Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Rumors III: Predators, Coyotes, Blackhawks Scouting and Wings

Thomas Willis of Nashville Predators: Predators GM David Poile on the trade deadline. “Fortunately for me, I was able to get out ahead of the deadline, which is probably every manager's ideal situation,” Poile said. “You don’t want to get…

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Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…

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Trade Deadline: 2015 Draft Picks, No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

Here are each teams 2015 draft picks and the players who have no-movement and no-trade clauses. We'll try to keep it updated leading up to Monday's NHL trade deadline. From Capgeek - A no-trade clause means a player cannot be…

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Rumors VI: O’Reilly, Hejda, Bruins, Capitals and Scouting

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic has indicated that they would attempt to sign Ryan O'Reilly to a contract extension in the offseason to prevent him from becoming a UFA after the 2015-16 season. "I don't want…

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Rumors IV: Michalek, Pens, Lightning, Senators and Leafs

Pierre LeBurn: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said that Zbynek Michalek is recovering well and there is significant interest in him. David Pagnotta: Multiple sources saying there is a lot of interest  in Zbnyek Michalek. Dave Molinari: Penguins don't appear to…

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Rumors IX: Sharp, Cole, Horcoff, Beleskey, Michalek, Petry and Sens

Chris Kuc: The agent for Patrick Sharp, Rick Curran, spoke with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on Thursday and was assured that they have "no intention" of trading Sharp. David Pagnotta: Sharp talk should be quieted, but some teams still think…

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Rumors II: Habs, Oilers, Caps, Wild, Sabres, Ducks and Scouting

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Hearing that Canadiens prospect Zach Fucale could be available in the summer as he'd be no more than a backup to Carey Price. Can bet the Oilers would be interseted. The Oilers wanted to draft…

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Rumors VIII: Penguins, Jackets, Caps, Bruins, Rangers and Blackhawks

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins still need to add a second-pairing defenseman to play with Christian Ehrhoff.  They  also need that cushion of a second-pairing Dmen as Ehrhoff just returned from a concussion. The Penguins could…

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Rumors VII: Coyotes, Stars, Leafs, Pens, Hawks, Kings and Caps

Andy Strickland: With Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek believed to have a concussion, have been told that a trade involving him would likely have to involve a games played or playoff round condition. Andy Strickland: Coyotes GM Don Maloney may not…

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Rumors VI: Bruins, Kings, Ducks, Oilers, Pens, Sharks and Canes

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has talked trade with the Blues, Sabres and even the Maple Leafs. The asking prices have been too high, but they should start to drop for players like Chris Stewart as GM…

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Trade: Maple Leafs Send Daniel Winnik to Pittsburgh

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Daniel Winnik to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2016 2nd round, 2015 4th round pick and Zach Sill. The 29-year old Winnik was drafted 265th of the 9th round of the 2004 draft by…

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Rumors IX: Wisniewski’s List, Vermette and Friedman’s Thoughts

Aaron Portzline: Have been told that James Wisniewski's list of 10 no-trade teams was created in a way to make it difficult for the Blue Jackets to trade him. On the list are teams that have no salary cap room…

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