Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors XI: Ducks, Kesler, Garrison, Canucks, Oilers, Flames

Lisa Dillman: Told the Ducks are probably not done. Eric Stephens: Sense in the Ducks may not be done. Billy Jaffe: Was told the Canucks wanted more players and picks from the Ducks for Ryan Kesler, but finally gave in.…

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NHL Rumors IX: Penguins, Garrison, Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres

Rob Rossi: Hearing that Marc-Andre Fleury is not in play and that James Neal definitely is. GM Jim Rutherford is looking to find some cap space in other deals. Will DePaoli: Rob Scuderi's camp hasn't heard from the Penguins if…

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NHL Rumors VII: Panthers, Canucks, Niskanen, Lecavalier, Penguins and Pacioretty

Darren Dreger: The Panthers are considering multiple trade options for the first overall pick, which includes teams outside of the top 10 that are offering current NHL players. The Panthers plan to make their decision on whether or not to…

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NHL Rumors V: Senators, Capitals, Blackhawks, Neal, Ducks, Leafs and Michalek

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has let Jason Spezza's agent know that it's possible a deal doesn't happen this weekend. "I told this to the agent and the player, 'It may happen, there may be…

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NHL Rumors IV: Red Wings, Canucks, Panthers, Oilers, Islanders and Bolland

Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: The Wings are exploring potential trades. “We’re going to explore,” said Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, who is looking for a goal-scoring winger capable of playing on the top two lines or a…

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NHL Rumors II: Subban, Oilers, Niskanen, Kane, Spezza, Raymond and Vrbata

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: P.K. Subban's agent Don Meehan met with the Canadiens yesterday. Talk of an offer sheet could be a waste of time as the Canadiens would match it right away.Source saying the Oilers looking to add an…

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NHL Rumors XIII: Toews and Kane, Niskanen, Mitchell, Canucks, Gionta, Oilers and Jets

Bob McKenzie: It is believed that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each initially asked the Blackhawks for a contract extension worth around $12 million per year. Toews and Kane will get less than that, but could still end up around…

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NHL Rumors XII: Stars, Orpik, Predators, Jets, Brodeur and Flyers

Bruce Garrioch: Lots of chatter that the Stars are kicking tires on Jason Spezza, have been mentioned before. Andy Strickland: 10 to 15 teams have made calls on Paul Stastny. Things could heat up more after the weekend. Stastny won't…

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Top 10 2014 NHL Free Agent Goaltenders

Expanded look at unrestricted free agency this week by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Other Top UFA pieces: Centers, 1-10 Wingers, 11-20 Wingers and Defenseman. One of the more interesting things to follow in free agency will be seeing how the goaltending…

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NHL Rumors VII: Neal, Kane, Spezza, Habs, Panthers, Oilers, Sabres and Blues

Will DePaoli: The Penguins are listening to offers on James Neal but not actively shopping him. They have let teams know that they are not interested in futures. Gary Lawless: Other teams are saying that Jets are listening to offers…

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NHL Rumors IX: Kesler, Blackhawks, How Hartnell Trade Went Down, Michalek and Wild

Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: If the Canucks really want either Brandon Saad or Teuvo Teravainen in any package for Ryan Kesler, would likely be a nonstarter for the Blackhawks. If the Canucks want a lesser prospect than Teravinen…

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NHL Rumors VIII: Jokinen, Canadiens, Penguins and Blackhawks

Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: As of yesterday, the Jets and pending UFA Olli Jokinen have had limited contact. Should expect the Jets payroll next year to be around $65 million. The Jets could take the $3 million…

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