Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Morning Hits: Ponikarovsky, Bryzgalov, Rangers, Eller and Teravainen

Igor Eronko: Alexei Ponikarovsky is united with Ilya Kovalchuk with SKA, after he signed a two-year deal with them. Ponikarovsky: 'We spent summer together with Kovalchuk, he praised #SKA, told me about the organization, and that helped to make decision' Slava Malamud:…

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Morning Hits: Fraser, Sullivan, Cowen, Campoli, Hagman, Brent, Foster and Some Season Ticket Renewals

Lance Hornby: It is unlikely that Mark Fraser and the Maple Leafs will reach a deal before their arbitration today's hearing. There had been no contract in the past week as of yesterday morning. Chris Ribau of the Daily Press…

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Trade Hits: Weber, Carcillo, Niskanen and Maple Leafs

Jason Gregor: Predators Shea Weber can be traded as of yesterday. John Hoven: The Daniel Carcillo trade to the Kings is finally completed. The Blackhawks get a 2015 conditional draft pick. A 5th round pick if he plays more than…

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21 Players File for Arbitration

NHLPA: 21 players have filed for salary arbitration. Deadline is today at 5:00 pm ET. Player Team Brendan Smith Detroit Red Wings Sam Gagner Edmonton Oilers Trevor Lewis Los Angeles Kings Alec Martinez Los Angeles Kings Jake Muzzin Los Angeles…

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Afternoon Hits II: Schneider, Leafs, Bruins, Canucks, Red Wings and Kuba

Bill Watters: "Schneider 's exit from Vancouver was precipitated by off ice issues,rather than goaltending and financial as outlined in Gillis' rationale." The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs plan on being active in the next few days. They are looking…

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Afternoon Hits: Unconditional waivers, Scuderi, Alfredsson, Thomas, Adams and Flyers

Bob McKenzie: 12 noon today was the last chance for teams to put players on unconditional waivers for purpose of compliance buyout. Players that have no-movement clauses, like Mike Komisarek, can be bought out without going through waivers. Bob McKenzie:…

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Quick Hits: Dupuis signs, Salary breakdown for Smith and Lecavalier, Jones to start with Preds and Avs lines

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Pascal Dupuis signed a four year, $15 million contract with the Penguins. A $3.75 million cap hit. Chris Johnston: Salary breakdown for Mike Smith's six year contract extension with the Coyotes: $4 million next…

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Teams extend/not extend qualifying offers to restricted free agents

Katie Carrera: The Capitals extend qualifying offers to RFAs Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Tomas Kundratek, Nicolas Deschamps and Peter LeBlanc. The Capitals did not extend qualifying offers to Mattias Sjogren, Danick Paquette and Dustin Stevenson. Katie Strang: The Rangers extend…

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Free Agent Hits I: DiPietro, Bobrovsky, Devils, Gagne, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs

David Pagnotta: After "ongoing discussions," Rick DiPietro's agent confirms that the Islanders will be buying him out. Katie Strang: DiPietro will get $1.5 million through 2029. Chris Johnston: Sergei Bobrovsky's new deal is for $5 million this year and $6.25…

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Post Draft Garrioch and LeBrun rumor round up

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Vincent Lecavalier met with nine teams in New York: Boston, Calgary, Detroit, Montreal, Philadelphia, Toronto, St. Louis, Washington and Dallas. On all the interest: "Teams can't resist the chance to get a big centre…

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Free Agent Hits: Letang, Bickell, Smith, Elias, Bobrovsky, Scuderi, Alfredsson, Lecavalier and more

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The framework of Kris Letang's 8 year, $56 million contract extension is done, but the Penguins have balked at Letang's push for an agreement that he won't be traded before next summer when…

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Trade Hits: Oilers and CBJ, Schneider, Clutterbuck, Kennedy, Canadiens and Vanek

Dennis Bernstein: David Pagnotta on the Fan 590 said that the Oilers offered the Blue Jackets a package including goalie Devan Dubnyk and the 7th overall pick for Sergei Bobrovsky. Ryan Rishaug: The demand for Cory Schneider is very high.…

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