Tag: Ray Whitney

NHL Rumors: Potential GM candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Some potential GM candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Time is ticking with the draft, free agency and some other big decisions to make.

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NHL News: McDonagh, Bowness, Pilut, Mellanby, and Bonus Overages

On why McDonagh waived to go to Nashville. Jets deal with Rick Bowness is official. Bonus overages for next season.

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – GM Search, Vlasic, 11th Overall, Burns and Karlsson

Second interviews for Sharks GM candidates. Do they buyout Vlasic? Does it make sense to keep Burns and Karlsson?

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Trotz, Provorov, Kraken, Barzal, Sharks, Jets, Kuzmenko and Fiala

Quick hits from around the league involving the Barry Trotz, Kevin Fiala, Ivan Provorov, Mathew Barzal, Erik Karlsson and more.

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Rumors III: Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Devils and Flyers

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman on Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan and the Oilers. “I had a chance to speak to Mike Babcock today, and once again he stressed don’t automatically assume that he is going to leave…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Pens, Blues, Canes, Preds, Flyers and Rangers

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson is sure the Penguins have called the Oilers about David Perron in their search for a top-six winger. Matheson wonders if the Penguins have called UFA Ray Whitney. Have to think Martin Brodeur…

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Rumors II: Vegas, Leafs, Hurricanes, Rangers and Flyers

Josh Kosman and Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Billionaire William Foley is in advanced talks with the NHL about bringing a team to Las Vegas for the 2017-18 season. “He’s the real deal,” a source said. “He has deep…

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Morning Hits: Muzzin, Olympics, Malkin, Gibson, Pronger and More

Mike Brehm: Salary breakdown of Jake Muzzin's new contract with the Kings (five-years, $20 million): $3 million, $4 million, $4.1 million, $4.45 million and $4.45 million. Chris Johnston: Have been told that the 2018 Olympics are not part of the NHL's current international talks.…

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Rumors III: Three Mailbags and Hurricanes Options At Center

Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) No updates on if there is any interest in UFAs Ray Whitney and Tim Thomas. There is no way the Wild could move Niklas Backstrom unless they take a bad contract in return.Custance thinks that…

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Rumors I: Johansen, Bobrovsky, Whitney and Fleury

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp haven't had any contract negotiations in the past six weeks, but the sides are expected to meet face-to-face this weekend in Traverse City, Michigan. “The last time…

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Rumors II: Devils and Notes on Top 10 Remaining UFAs

Tom Gulitti of North Jersey: Devils RFA defenseman Eric Gelinas is prepared to miss the start of camp. “He’s prepared, for sure,” said agent Gilles Lupien, who had remained silent on contract talks previously. “We’ve got some ideas how to…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Whitney, Bertuzzi, Thornton and Seattle

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:  It's a good bet that the Bruins will make a trade sooner than later, with the usual names that the Bruins are listening on: Johnny Boychuk, Adam McQuaid and Matt Bartkowski, with all three being UFAs…

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