Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Rumors V: Rangers, Ducks, Glass, Wings, Lightning, Ehrhoff and Niskanen

The Fourth Period: The Rangers don't plan on re-signing Anton Stralman, Brian Boyle and Dominic Moore. They are interested in Mark Fayne. The NY Post is reporting they are interested in Ryan Carter. They are believed to have kicked tires…

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NHL Rumors IV: Caps, Vanek, Cammalleri, Iginla, Vrbata and Weaver

Andy Strickland: Some agents saying the free agent talking period is too long and that only two days are needed. Scott Cullen: "Impressed that teams aren't giving qualifying offers to every RFA. Better to make decisions & live with them…

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NHL Rumors XVI: 15 Free Agents, Lecavalier, Sens, Gorges, Phaneuf, Sharks and Leafs

Scott Burnside of ESPN: 15 interesting free agents and possible landing spots. 1. Paul Stastny - Blues 2. Dan Boyle - Red Wings 3. Christian Ehrhoff - Lightning 4. Thomas Vanek - Wild 5. Ryan Miller - Canucks 6. Matt…

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NHL Rumors XV: Lightning, Leafs, Wings, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets and Flyers

Joe Smith of the Tampa Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman. "Just because we have cap space now and cash available, we're not going to act out of desperation," Yzerman said. "But certainly we're going to inquire and see if there's…

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NHL Rumors XIV: Gorges, Flames, Legwand, Pens, Avs, Wild, Flyers and TBay

Louis Jean: The Canadiens desire to trade Josh Gorges is purely a business move. They don't see him as a top-four defenseman and want to clear the salary cap space. Darren Dreger: The Flames offered to take Cam Ward for…

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NHL Rumors XII: Brodeur, Lightning, Stars, Jokinen, Vrbata, Sabres, Moulson and Niskanen

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Martin Brodeur is intrigued by free agency. "I’m excited and intrigued to see some of the options will be laid out in front of me," Martin Brodeur told ESPN.com Monday. 'It’s something that’s new to me,…

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NHL Trade: Some Fallout From The Lightning, Oilers and Coyotes Trades

The Edmonton Oilers trade Sam Gagner to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Teddy Purcell. The Lightning then flipped Gagner to the Coyotes for a 6th round pick, with the Lightning retaining a third of his salary. The 24-year old Gagner…

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NHL Rumors XIII: Ribeiro, Yandle, Canucks, Draisaitl, Lightning, Ward, Sabres and Jackets

Sarah McLellan: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said the Mike Ribeiro buyout was purely about behavior issues and not a cost saving move. Maloney added that Ribeiro is seeking help this summer. Craig Custance: After the Ribeiro buyout, the Coyotes have…

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NHL Trade: Canucks Trade Garrison To The Lightning

The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Jason Garrison, Jeff Costello and a 2015 7th round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2014 2nd round pick, 50th overall. The 29-year old Garrison was undrafted. He carries a $4.6 million…

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NHL Rumors IX: Penguins, Garrison, Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres

Rob Rossi: Hearing that Marc-Andre Fleury is not in play and that James Neal definitely is. GM Jim Rutherford is looking to find some cap space in other deals. Will DePaoli: Rob Scuderi's camp hasn't heard from the Penguins if…

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NHL Rumors VI: Tradeable Vets, Iginla, Coyotes, Lightning and Wild

Kevin Allen of USA Today: Some veterans that could be available this weekend: Jason Spezza, Ryan Kesler, Dion Phaneuf (Oilers need a centerpiece defenseman), Danny Briere, Evander Kane, Dustin Byfuglien and Vincent Lecavalier. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Bruins may…

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NHL Rumors III: Lightning, Devils, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Potential Draft Lottery Changes

Joe Smith of the Tampa Tribune: The Lightning hold the 19th and 28th pick in tonight's draft, and GM Steve Yzerman could move one for the right deal. They'd like to get a young defenseman that has some term left…

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