Tag: Roman Polak

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders

  On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) Jake Allen has had a couple rough stretches the past two seasons. GM Doug Armstrong may want to upgrade in net, but he may not be able…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Both Kevan Miller and Noel Acciari won't travel with the team to Detroit, but could join them on Wednesday in New York. Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled Austin Czarnik. On the Columbus Blue…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been cleared to fully participate in practice: “Getting closer...not ruling him out for Saturday.” Boston Bruins: Coach Cassidy said that Kevan Miller left last night's…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Blues, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: The Flames traveled to Minnesota yesterday, but Jaromir Jagr didn't travel with him. A Flames - Jagr exit is in the works, but the team isn't saying much. Jagr is officially listed as being…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flyers, Panthers and Maple Leafs

On the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers ... Shawn Simpson: Watch for goaltender Robin Lehner to the Philadelphia Flyers. On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks of Sun-Sentinel: (mailbag) Not sure if the Florida Panthers will trade for a goaltender to…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could return from his "concussion protocol" this weekend. He could return to practice today barring any setbacks in the past 24 hours. “He’s in the protocol…

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Eastern Conference News: Red Wings, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that defenseman Danny DeKeyser likely won't be ready for Tuesday, but is expected to return later on in their road trip. On the New Jersey Devils ... Mike…

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NHL Rumros: Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Red Wings restricted free agent forward Andreas Athanasiou flew to Switzerland last night and will start skating with Lugano. John Shannon: Confirm that Athanasiou left Toronto last night at 8 pm. Aivis…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Blues, Oilers, Maple Leafs and KHL

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) If the Blues suffer any more injuries, depth could become an issue. Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene would be a great fit for the Blues, but…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Wild, Avalanche and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Roman Polak, on a PTO, could earn a contract and land the sixth or seventh spot on the Maple Leafs blue line. Martin Marincin could play a role…

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Eastern Conference News: Leafs, Senators, Canadiens, Sabres, Wings, Lightning, Pens and Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said that Roman Polak's agent had reached out to them looking for an opportunity. His play in the past two years for the Leafs earned him the…

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