Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

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…

Mark Easson

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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Trade Target: Toronto Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul

Joffrey Lupul is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. When the Toronto…

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Rumors VIII: Penguins, Canadiens and Bruins Interested in Lupul?

Sportsnet 960 Radio: Elliotte Friedman yesterday on Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul.  (transcribed by Mark Easson, myNHLtraderumors) "Heard last year that Montreal has asked about him and Toronto may deal him. I met with Dave Nonis in the summer, I asked…

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Rumors VI: Devils, Hawks, Jackets, Habs, Pens, Sens and Handzus

Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello won't talk about his deadline plans. “That's something that is not even on the agenda tonight,” he said. “Right now, we're just trying to feel good about the win.” Players say they are not…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins and Flames

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There is no plan for the Hurricanes to trade either Jordan or Eric Staal at the moment. A source said that GM Ron Francis called Jordan on Sunday to let him know that a potential trade…

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Rumors I: Wisniewski, Penguins, Lightning and Oilers

Aaron Portzline: Two different sources said tonight that the Blue Jackets are shopping defenseman James Wisniewski. They are trying to trade him before Monday's deadline. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins will be buyers, but they have limited cap space.…

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Rumors VI: Targets and Interest, Bryzgalov, Lupul and Phaneuf

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Hottest trade targets and teams that might be interested.Daniel Winnik: Would be a steal if the Leafs could get a 2nd round pick for him. The Rangers have been scouting him.Ryan O'Reilly: Most likely…

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Rumors I: Top Interesting Trade Targets and Contenders Needs

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Top 15 most interesting trade targets and who should be interested:1. Keith Yandle - Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers…

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Injuries: Mason, Hejda, Ehrhoff, Gorges, Oduya, Lundqvist and Miller

Wayne Fish: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that Steve Mason and Kimmo Timonen aren't unlikely to play until next Saturday. Though, he didn't rule out Mason for Toronto. Mike Chambers: Avalanche's Jan Hejda is day-to-day with a knee injury. He…

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