Tag: Ryan White

Rumors II: Predators, Senators and Flyers

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators have 11 restricted and unrestricted free agents, with Mike Fisher being a priority. "Mike Fisher, we would love to have him back," Poile said. "He represents so much to our team, both on…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Jets, Sharks, Devils and Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins vacant GM position is Don Sweeney's to lose. "You could throw huge names out there as candidates for this GM job, and there are some out there that are interesting, especially brilliant, young assistant…

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Rumors: Flyers, Sabres, Penguins and Blues

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers big need is a No. 1 defenseman, but due to their salary cap issues, GM Ron Hextall said that player would have to come from within. Top prospects on their blueline include…

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Rumors and Video: Kings, Cap, Flyers, Senators and Sabres

Craig Custance of ESPN: Kings GM Dean Lombardi is having contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Tanner Pearson. With Lombardi's past, they'll most likely get done sooner than later. Contract talks for pending UFAs Justin Williams and Jarret Stoll…

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Injuries: Leafs, Avs, Sens, Pens, Lightning and Blackhawks

James Mirtle: Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas on Leo Komarov's concussion: "Once his symptoms are gone then we'll start the return to play protocol and progress from there." James Mirtle: It will be the middle of December at the earliest…

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News: Schultz, Hamill, White and Saskin

 Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have signed RFA defenseman Justin Schultz to a one-year contract. ($3.675 million) “I knew it was going to get done,” he said. “I didn’t want to drag it on into training camp and be a distraction.…

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NHL Rumors II: Canadiens, Rangers, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

Tim Wharnsby of CBC: The Canadiens have P.K. Subban, Lars Eller, Dale Weise and Ryan White as restricted free agents. Do they look to re-sign Brian Gionta, Andrei Markov and Mike Weaver? Do they try to re-sign Thomas Vanek? Wharnsby…

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Injury Notes: Wild, Canucks, Wings, Sharks, Avs, Habs, Flames, Lightning, Isles, Jackets and Flyers

Michael Russo: Wild's Mikko Koivu had ankle surgery and will be out for at least a month. Elliott Pap: James Duthie on TSN said that Roberto Luongo had an MRI on his ankle and that "early indications are not serious." Dan…

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21 Players File for Arbitration

NHLPA: 21 players have filed for salary arbitration. Deadline is today at 5:00 pm ET. Player Team Brendan Smith Detroit Red Wings Sam Gagner Edmonton Oilers Trevor Lewis Los Angeles Kings Alec Martinez Los Angeles Kings Jake Muzzin Los Angeles…

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Morning Hits: Sunday’s schedule, West scenarios, Hart nominees, Neilsen, Spezza, Avalanche and Canadiens

Matt Pepin of the Boston Globe: Sunday's schedule: 4:30 p.m.: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers Game 6 7 p.m.: New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins, Game 7-x 7:30 p.m.: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs, Game 6 10 p.m.:…

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Morning Hits: Vokoun, Fraser, Gionta, Canadiens injuries, Canucks offseason questions and Blue Jackets free agents

Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on starting Tomas Vokoun: “We brought Tomas Vokoun in to play big games for us…He’s done that for us & he’s been very good vs. the #Isles.” James Mirtle: Maple Leafs Mark Fraser was taken…

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Krejci injured … Players who may be traded … Turris may want trade … Habs injuries … Kronwall-Wings talking … No date for Crosby

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins center David Krejci left practice yesterday with an apparent leg injury. Krejci was in the middle of a drill when he pulled up and hunched over in pain. He'll miss tonight's game and…

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