed with the…

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Morning Hits: Injuries, Torts on Malkin and Prout

Injury Notes ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby missed last night's game against the Blue Jackets. He's out with a lower-body injury, but it's not expected to be a long-term issue. “I don’t believe it’s a long-term…

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Rumors II: Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Jets, Jackets and Sharks

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Penguins have been listening to offers on winger Chris Kunitz. David Peron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Something has to give soon in Anaheim, and the betting…

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Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs

On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…

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Rumors III: Ladd, Byfuglien, Trouba and the Penguins

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have three big pending free agents - UFAs in Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd and RFA Jacob Trouba.A league and player source on what they are…

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Rumors: Penguins, Panthers, Preds and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... (before trade with Chicago last night) Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks that GM Jim Rutherford has another trade or two up his sleeve before the trade deadline. This may be their last shot at…

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Videos and GIFs: Dupuis, Suspension, Saves and Passes

The Penguins honored Pascal Dupuis last night with a tribute. Anaheim Ducks Nate Thompson was suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head. Huge save by Chad Johnson late in the game #HiImChadJohnson game saver @juice722 pic.twitter.com/KJFiLWGiuV…

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Trade: Penguins Send Scuderi To Blackhawks For Daley

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Rob Scuderi to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Trevor Daley. The 36-year old Scuderi was drafted 134th overall in the 5th round in the 1998 draft by the Penguins. The 32-year old Daley was…

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Rumors II: Stamkos, Winnik, Vatanen, Hamonic and Shattenkirk

Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Steven Stamkos isn't re-signed by the trade deadline, GM Steve Yzerman will have a big decision to make. Stamkos has a no-movement clause, so he controls some of his own…

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Injuries: Sharks, Canucks, Oilers, Penguins and More

On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Logan Couture returned from a broken fibula earlier this week, but is now out indefinitely after requiring emergency surgery to stop bleeding in his right thigh.…

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Rumors II: Canucks and Penguins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Thomas Drance of Sportsnet: The Vancouver Canucks were built this season to compete for a playoff spot, but to also have an eye on building for the future. They have lost 13 of their last…

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Injuries: Dupuis, Jackets, Leafs, Red Wings and More

On the Penguins Pascal Dupuis ... Penguins.NHL: Pascal Dupuis won't be playing hockey again due to a medical condition related to blood clots. “Despite playing on a medical protocol that has worked for other players in the NHL, we feel…

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