Tag: Shawn Thornton

NHL Rumors XII: Campbell, Boyle, Kesler, Maple Leafs and Bruins

Andy Strickland: Panthers Brian Campbell apparently wants out of Florida. He has two years left at just over $7 million. Pierre LeBrun: Islanders GM Garth Snow said that he's shopping the rights to Dan Boyle. Darren Dreger: Boyle was intrigued…

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NHL Rumors V: Devils, Boyle, O’Reilly, Thornton, Brookbank and Regin

Richard Chere of the Star-Ledger: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said yesterday that they are undecided if they will use a compliance buyout on someone. There is speculation that they could buyout Anton Volchenkov (2-years, $8.5 million) or Bryce Salvador (1-year,…

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NHL Rumors VI: Penguins, Bruins and Maple Leafs

Will DePaoli of Insider Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Some people came after me today and there's ideas out there," said Rutherford, per Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. "I haven't been throwing any ideas out, but I'll listen. Obviously there's going…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins Could Be Looking At Trades … Brodeur Unlikely For Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Johnny Boychuk is entering the final season of his deal that pays him $3.67 million and will be looking for a big raise on his next deal. The current range for him could be $4.5…

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NHL Rumors II: Markov, Bruins, Selanne, Regier and Flames

Joe Yerdon of Pro Hockey Talk: from Richard Labbe of La Presse and Chantal Ledoux. Andrei Markov's agent, Sergei Berezin “We know what Habs management wants, and they know what Andrei wants,” Berezin said. “There are no surprises and I…

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NHL Rumors III: Players Who Could Be Moved at the Draft, Bruins, Booth, Canucks and Richards

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: The asking price for Jason Spezza will likely be a player, prospect and a top pick. Spezza has a list of 10 teams that he can't be traded too. The Maple Leafs could be…

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NHL Rumors II: Fighters, Boychuk, Martin, Johansen, Boyle and Stastny

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The heavyweight fighters may be on the decline, and pending UFA tough guys may be on their last contract: Shawn Thorton, John Scott, Michael Haley, George Parros, Mike Rupp, Cam Janssen, Steve MacIntyre, Ben…

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NHL Rumors IV: Penguins and Bruins

Update: Penguins GM Ray Shero is fired, Dan Bylsma hasn't been fired. Bob McKenzie: The Penguins will announce this morning that GM Ray Shero and head coach Dan Bylsma have been fired. Will DePaoli of Insider Pittsburgh Sports: (posted before this…

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NHL Video: Thornton Sprays Subban With Water … Fine Expected

Bruins Shawn Thornton sprays Canadiens P.K. Subban with water during play. Darren Dreger: Hockey Operations and Safety Department will discuss a potential fine for Thorton. John Shannon: Expect Thornton to be fined. Could be half of his one day salary.…

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Morning Rumors and Notes: Thornton, Oilers, Weber, Preds, Phaneuf, Steen, Parise, Ericsson and Fedorov

Some notes from the last couple days. NHL: (click the link to read the 12 page document) Gary Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton's 15 game suspension. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (the “NHLPA” or the “Union”), on behalf of Boston Player Shawn…

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Morning Hits with Hotstove and Coach’s Corner Videos

John Shannon: Shawn Thornton's appeal ruling may now not be known until the 26th. Dave Molinari: The Penguins have re-signed goaltender Jeff Zatkoff to a two-year deal with a cap hit of $600,000. William DePaoli: The Pens now have 14…

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Morning Rumors and Notes with an Ugly Hockey Christmas Jersey

Chris Johnston of SportsNet: Senators president Cyril Leeder admitted they are having some challenges. Attendance is down and there is some talk in the industry that GM Bryan Murray might have to cut salary if the losing continues. The Senators…

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