Tag: Sam Bennett

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, and Lightning

Bergeron and Chara getting close Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has missed the past 14 games with a rib/sternoclavicular injury. It's looking like Bergeron could take part in practice on Wednesday and it's possible he…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Flames, Hurricanes, Panthers, Kings, Wild, Blues, Canucks, and Capitals

Flames waiting for updates on several players Ryan Pike: Calgary Flames forward Sam Bennett was to get x-rays on his arm after blocking a shot. Coach Bill Peters didn't have an update on Michael Frolik and his lower-body injury. Peters was…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and the Calgary Flames

A former GM says Nylander to smart to lose a season ... maybe Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Toronto Maple Leafs have three weeks to get William Nylander signed before the December 1st eligibility deadline. The Maple Leafs…

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Sam Bennett’s Uncertain Future In Calgary

The 2018-19 season could be a crucial campaign for Calgary Flames forward Sam Bennett. Bennett was once a highly-touted prospect, selected fourth overall by the Flames in the 2014 NHL Draft. With his two-way skills, feisty style, and leadership potential,…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Emelin, Capitals, Flames, Sabres, Canadiens and Wild

Emelin turned down the Capitals Igor Eronko: Defenseman Alexei Emelin said that he turned down a one-year offer from the Washington Capitals because it was only for one-year. On if the Calgary Flames have ever been close to trading Sam…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Shore, Flames, Canucks, Salary Cap, Panarin, and Simmonds

Will the Maple Leafs have to move someone at some point? Amar Basi: Pierre McGuire on the Toronto Maple Leafs: They know they are going to be in salary cap purgatory starting next year, it is going to be amazingly messy…

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NHL Rumors: Jackets and Panarin … Sabres and Skinner … Flames and Bennett

Status quo for Panarin and his contract situation Alison L: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin said after Thursday's game that nothing has changed for him regarding contract negotiations. He is focused on hockey now and will deal with the business…

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NHL Western Conference Trade Candidates for 2018-19

The curtain rose Wednesday on the NHL's 2018-19 season. While fans will be following their favorite players and teams, they'll also be monitoring the media for the latest trade speculation. Most of the conjecture will involve players eligible to become…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, and the Calgary Flames

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Plenty of speculation that the Montreal Canadiens will select Jesperi Kotkaniemi with their first-round pick. A week ago it looked like the Canadiens were going to select Filip Zadina. Renaud Lavoie reported…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres

On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The deal is not done yet, but David Quinn of Boston University is well down the road of being named the next head coach of the Rangers. Bob McKenzie: Rangers GM Jeff…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie on his podcast: "The Carolina Hurricanes would be prepared to entertain offers for no.2." On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dhiren Mahiban of the Sporting News: Defenseman Darnell Nurse is a pending restricted…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames

On the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens ... @Prospects_Watch: Tony Marinaro said on the radio (a couple of days ago) mentioned a Flames-Canadiens trade rumor - Max Pacioretty for T.J. Brodie. On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the…

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