Tag: Steve Mason

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and Kevin Shattenkirk

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Think that Stars will buy out goaltender Antti Niemi and keep Kari Lehtonen. They will then could look to sign a free agent goalie like Ben Bishop,…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Voracek, Mason, Neuvirth, Stolarz and Lindblom

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Jordan Hall of CSN Philly: Jakub Voracek knows what could happen if the Flyers struggle again next season. "We're in our prime years," Voracek said. "We've got to make sure that we step up our…

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NHL Rumors: Philedelphia Flyers – Giroux, Del Zotto, Blueline, Mason

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Center Claude Giroux had a down year by his standards, and going through seven left wingers probably didn't help - Brayden Schenn, Matt Read, Travis Konecny, Taylor Leier, Jordan…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Del Zotto, Mason, Lyubimov, Schultz and Giroux

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Daily News: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto realizes it could be final two games in a Flyers jersey this weekend. "I know where I am contract-wise," said the 26-year-old defenseman, who…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Stars, Blackhawks and Flyers

    On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Should expect some Vladimir Sobotka news as soon as today. Andy Strickland: In Vladimir Sobotka's KHL contract, it was negotiated that it would be terminated immediately after his KHL season…

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NHL Injuries: Sharks, Flyers and Coyotes

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Forward Joe Thornton had to be helped to the dressing room after a collision with Canucks forward Michael Chaput. Thornton's left knee bent in an unnatural position. He…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators and Flyers

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... John Shannon: Vegas are now able to start trading as all the I's are dotted and T's crossed. Nick Cotsonika: GM George McPhee can't acquire players that in the pros, but he's able to…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks, Canadiens and Flyers

On the Los Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Can't see the Kings trading for Tomas Tatar. He's a pending RFA who is arbitration eligible, and they already have Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson as RFAs. On the Vancouver Canucks…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting FLA-CGY, CAR-OTT, DAL-ARI, Flames and Flyers

On scouting the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames ... George Richards: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers - Flames game: New Jersey Devils (2), Winnipeg Jets (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Journal, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators,…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-NYR, BOS-LA, NSH-COL, TB-CGY and the Flyers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Rangers game: Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, and…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Vegas Could Help Them Find A No. 1 Goalie

How the expansion draft can help the Dallas Stars find a No. 1 goalie ... Mike Heika of Sportsday.com: The Dallas Stars have two 33-year old goalies in Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi. They carry a combined $10.4 million cap hit,…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Jarome Iginla's trade request to playoff team is still on the table. “I’m not sure what’s going to happen,” Iginla said. “I just want to play each game, and…

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