Tag: Simon Gagne

Kovalchuk in LA to meet with the Kings … Gagne: has he or hasn’t he? Offer sheet for Neal next?

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Ilya Kovalchuk will be meeting with executives of the Los Angeles Kings today. Twice the Kings have said they are finished negotiating with Kovalchuk, after his agent Jay Grossman, stood pat on a 10…

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Rangers need Kovalchuk? Modano has more options … Burke still looking for more … Bruins remaining off-season issues

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers don't have any young, blue chip prospects coming up that would need to receive big contracts once Marc Staal is done, so they don't need to conserve money on that front. They…

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Though choices in Chicago … Gagne to Leafs? No ‘Sweat’ for Leafs? Senators need a tough Dman

Tim Sassone of the Chicago Tribune: With the Sharks signing Niklas Hjalmarsson to a 4 year, $14 million offer sheet, the Blackhawks may have to decide if they want to keep Hjalmarsson, Antti Niemi, or possibly Patrick Sharp. The Blackhawks…

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More on that Kovalchuk guy … Gagne might get waived if trade can’t be found … Chara, Bergeron getting extension?

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Ilya Kovalchuk wants to play in Los Angeles, and the Kings would like to have, but the Kings won't pay the money/term that Kovalchuk wants. The Kings may be looking to avoid a 'Blackhawks' situation, with…

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Kings out of the Kovalchuk sweepstakes, again … Zherdev to Flyers could happen today … Leafs looking for winger, not centerman

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have once again said no to Ilya Kovalchuk. The Kings looked at Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman's, proposal and found they wouldn't be able to retain some of their young players…

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Kovalchuk and Kings talks back on? Gagne trade tied to Kovalchuk

Helen Elliott via Twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi says Kings and Kovalchuk are "re-engaged", Kovalchuk to make counter-offer today. Pierre LeBrun heard the same thing this morning. Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post: The trading of Simon Gagne may be…

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Are the Kings interested in Gagne and others? Modano has 4 options … Not much going on for Frolov

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:  One report is saying the Los Angeles Kings are out of the running for Simon Gagne, and another says they are still interested. Things were quiet involving Tomas Kaberle over the weekend, but should pick up…

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Nabokov heading to the KHL? Gagne not in Kings plans

5:00 PM: Dmitry Chesnokov via Twitter: Evgeni Nabokov is negotiating with SKA of the KHL, confirmed by KHL's President Medvedev. Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: A source tells ESPN that the Kings are not considering Simon Gagne. Larry Brooks via Twitter:…

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Gagne will waive his no-trade clause … Kaberle wouldn’t happen until next week … Ducks-Ryan talks “done for a while”

Anthony Sanfilippo of the Delaware County Daily Times: Simon Gagne has agreed to waive his no trade clause. The Flyers don't have a deal in place for Gagne though. The Flyers would like to move Gagne to free up some…

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Kovalchuk sleeping on Kings offer … Selanne returning?

Erik Erlendsson via Twitter: Pavel Kubina is close to signing with the Lightning. Helene Elliot via Twitter: The LA Kings are the only team in on Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils are said to be out. Nick Kypreos via Twitter: The…

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More on the Flyers goalie situation … Leafs and Blue Jackets interested in Patrick Sharp …

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Carchidi thinks the Flyers should re-sign Leighton and go after a 'more proven goalie'. Brian Boucher is still under contract for one more year (at a reasonable number), and they could try to get…

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Gagne back for game 4? Krejci done for rest of year … Holland asked to be President and have Yzerman become GM of Wings

Sam Charchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers winger Simon Gagne, who broke is foot in game 4 against New Jersey, may suit up tonight for game 4 versus the Bruins. Gagne had an MRI done yesterday, and after his Friday…

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