Tag: Steve Mason

Wilson back with Leafs next year … Wideman out week-to-week … Starting goalies for tonight

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: "General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12." “I said back in the fall, we would not consider…

Mark Easson

Sunday Morning NHL Rumor Roundup – Part 2

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:The Kings are targeting in order: Brad Richards, Ales Hemsky, and David Booth. Richards is complicated deal as he is out with a concussion with no timetable, and has a no-trade clause. The Rangers are also interested…

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Nieuwendyk comments on Brad Richards … Peter Stastny Audio … Emery recalled, Hiller may practice tomorrow … Zherdev, Rivet, Svatos hit the waiver wire … plus plenty more

Peter Stastny Audio posted from Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Paul Stastny's dad is not happy about the Avs-Blues trade from last week. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: "Nieuwendyk was asked on NHL Live ! about possibly trading Richards": "I've…

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Hagman clears waivers … Backstrom has fractured thumb … Zherdev healthy scratch again … starting goalies

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Flames forward Niklas Hagman cleared waivers. He may not be going to the AHL, they have 30 days/10 games to decide. McKenize adds that if they demote him, they won't have the cap space to recall…

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Kings planning something big? Flyers looking at Versteeg … Kovalev could fit in Pittsburgh … Anderson back Monday … NHL Sources Say Video

It was noted on twitter last night that several LA Kings prospects were deleted from their website (prospects page) and later added back. Players mentioned were Braydon Schenn, Oscar Moller and Colten Teubert. David Pagnotta via twitter: The LA Kings…

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Bogosian rumored to Edmonton … Possible Penguins targets … Bruins looking for D … Brodeur day-to-day … Emery Clears

Gene Principe via twitter: Rumored talk of Zach Bogosian possibly heading to Edmonton, 2 Thrashers scouts drove to Nashville in a snowstorm to see the Oilers play. Ben Wright via twitter: Wright says to stop this Ales Hemsky to Atlanta…

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Afternoon rumor roundup, roster notes and starting goalies

Darren Dreger of TSN: Trade discussions are heating up. The Blue Jackets may be the closest to making a big deal. Steve Mason, Jakub Voracek and Rostislav Klesla are believed to be getting some interest. A top center and defenseman…

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Nichols suspended 4 games … Sharks claim Wellwood … Starting goalies

Bob McKenzie via twitter: San Jose Sharks forward Scott Nichol was suspended 4 games for his elbow to the head of Coyotes David Schlemko. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The San Jose Sharks claimed Kyle Wellwood off waivers from the Blues.…

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Wellwood signs with Blues … Ruutu on the Block? Starting goalies, healthy scratches

David Pagnotta via twitter:  Jarkko Ruutu could join Chris Phillips as Ottawa Senators that could be on the move. Frank Seravalli via twitter: Nik Zherdev will be a healthy scratch for the Flyers tonight. Anthony SanFilippo via twitter: Bobrovsky will…

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Flyers looking for a winger … Roster moves from Leafs coming … Regehr could be trade target … LA needs scoring … Why Leafs didn’t get Wolski

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers lost out on Jamie Langenbrunner after offering the Devils 2 draft picks (I think the deal more to do with Langenbrunner wanting to go Dallas than what was the better offer).…

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Connolly out a week … Garon CBJ #1 goalie … Rinne could start Wed. … Preliminary talks for Ehrhoff … Another Waffle tossing video

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Tim Connolly will be out at least a week after having reconstructive surgery on his nose. Connolly was hit into the boards on Satruday, he returned to the game with full face shield. Sabres…

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Rangers call about Tyutin, Jackets call about Del Zotto … Starting Goalies … Giguere out with groin injury … Lebda a winger?

Aaron Portzline via twitter: When the Columbus Blue Jackets made Fedor Tyutin a healthy scratch last week, Rangers GM Glen Sather inquired.  When NY Rangers made Michael Del Zotto a healthy scratch, Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson inquired. No Tyutin…

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