Tag: Shane Doan

Nothing new on Marchand, Schenn contract talks … Some want out of Winnipeg … top 2012 free agents … Sens have 9 Dman for 7 spots

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: There hasn't been much movement on RFA Brad Marchand's contract talks with the Bruins. Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli and Marchand's agent wouldn't comment on the situation. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press:…

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Allen’s 10 early projections … Nassau vote today, Kansas City and NJ Nets owner could be paying attention … Weber’s hearing tomorrow

Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen offers 10 early projections for the upcoming season. 1. Jeff Carter and Rick Nash will score more than 75 combined goals this season. 2. Predicts the Oilers will be an "elite Pittsburgh Penguins-style…

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Columbus wouldn’t mind moving to East … Could Malkin return this year? Derek Roy could be back for Game 7

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Columbus Blue Jackets have brought up the idea of moving to the Eastern Conference. It's not likely to happen anytime soon, if at all. A team from the East would have to move…

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Could Winnipeg support a team? Doan at least a week away … Bernier possible broken cheekbone, Burns to be suspended?

Toronto Sun: It's been awhile since the Sun group posted an article on how Winnipeg can support an NHL team. Mario Lefebvre (Conference Board of Canada director - I have no idea what that means) says that Winnipeg, Quebec City…

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Flyers-Giroux close to extension … Unrest in Calgary … Devils and Sharks looking for a Dman … Doan out week-to-week … NHIC Hotstove video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Philadelphia Flyers are close to signing winger Claude Giroux to a contract extension. There is unrest in Calgary, Jarome Iginla trade rumors, coach and management issues, assistant GM Jay Feaster could take over…

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Doughty to IR … Bruins-Maple Leafs rumors … Canadiens interested in Bieksa? Sabres to get 3 back by weekend?

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Drew Doughty on the IR retroactive to October 21st, and have recalled Jake Muzzin from the AHL. The Kings won't be rushing Doughty back. It looks like…

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Fowler has broken nose … Varlamov to start Thursday? Would Leafs be interested in Richards?

Curtis Zupke of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a broken nose after being hit by Shane Doan on Saturday night, but is listed as probable for their next game. John Buccigross via twitter: Semyon Varlamov told…

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Doan gets 3 games … Prospal out 6-8 weeks … Pavelec cleared for Practice … Green back on ice … plus more

Darren Dreger via twitter: Dreger confirms that Shane Doan is suspended for 3 games for his hit on Dan Sexton. Chris Botta via twitter: New York Rangers forward Vinny Prospal will be out 6-8 weeks after having surgery today. Katie…

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Video: Hits by Shane Doan on Fowler and Sexton will likely be looked by the League

9:19 am: Nick Kypreos via twitter: League is reviewing Shane Doan's late hit on Dan Sexton. 8:43 am: I'm sure Shane Doan's hits from last night will be reviewed by the league today, and I'm sure a fine or suspension…

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Kovalchuk Open to Anything … What Will the Devils Do? Jagr Re-signs with Omsk? Doan a Game Time Decision

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk said he is "open to anything", and enjoyed his time with the Devils (not including the 1st round loss). “I love everything here,” Kovalchuk said. “I think it’s a great organization. I appreciate…

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NHL Playoff Injury Updates: April 19th

Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: In last night's 4-2 victory over the Red Wings, the Coyotes lost team captain Shane Doan in the 2nd after he crashed into the boards. He'll be re-evaluated today, and is listed as day-to-day.…

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