Tag: Steven Stamkos

NHL Rumors: Subban, Kings, Stamkos and the Lightning

On P.K. Subban ... Adrian Dater: An anonymous ex Canadien to the Toronto Star on Subban:  "They hated how much fun he had. The fact that he never sulked and pouted, win or lose, just bugged them" On the Los…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Sabres and Red Wings missed out on Steven Stamkos and may now look free agent winger Kyle Okposo. The Wild are among the teams are interested in Okposo.…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Ladd, Eriksson, and the Red Wings

On the Nashville Predators ... Renaud Lavoie: The Nashville Predators were the only team to make a "serious" offer for P.K. Subban. The Canucks made an offer for Subban, but it was obviously rejected. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The…

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NHL Rumors: Steven Stamkos To Re-sign With Lightning

On Steve Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bob McKenzie: Steven Stamkos has decided to remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bob McKenzie: Stamkos is expected to sign an eight year deal with a salary cap hit of $8.5…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Wild, and Sabres

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Fedor Tyutin contract. Going against the salary cap will be $1.21 million this year, $1.96 million next year, and $1.46 million…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Perron and Jones

On Steven Stamkos ... Howard Berger: A "birdie" told Berger that Steven Stamkos is primarily looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres if he were to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning. On David Perron ... Eric Engels: Source…

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NHL Rumors: Could the Lightning Sign-and-Trade Stamkos?

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Shaun Starr: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690: "Don't think the Canadiens are serious players for Stamkos with cap being where it is & paying PK $9 million" James Duthie: 12 to 15…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Rangers and Canadiens

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: There is some talk of offer sheeting Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said on the weekend that he'd match any offer. The Jets have the cap space and willingness to match any…

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NHL Rumors: Shipachyov, Islanders, Rangers and Wings

On Vadim Shipachyov ... Elliotte Friedman: There were rumblings last night that Vadim Shipachyov, who originally thought would be able to come to the NHL until 2016-17, could be a possibility to now to come over before then. Aivis Kalnins: Friedman's…

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NHL Rumors: Top 20 UFAs, Flames, Habs, Caps and Blue Jackets

Top 20 Unrestricted Free Agents ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen's top 20 UFAs 20.Teddy Purcell - Panthers 19. Kris Russell - Stars 18. Brian Campbell - Panthers 17. David Perron - Ducks 16. Lee Stempniak - Bruins 15.…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Red Wings and Panthers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Sekeres understanding that the Canucks will buy out Chris Higgins and not Alex Burrows. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks have called the agents for Loui Eriksson, Mikkel Boedker, Darren Helm and Andrew Ladd.…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Blues, Stars and Sabres

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks fans should keep an eye on Mike Richards. Coach Pete DeBoer loves Richards. Maybe a fourth line center. On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: If the Blues…

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