Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Rumors: Kings, Scouting Lightning-Preds, Sens and Avs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (after last night's game) "If there was ever a time for Dean Lombardi to shake up the Kings roster, tonight's performance is all the motivation he needs." Scouting the Tampa Bay Lightning…

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NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The plan from the start of the season for the Flyers may have been to have Steve Mason and Michal Neuvirth duel each other in an internal competition for a…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Rangers, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens and more

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brian Hedger of NHL.com: Forward Ryan O'Reilly practiced yesterday for the first time since having an appendectomy on Christmas day. They are hopeful he can return tonight. "He felt really good on the ice, has no…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Devils, Hurricanes and Red Wings

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Defenseman Mark Streit was put on the LTIR, which allows the Flyers to be able to activate Michal Neuvirth from the IR. Dave Isaac: Streit to the LTIR is a stopgap move as he's…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avalanche, Canadiens and Stars

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Colorado Avalanche power forward Gabriel Landeskog would be an intriguing trade possibility for the Boston Bruins. Avs GM Joe Sakic would likely ask for defenseman Brandon Carlo, who is from Colorado Springs,…

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NHL Injuries: Predators, Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Lightning and Rangers

On the Nashville Predators ... Brooks Bratten of NHL.com: The Nashville Predators have put defenseman P.K. Subban on the IR with an upper-body injury. He will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks. "It's tough when you take people out…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks … Sabres and Others Looking For Blueline Help

On the Chicago Blackhawks ...  Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: (mailbag) Scott Darling wants to remain with the Blackhawks, but he wants to be a No. 1 goalie at some point. The 28-year old Darling will be an unrestricted free…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Blackhawks and Lightning

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) There are not many pending UFA wingers that could fit in their top-six. P.A. Parenteau has been good in New Jersey, and have always liked Brian Gionta. Could also see…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Panthers, Hawks, Blues, Kings and more

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Ryan Callahan were all out last night. Cedric Paquette and Vladislav Namestnikov didn't take part in their morning skate. Coach Jon Cooper: "We're losing more players than we're…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Preds, Pens, Stars, Jets, Lightning, Coyotes and Ducks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at Ak-Bars Kazan forward Vladimir Tkachev, who could…

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