Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

Rumors III: Friedman Roundup

Elliotte Friendman of Sportsnet: Jets Evander Kane was scratched from last night's game which was in his hometown. Jets coach Paul Maurice didn't say it was injury related. Sabres Cody Hodgson was benched last Friday. If the Sabres were to…

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Not Really Rumors: Nabokov, Kekalainen, Stewart and Oduya

Stan Fischler: Evgeni Nabokov tells Fischler that it appears to be time to "hand up the skates." Erik Erlendsson: Nabokov's agent, Don Meehan, said that he'll take a few days to "consider his future." Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo…

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Morning Hits: Waivers, Declining the White House and Injuries

Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning put goaltender Evgeni Nabokov on waivers. Matt Baker: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman:  "We didn’t feel it was right for Evgeni or the team to kind of keep him here if he’s not going to play." Yzerman…

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Rumors IV: Kings, Leafs, Avalanche, Ducks, Stars and Wild

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Believe that a Dion-Phaneuf for Mike Richards deal was seriously considered, with other pieces being involved. The Kings said no to any deal involving Tanner Pearson or Tyler Toffoli. New to the rumor mill is Avalanche…

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Injuries: Okposo, Bobrovsky, Bieksa, Phaneuf, Howard and lots more

Arthur Staple: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo will be out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets put Sergei Bobrovsky on the IR retroactive to Jan. 21st. Bobrovsky injured his groin and will be out…

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Rumors II: Canucks, Jets, Panthers, 2017 Outdoor Game, Wild and Cap

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks president Trevor Linden on rumors that the Canucks are interested in Ryan O'Reilly, with the Avs interested in Alex Edler. "Alex is a foundational player for us. He’s a 25-minute, all-situation defenceman that…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Wings, Avs, Ducks, Rangers, Isles, Bruins and Habs

Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Sources saying the Maple Leafs are getting plenty of trade offers. Can expect them to make some moves by the deadline, as the vultures are circling the team now. No Leafs player has a…

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Rumors I: Habs, Sabres, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Lightning

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN radio said that most teams would be interested in Cody Franson and Andrej Sekera. It would probably cost a 2nd round pick and a decent prospect. The Kings, Ducks and Avalanche are teams in…

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Rumors III: Caps, Oilers, Canes, Lightning, Habs, Canucks, Preds and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Capitals have a big decision to make regarding Mike Green. He's currently their 5th defenseman and the pending UFA carries a $6.25 million cap hit. They could move him for a 2nd round…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Tues. Jan. 20th, 2015

Highlights from all eight games last night. Two games went to a shootout and three were settled in overtime.

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Injuries: Lightning, Sharks, Flyers, Devils, Coyotes, Leafs and More

Joe Smith: Lightning's Matt Carle is out six to eight weeks with a torn abductor muscle in his abdomen. Kevin Kurz: Sharks Justin Braun and Tommy Wingels were injured last night and will both be out awhile according to coach…

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Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…

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