Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

Rumors I: Lightning, Penguins and Blues

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at some key offseason decisions for the Lightning. 1. A contract extension for Steven Stamkos - Stamkos has a year left at $7.5 million and can sign an extension starting on July 1st. Comparisons are Patrick…

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Quick Hits: Penguins, Devils, Oilers, Flames and Islanders

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn't optimistic about Pascal Dupuis being able to continue his playing career. They should know by July 1st if blood clots will prevent him from playing again. “On May 20,…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Leafs, Senators and the Goalie Market

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Scouting sources are convinced the Coyotes will draft Dylan Strome. The Leafs will then have to decide on whether to draft Mitch Marner or Noah Hanifin. “The Leafs need a defence going forward,” said…

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Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres

Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…

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Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers, Stars and Sharks

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Gazette: The Penguins have traded away early round draft picks in the past to make runs at the cup. They traded their first rounder this year to the Oilers for David Perron. GM Jim Rutherford…

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Rumors I: Sobotka, Sens, Hamilton, St. Louis, Stamkos and McQuaid

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Vladimir Sobotka's KHL contract has an out clause, and that window will be closing soon. Blues GM Doug Armstrong met with Sobotka's agent at the World Championships. Sobotka is to make…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Devils and Flyers

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman on Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan and the Oilers. “I had a chance to speak to Mike Babcock today, and once again he stressed don’t automatically assume that he is going to leave…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 7th 2015

The Canadiens live to fight another day. Canadiens 6 - Lightning 2: Tampa Bay leads series 3-1. Blackhawks 4 - Wild 3: Chicago wins series 4-0.

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 6th 2015

The Lightning and Captials are now one game away from winning their series. Lightning 2 - Canadiens 1: Tampa Bay leads series 3-0. Captials 2 - Rangers 1: Washington leads series 3-1.

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 3rd 2015

Highlights for three games from yesterday. Lightning 6 - Canadiens 2: Series tied at 1-1. Blackhawks 4 - Wild 1: Chicago leads series 2-0. Ducks 3 - Flames 0. Anaheim leads series 2-0.

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 29th 2015

Highlights from last night's Game 7 between the Lightning and the Red Wings.

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GIFs: Kronwall Delivers High Hit To Kucherov

Image from @Nate_TD Red Wings Niklas Kronwall delivers a high hit to Lightning's Nikita Kucherov. Update: Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Kronwall will have a hearing this afternoon. Do you think he SHOULD get suspended, if so, how…

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