Tag: T.J. Brodie

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Kings, Sharks, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Lisa Dillman: If defenseman Kevin Bieksa continues to progress, he could be ready for Game 1 according to Randy Carlyle. Lisa Dillman of NHL.com: Goaltender John Gibson practiced yesterday for the first time since suffering an upper-body…

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NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Knights and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara signed a one-year contract extension for $5 million. There are bonuses up to $1.75 million. Pierre LeBrun: The bonuses are mostly a combination of games played and playoffs. Jimmy Murphy:…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Red Wings, Golden Knights and No-Trade Clauses

On the Colorado Avalanche ... NHL.com: Avalanche VP Jean Martineau on the Sportsnet report that the Avs were given permission to speak with Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas. "We will not comment on rumors," Avalanche vice president Jean…

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Brouwer, Expansion, Johnson, Versteeg and Stone

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Herald: Flames forward Troy Brouwer will likely be left unprotected for the expansion draft. When the Flames gave up a second round pick for Curtis Lazar, it meant they likely…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Stars, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Canucks and College UFAs

On the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and some college free agents ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Mike Harrington wrote a couple weeks ago wondering if the Sabres…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames

On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Forward Patrick Marleau is on pace for 28 goals this season. He's a pending free agent and this could be his last season with the Sharks,…

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NHL Rumors: Some Team Needs and Fits, and the Calgary Flames

On Team Needs and Potential Fits ... Frank Seravalli: On TSN Hockey Tuesday night looking at some team needs and potential fits. Chicago Blackhawks - Need: Left winger for Jonathan Toews. Potential fit: Patrick Eaves Los Angeles Kings - Need:…

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Quick Hits: Brodie, Wilson, Andersen, Babcock and Don Cherry Video

Elliotte Friedman: Flames T.J. Brodie has a limited no-trade clause starting in the third year of his deal. Chuck Gormley: The Capitals reassign Tom Wilson to Hershey of the AHL. Harvey Fialkov: Avs Reto Berra might be playing tonight. Igor…

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Rumors: Brayden Schenn, Staal, Bruins, Petry, Brodie and Jets

The Fourth Period: The Flyers are looking to improve their roster and have made available Luke Schenn, Braydon Coburn and Nicklas Grossman. Sources saying the Flyers may also be making Brayden Schenn available. Flyers GM Ron Hextal is thought to…

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Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…

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Free Agent Hits: Clifford, Gomez and Brodie

John Hoven: As of earlier afternoon yesterday, things were optimistic for Kyle Clifford and the Kings reaching an agreement. Hoven was told that significant progress was made and the sides are getting closer. Florida Panthers: The Panthers have signed center Scott Gomez.…

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Free Agent Hits II: Jagr, Penner, Hejduk, Grabovski, Brodie and Backlund

Chris Johnson: Jaromir Jagr's camp feel the Canadiens are no longer interested. Other teams are making offers. Jagr thinks he has a couple years left, but is fine with signing one year deals. John Boruk: Jagr's agent said that he'd…

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