Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Rumors II: Sabres, Ducks, Penguins, Vegas, Jets, Flames and Wild

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Sabres may continue to hold on to Tyler Myers for awhile to see if the Red Wings become more interested in the right-handed defenseman or if the Stars come calling. Neither the Stars,…

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Quick Hits: Maatta, Foligno, Kopitar and Other Injury Updates

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta will have surgery next week to remove a tumor in his neck that might be a low-grade thyroid cancer. Maatta is still able to play until he has the surgery.…

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Rumors: Granlund, Whitney, Neely, BizNasty, Eakin, Voynov and MLSE

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild's Mikael Granlund could be looking for a bridge contract in the $3.5 - $4 million range. Granlund could be a $6 million in three or four years. Tim Panaccio: Ryan Whitney's agent said…

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Rumors III: Voynov, Stewart, Myers, Marincin, Avs, Granlund and Bruins

Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: LA district attorneys have until December 1st to lay charges against Slava Voynov. He's getting paid and counts against the salary cap. It is possible that the Kings could get some salary relief if the situation…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Blues, Leafs, Bruins, Jets, Sabres, Wings and Pens

The Fourth Period: Scouting Directors and management from the Blues, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs have watched Oilers games recently. 22 scouts were at the Oilers-Coyotes game last week. Teams are looking at Jeff Petry, Nail Yakupov and Jordan Eberle.…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Wed. Oct. 22nd 2014

Ducks Corey Perry records his second hat trick in seven games ... The Oilers win back-to-back games.

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Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Oilers, Ducks, Stars, Flames, Canes, Pens and Leafs

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is looking for a defenseman who can control play in the defensive zone, has an expiring contract and won't cost much. Francis Bouillon turned down a contract from the…

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Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…

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Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting

Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Oct. 16th 2014

There were seven games on the NHL schedule last night, including the Canadiens home opener against the Bruins.

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Videos: Injuries to Pascal Dupuis and Mikhail Grabovski

Penguins Pascal Dupuis was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being hit with a slapshot in the area around the back of his neck. Pittsburgh Penguins: Dupuis had some numbness in his arm but the feeling was coming…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Oilers, Sabres and Penguins

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings need to upgrade their blueline this season. They were not able to add a right-handed puck moving defenseman through free agency or trade this offseason. Sabres Tyler Myers is at the top of…

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