Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Morning notes on: Doan, Sharks, Predators, Maple Leafs, CBA, Messier, Janus and some teams that use statistical analysis

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: A source is saying the San Jose Sharks are among the favorites to sign Shane Doan. The Sharks have flown "under the radar." Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector notes that even though…

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Morning notes on: Doan and his agent, Thomas, Oilers defense, Kane, Ryan, Bouwmeester, Coyotes arena deal, and Kucherov

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Rosen lists 5 teams Shane Doan should consider if he leaves Phoenix: Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: There are some teams that are frustrated…

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Enstrom sign 5 year deal … Jamison doesn’t call Doan … Pens have 4 year offer for Doan … Giroux blames Crosby

Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have re-signed Tobias Enstrom to a 5 year contract extension. TSN is reporting the deal is worth $28.75 million. Enstrom would have been a free agent after next season. L.A. Lariviere…

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Bouwmeester’s stock rising … Sens offer for Nash was better … Senators and Flyers options … Leafs deal could be on horizon

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester's stock is on the rise as he may be the top defenseman available. The Red Wings have lost Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart. The Flyers are looking for a defenseman,…

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Morning notes on: Nash, Bernier, Rangers, Doan, Flyers, Penguins, Red Wings, Visnovsky and Semin

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Trade talks involving Rick Nash are ongoing, but not that productive. If Weber ends up with the Flyers, the Rangers may step up. Though the Rangers could turn to a Bobby Ryan trade or…

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Free agent notes on Shane Doan and T.J. Oshie

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: It may take weeks for Shane Doan to make a decision. "Serious negotiations" haven't taken place between Doan and Penguins yet, but they appear to be the short-list of teams he'd considered. Doan's camp…

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Rumors and notes: “a hell of an offer” for Nash, Semin, Weber, Kostitsyn, Doan, Parise, Suter, Streit, Luongo, Bernier, Kane and Boyle

Ansar Khan of MLive: According to someone with knowledge of the situation, the Red Wings made "a hell of an offer" to the Blue Jackets for Rick Nash. Which got them no counteroffer, no negotiating, nothing. It's unclear what the…

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Coyotes may be frontrunners for Shane Doan … Could look for new destination within 7-10 days

Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance notes that Shane Doan and Alexander Semin remain unsigned for different reasons. Doan, because he waiting to see what is happening with the Coyotes situation. Doan doesn't appear to be a in hurry and is…

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Bolland for Luongo a bad idea … Leafs make offer for Bernier … Jets – Kane talking long-term … No truth that Gagner re-signed … Flyers offered Parise $105 million

Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago: Rogers shoots down the rumor of the Blackhawks reportedly offering Dave Bolland for Roberto Luongo, "There are so many reasons this would be a bad idea it’s hard to pick the best one." Andi Petrillo…

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Shane Doan update and some Red Wings notes

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are still interested in Shane Doan and are willing to wait for him. “I've had conversations with Shane Doan's representatives,'' Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “I told them we have interest.''…

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Trade notes involving Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and the St. Louis Blues

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Rick Nash trade talks have gone cold in recent days, and in 6 months, GM Scott Howson hasn't come close on a deal. “There’s no timetable by which we have to make moves,” Howson…

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A look at 6 teams that could trade for Rick Nash … Could Flames deal Bouwmeester to the Oilers?

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 6 teams that could trade for Rick Nash. Boston Bruins: They still believe they are a contender and could take a run at their 2nd cup in 3 years. Tyler Seguin, Milan Lucic,…

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