Tag: St. Louis Blues

Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13

There was a bit more variation at the top of the rankings this week. Three teams received first place votes, eight teams in the top three. With seven rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest…

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Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues

Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres and Canucks

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: When asked if his players should feel uncomfortable in the dressing room, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said, "Absolutely. Absolutely." They are getting healthy, but may not be together long. “It’s never fun to be…

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Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…

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Rumors II: Blues, Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Devils

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Though they've been linked to some trade rumors, Blues GM Doug Armstrong thinks trades are unlikely. “It’s the manager’s job is to stay in constant communication with other managers, but there’s very few…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Blues

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger:  "I look at Boston as a team perhaps getting involved in something as early as this week." ... "we've been talking about the Vermette rumours for weeks. I know Boston is a team that has considerable…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Jan. 3rd, 2015

Ten games last night. Nightly recap video of all eight games in just under four minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Six teams record at least six goals. Jaromir Jagr becomes the old player to record a NHL hat…

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Rumors: Jackets, Blues, Leafs, Sabres, Oilers, Kings and Wings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets are going to have to pay a big price to re-sign Sergei Bobrovsky. He could be looking for something similar to Pekka Rinne, $7 million a season. He is arbitration eligible…

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Injuries: Hawks, Sens, Blues, Canucks, Oilers, Lightning and Leafs

Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Kris Versteeg suffered a left hand injury yesterday and will be out for a bit. He took a Eric Fehr shot off his hand. More will be known today. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 12

The Blackhawks received seven of eight first place votes. The Predators picked up one first place vote. Every media outlet had the Oilers in last. To get our consensus point total, we awarded the top team 30 points, the second team…

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Rumors II: Ducks, Bruins, Canucks, Wild and Jets

Lance Pugmire: Dany Heatley will have a chance in the AHL to show what he has left. If things go well for him, he could become trade bait or a fill in for the Ducks. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag)…

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