Tag: Sami Vatanen

Trade Target: Edmonton Oilers Jeff Petry

Jeff Petry is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. Defencemen are again the hottest…

Peter Harling

Rumors IV with Video: Chara, Seidenberg, Erikson, Kessel and Glencross

Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector on Bruins Zdeno Chara. Zdeno Chara turns 38 in March, and has become to the Bruins what Jarome Iginla was to the Calgary Flames: that ageing superstar whom the Bruins need to make the playoffs…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Capitals, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Devils

Lance Pugmire: Ducks Sami Vatanen is out four to six weeks. Matt Beleskey will be out two to four weeks. Eric Stephens: Vatanen and Beleskey will both be back for the playoffs. Ducks at the deadline may be a little…

Mark Easson

Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Predators

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Despite where they site the standings, the Blue Jackets won't be holding a fire sale. They will listen to offers and will likely make a move or two. "Well, we haven’t seen our team healthy all…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Ryan, Vatanen, Bouwmeester and Brodeur

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Though the details are still being finalized, sources are saying that Daniel Alfredsson will skate in the Senators warmup on Thursday.  The NHL may have to grant special permission for this to happen as…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Leafs, Rangers, Ducks and Flames

Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs fire assistant GMs Claude Loiselle and Dave Poulin, and hire Kyle Dubas. James Mirtle: Brandan Shanahan's biggest stamp, one of the sharpest, upcoming executives.  Steve Simmons: There will be one or two more front office…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Blue Jackets, Bruins, Ducks and Reason For Lightning’s Disallowed Goal

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets Nick Foligno has been cleared to play. He may be on a line with Artem Anisimov and R.J. Umberger.  Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin left Saturday's game after the first period. Coach Todd…

Mark Easson

Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jackets and Coyotes

Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Canucks will have a fire sale at the draft with Ryan Kesler, Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa likely to go. What does this mean to the Sedins? Will ownership let GM Mike Gillis do the…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits and Injuries: Yzerman, Devils, Kuznetsov, Kassian, Gorges, Laich, Vatanen and Hanzal

Hockey Central: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman: "We respect decision whether we agreed with it or not." Darren Dreger: If the Devils miss the playoffs, they will still remain in the NHL draft lottery. If they win the lottery, they would still pick 30th,…

Mark Easson

Trade Deadline Fallout I: Ducks, Canucks, Flames, Predators, Flyers, Wild, Caps and Leafs

The Fourth Period: The Ducks and Canucks had serious trade discussions about Ryan Kesler. Sources say that the Ducks offered Sami Vatenen, a first round pick and another player. "We entertained multiple offers in multiple situations and none of them…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Semin, Vatanen and Roy on Leafs

Dmitry Chesnokov: Alexander Semin has been added to the Russian Olympic team. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have sent Sami Vatanen to the AHL. Chris Johnston: Patrick Roy: "Two weeks ago in Toronto I thought they were going to trade everybody. Now…

Mark Easson