Tag: Stephen Weiss

DiPietro gets one-punched video … Thrashers want to trade … Ducks looking at Emery … Fedotenko out 3-4 weeks

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers GM Rick Dudley is actively looking to make a deal as his team is struggling. The Thrashers hold a 1 point lead on the 8th spot, "As of night, yes ,” Dudley said.…

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Burke says hasn’t spoken SJ about Thornton … Malkin out tonight … Habs have $3.5 million in cap space … Edler out 3 months after surgery

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brian Burke said "I have never spoken to Doug Wilson on that. Total fabrication." Burke was responding to internet rumors of a possible deal with the Sharks involving Joe Thornton. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Jason…

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Crosby cleared for light workouts … Healing Rangers … Roundup of names mentioned in trade rumors

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: "There hasn't been much real talk," Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon told ESPN.com this week. "Teams are saying 'We'll talk later, we'll talk later.' But that's fine." "There's been lots of talk going on, but it's…

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Edler out 8-10 weeks … Trade decision coming for Panthers … ‘Hawks GM talk trade deadline … LA Kings notes

Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canucks defenseman Alex Edler will have microdiscectomy procedure on his back Monday to repair a tear in a disc, he'll be out 8 to 10 weeks. This should allow Sami Salo to return to…

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Kings ask about Gaborik … Panthers shopping Weiss and others … Savard hit hard … Nabokov says no to Isles … Leafs shopping Dmen

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A league executive told Garrioch that teams are calling about Senators center Mike Fisher, but acknowledges that he's not having a good year along with many other Sens. “I just don’t think they can…

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Neuvirth, Green and Sloan injured for Caps … Sabres injury notes … Video of Stajan getting hammered by Staal, Legal or not?

Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Michal Neuvirth is day-to-day with a lower body injury after tweaking something yesterday morning. Semyon Varlamov was recalled but didn't get his skates until the second period, the Capitals were given permission to switch…

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Brodeur out 2 weeks … Savard Skating with team … Selanne and Miller out with sore groins

Toronto Sun: Martin Brodeur may be out the New Jersey Devils lineup for 2 weeks. After re-aggravating his bruised elbow on Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, doctors have told him to rest if for 10 days. An MRI was done…

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Trade Rumors still going on … Eyes turning to Free Agency

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings made a play at the rights for Ilya Kovalchuk, but the New Jersey Devils reject as they still hope to re-sign him. If Dan Hamhuis and the Pittsburgh Penguins don't reach a deal,…

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Maple Leafs interested in Hamhuis? Kovalchuk update, well sort of …

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Bruins continue to shop Tim Thomas around in hope of freeing up some cash before July 1st. The Blues had shown some interest before they acquired Halak. Other teams that could be looking…

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Bruins trading for the 4th overall pick? Weiss not getting traded?

Brandon Worley of the NBCsports.com: I'm shaking my ahead over this one, as there seems to be many holes. According to Worley's 'reliable source', the Boston Bruins would send Marc Savard, RFA Blake Wheeler, and the 15th overall pick to…

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Kaberle trade talk heating up … Spezza for the 4th pick? New GMs looking to make moves?

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Columbus Blue Jackets may be making a stronger push next season to make the playoffs, and could be kicking around the idea of trading their 4th overall draft pick. The Blue Jackets still need to…

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Burke Talks about Leafs … Blues not going after Kovalchuk … Some Panthers could be shopped

Fan 590 Brian Burke Press Conference: Yesterday Brian Burke held a news conference discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs season, and what could happen going forward. Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Brian Burke's wish list "1. A Top-6 forward; 2.…

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