Tag: Raffi Torres

Rumors from Leafland

Domien Cox via Twitter: Cox thinks the Maple Leafs could look at Paul Martin, ahead of Dan Hamhuis, if the bidding isn't crazy. Mark Seidel via Twitter: Raffi Torres has been telling people that he'll be signing the Maple Leafs…

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Colorado Defenseman Outlook … Lightning not good for Yzerman? Hamhuis a good fit in Minnesota

John Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson doesn't think Steve Yzerman will take the Tampa Bay Lightning GM job, as they are "set up to fail". The Oilers should go after Dustin Byfuglien and his $3 million contract. They have…

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Changes Coming in LA and Buffalo … Devils Coaching Options

Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times: The LA Kings have 9 free agents to deal with this off-seaosn, 6 UFAs and 3 RFAs, and there is a chance at all 6 UFAs won't be back. Alexander Frolov could be…

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Lidstrom Retiring After Season? Jarome Wants Out? Jagr Staying in Russia

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Rumors are spreading throughout Joe Louis Arena that All-World defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom could retire after season. I wonder who's whispering this though? “It’s going to come sooner or later,” Lidstrom said, chuckling at…

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Off-Season Spending for the Maple Leafs? Stars to Re-sign or Trade Richards?Jussi Rynnas Visits Stars Today …

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Brian Burke's remodelling of the Toronto Maple Leafs will continue this off-season, and Cox expects them to keep spending this summer. The Leafs might have another college signing or 2, they've already signed 2…

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Who’ll Buy the Coyotes? The Flyers Goaltending Issues … Kulemin Staying in Toronto?

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The League and Players will be voting on whether to fast-track new head-shot rules, which will most likely happen. Francois Beauchemin said to ESPN, "But I wish the league would have taken care of this last…

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Some Trades That Didn’t Happen at the Deadline

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Flyers, Canucks, Capitals and Ducks all talked to the Maple Leafs about Tomas Kaberle. Burke was looking for a 1st round pick, a mid-round pick, and a top prospect. The Flyers would have…

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The Day after Deadline Day

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli had a frustrating day yesterday. Though he did bring in Dennis Seidenberg, and cleared out a little room to bring in a scoring forward, that forward never showed up. The…

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NHL Trade Rumors on Twitter on Trade Deadline Day

4:35 PM: James Mirtle: The Leafs were offered a 2nd and 4th round picks for Ponikarovsky, but liked Caputi better. 4:21 PM: Chris Johnston: Canucks GM Mike Gillis says the going rate was a 2nd round pick for an expiring…

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NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for March 2nd

We'll continue to bring you updates from Twitter and elsewhere throughout today and tomorrow. Keep up-to-date will all player trades on our NHL Trade Tracker page. If you need a quick break from the rumors, check out the relaxed Wayne…

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Almost Trade Deadline Day

3:59 PM: TheFourthPeriod: Alexei Ponikarovsky is close to be dealt. The Kings, Penguins, and Predators have shown serious interest. The Leafs are hoping for a 1st round pick, but might take a 2nd and top prospect. 10:57 AM: Brad Ziemer…

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Trade talk is picking up as Olympic Freeze is Over

11:05 AM: John Glennon of the Tennessean: The Predators coud use some scoring depth, and/or someone that can kill penalties. They'll most likely look to add a rental player, instead of one with a longer contract. Dan Hamhuis and/or Dan…

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