Tag: Steven Stamkos

NHL Rumors: Stars, Caps, Avs, Panthers, Oilers and Senators

On the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals,  Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Jamie Benn will get between $9 and $10 million on his next contract. Patrick Sharp and Ales Hemsky's contracts expire…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canadiens and Capitals

On the New York Rangers... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on last night's "Headlines" said it's going to be a crazy season for trade rumors and one of them will be the Rangers looking at trading Rick Nash. Nash…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Ducks, Flames, Hawks, Pens and Islanders

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be 40-years old just after the season starts next year. He still wants to play and will go year-by-year from now on. His agent wouldn't comment…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Wings, Blackhawks and Ducks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Coyotes will aggressively pursue a defenseman through trade or free agency. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Oilers should go all in and try to trade…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking to upgrade their offense this offseason. They could use two scorers, but their cap situation could handcuff them. Hextall may only be…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos

On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery and Auston Matthews, it gives them a front-line center. Simmons writes: "And with free agency coming and Steven Stamkos…

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NHL Rumors: Draft Lottery Fallout – Leafs, Canucks and Oilers

On the NHL Draft ... Darren Dreger: The Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets are very unlikely to consider trading their first round picks. The Oilers pick at No. 4 is definitely in play. Jonas Siegel: Brendan…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Lightning, and the Islanders

On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Alexander Radulov confirms that he'll play in the NHL next season. Slava Malamud: The Russian National team forgives Radulov and will allow him to play in the World Championship. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Red Wings and Devils

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBruin on pending UFA Milan Lucic: "Dean Lombardi, I had a chance to speak w/ Dean Lombardi during the series, absolutely adores Lucic." On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Edition

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: With Vincent Lecavalier about to retire, it will give the Flyers an extra $2.25 million in salary cap space. The extra cap space will help them bring in a…

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