Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

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…

Mark Easson

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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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…

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Rumors and Video: Staal, Pens, Wings, Bruins, Oilers, Caps and Flames

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Source saying the Penguins are interested in reacquiring Jordan Staal. It is more of an offseason move, but the Penguins have talked to the Hurricanes as what it would cost  to trade for him…

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Trade Target: Carolina Hurricanes Andrej Sekera

Andrej Sekera 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. With three points in…

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Rumors V: Bruins, Kings, Oilers, Jackets, Rangers, Pens and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Bruins haven't been able to find a Johnny Boychuk replacement since they traded him at the start of the season.Has Milan Lucic's physical game caught up to him? Would the Bruins consider trading…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…

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