Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

Trade Deadline: New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues

On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils were three points out of playoff spot before the deadline yesterday. GM Ray Shero. “If we were in a playoff spot, I don't think I would have done…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kings and Bruins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman was hoping to have traded Jonathan Drouin by the deadline, but he didn't get the deal that he could live with. "I'm not…

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Videos: Chiarelli and Murray Talk Deadline Day

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli “There was two other things that we got to the point where it was a yay or nay, and as I’ve said three or four…

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NHL News: Trade Deadline Players Who Were Not Traded

In a NHL Trade Deadline Day that saw most of the bigger deals go down over the weekend, there weren't many fireworks. The bigger news might be who was not moved, including Boston's impending UFA Loui Eriksson, Tampa Bay's disgruntled…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hamhuis, Russell, Canadiens and Devils

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Difficult for teams, like #canucks, who are trying to move players with no move clauses, to control what they get in return. Little leverage — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) February 29, 2016 On Dan Hamhuis ...…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Ducks, Drouin and Vatanen

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun: Think the Lightning will look at the rental market for the right price.  They won't give up a first round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning could use a winger and a right-handed…

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NHL Rumors: Devils – Stempniak, Schlemko and Some Targets

On the New Jersey Devils ... Gary Lawless: The Devils have made Lee Stempniak, Jordin Tootoo, Tyler Kennedy and David Schlemko available. Gary Lawless: The Devils are telling teams that defenseman Eric Gelinas is available. Travis Yost: Asking price for…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson Update

On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Been of WEEI: As of this afternoon, the Bruins and Loui Eriksson's agent haven't resumed contract talks. The Bruins most recent offer is said to be for four years. GM Don…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs, and Caps

Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Not a lot of optimism with regards to the Bruins and Loui Eriksson according to Elliotte Friedman. "The agent and the team aren't talking, but what it sounds like is if the player wants to move…

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NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More

Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…

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NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Russell and Drouin

On the Scott Hartnell, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nashville Predators ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Aaron Portzline: Scott Hartnell on trade talks: "It’s never fun. Obviously there are lots of rumors about myself and Toots. We read the papers and…

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NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames Have Some Pieces To Move

On the Calgary Flames ... James Mirtle: The Flames are looking for a second round pick for Jiri Hudler. Eric Francis: If Roman Polak is worth a 2nd round pick, Kris Russell is worth a 1st. Scott Cruickshank of the…

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