Tag: Roman Polak

Rumors IV: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Nikita Zadorov is on a short leash and has been scratched several times. “It’s an in-house matter, he’s going through his growing pains but I’m confident will have it figured out,” said captain…

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Rumors I: Top Interesting Trade Targets and Contenders Needs

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Top 15 most interesting trade targets and who should be interested:1. Keith Yandle - Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Kings

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Dennis Seidenberg has heard the rumors. “People have mentioned those rumors to me, but all I can do at the end of the day is play hockey and work hard. That’s what makes you strong,”…

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Rumors VI: Hurricanes, Panthers, Kings, Sharks, Leafs and Canadiens

Craig Custance of ESPN: Acquiring a first round pick is getting harder these days. “The second-round pick has become the currency of choice on deadline day,” said one Western Conference executive. “The first-round-pick trend has moved to second-round picks.” The Hurricanes…

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Rumors and Video: Bruins, Flyers, Leafs, Kings, Devils and Rangers

Dreger on NBCSN during intermission – If things don’t change in Boston and they miss the playoffs, it could mean change in their front office in the offseason – Peter Chiarelli or Claude Julien. Chiarelli is looking for a forward…

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Rumors II: Kessel, Panthers, Canadiens, Kings and Scouting

Mike Johnston on Sportsnet: Panthers GM Dale Tallon on Sportsnet 590 on rumors that they are interested in Maple Leafs Phil Kessel. “I think we’re going to stay the course,” Tallon replied when asked directly about his team’s interest in…

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Rumors I: Flames, Habs, Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some GMs who are concerned that the players won't use their five percent escalator to increase next seasons salary cap.Curtis Glencross has a no-trade clause. The Bruins, Penguins, Lightning (possibly) and the Jets have…

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Rumors VI: Kings, Ducks, Sens, Rangers, Leafs and Jagr

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After Coyotes Keith Yandle, the best available defensemen include Zbynek Michalek, Andrej Sekera, Jeff Petry and Roman Polak. The Kings are looking at Polak. The Red Wings may be after Petry. The Ducks…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…

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Rumors I: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs tear-down is about to begin. It is expected that they will make at least five trades between now and the March 2nd trade deadline, with larger deals potentially happening in the…

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Rumors II: Flames, Panthers, Sens, Wild, Avs and Leafs

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Flames GM Brad Treliving won't move their young assets for a playoff run this season. The Panthers could look to obtain someone to help them get into the playoffs.Senators GM Bryan Murray shooting down the Craig Anderson trade…

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