Tag: Shawn Matthias

Morning Rumors: Canes, Jackets, Habs, Sabres, Ducks, Hawks, Leafs, Avs, Panthers, Kings, Pens and Lucic

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has been calling around to see what the market for Justin Peters is like. The Oilers are said to have more than a passing interest in Peters. Pat LaFontaine's GM search…

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Morning Rumors: Panthers, Predators, Leafs, Habs, Hurricanes, Canucks, Jets, Sabres, Oilers, Ducks, Pens and Islanders

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Avalanche and Panthers did have serious talks about Dmitry Kulikov, and may do so again. Panthers Tim Thomas could be a trade deadline target. He has a no-movement clause in his contract. Predators GM David…

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Morning Rumors: Cammalleri, Matthias, Cogliano, Ruutu, Fistric, Anderson and Scouting Canes-Bruins

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Islanders were looking at Jonas Hiller, but Viktor Fasth most recent injury shut that door. Matheson thinks the Penguins or Rangers will make the biggest play for Mike Cammalleri at the trade…

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Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Canucks, Flyers, Rangers, Leafs, Preds, Wings, Sens, Sharks and Canes

Elliotte Friedman: If the Oilers were to trade their 2014 1st round pick, they'd want a big center or a game-changing defenseman. It's thought that the Oilers had interest in Nikita Nikitin. Blue Jackets looking for speed, but it doesn't…

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Morning Rumors: Panthers, Canadiens, Flames, Senators, Havlat, Miller, Blues, Leafs and Grigorenko

The Fourth Period: The Panthers continue to get calls on Dmitry Kulikov, who is in the final year of his deal. The Oilers, Red Wings, Hurricanes and Ducks are teams who are believed to have shown interest. The Panthers are…

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Video: Hockey Night in Canada’s Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner – Nov. 16th

Hockey Night in Canada's Hotstove: Panel talks about Stamkos's injury (could be a three month injury). Potential GM candidates for the Sabres are Jim Benning, Rick Dudley, Paul Fenton and Jason Botterill. The Sabres may not wait to trade Ryan…

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Morning Rumors II: Stars, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Panthers, Predators, Flyers, Emery and Fighting and the Sabres

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: doesn't think that Nail Yakupov will be traded this year. They have no intentions of trading him. McKenzie: Stars Vernon Fiddlerwent to the team and said he wants more ice time and bigger role. If they…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Sabres and Devils

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the…

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Quick Hits: Lupul, Clowe, Matthias, Tallinder, Urbom and Latta

Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is expected to play tonight. Rich Chere: Devils Ryane Clowe's x-rays on his foot were negative. Swelling was only issue. Steve Goldstein: Panthers Shawn Matthias likely won't play due to an illness. Mike Harrington:…

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NHL terminating CBA … Canucks and Panthers notes … Shero wants big 3 … Top 5 FA targets for Sens … Semin’s agent audio

Jason Kay via twitter: The NHL has officially let the NHLPA know they are terminating the CBA on Sept. 15th. Talks are expected to start after the draft. Liz Mullen via twitter: A source said that one side must let…

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Doughty rejects $61.2 million … Nothing new on Marchand talks … Parise and Devils will work on long term deal … Tavares commited to Islanders

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Kings defenseman Drew Doughty rejected multiple offers including a 9 year, $61.2 million contract. The $6.8 million salary cap hit would have been the same as Anze Kopitar. Dennis Bernstein via twiter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi…

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