Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

Morning NHL rumors involving: Kings, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Schneider and Stars

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Rumblings continue with the Kings possibly moving Jack Johnson if they can up their offense with a first-line forward. Jonathan Bernier's name is out there as well. Any deal for Nash would likely included both Johnson…

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Dominic Moore traded to the San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have traded for Dominic Moore and a 7th round . The Tampa Bay Lightning will recieve a 2012 2nd round pick, which was previously acquired from the Minnesota Wild. Corey Masisak via twitter: Dominic Moore has…

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Afternoon trade rumors involving Kubina, Zidlicky, Carter, Kane, Miller, Knuble and the Kings

Damian Cristodero via twitter: Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina has been asked to provide a list of teams he'd accept a trade too. Kubina has a limited no trade clause. GM Steve Yzerman wouldn't say if a trade is imminent, but…

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Injury notes on Green, Howard, Backstrom, Peverley … Stars lines and starting goalies

Tarik El-Bashir via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said that defenseman Mike Green will travel with the team and could play this weekend. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Jimmy Howard will start…

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Not so fast on Zidlicky to Devils … Lightning to be sellers … Holmgren talks rentals … Wild talk … Smyth and Ruutu off market

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Wild haven't asked Marek Zidlicky to waive his no-trade clause yet for New Jersey. He may not be traded until the summer says one source. Michael Russo via twitter: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher: "I haven't…

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Zidlicky waive no-trade for Devils … Caps working phones … Pens get cavity seach … Leaf notes … Ruutu out 3 weeks … Scouts for 2 games

Darren Dreger via twitter: Marek Zidlicky has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to go to the Devils. A deal isn't done yet. Elliotte Friedman of CBC: No GM is burning up the phone more than Capitals GM George McPhee.…

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Blue Jackets reportedly put Rick Nash on the trade market

Feb. 14th 6:30 PM: Spector Hockey via twitter: Dreger lists the Rangers, Flyers, Kings possibly on Nash's list. LeBrun believes the Leafs are on it, though they may be concerned about giving up too many assets. Bob McKenzie believes there…

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Carter will be moved … Smyth staying with Oilers … Rangers want top 6 … Zidlicky could be dealt within days … Lines and starting goalies

Brian Huddle via twitter: Huddle noted that Aaron Portzline said on TSN1050 that Blue Jackets forward Jeff Carter WILL be moved. David Pagnotta via twitter: The Rangers want to bring in a top 6 scorer, possibly a 3rd pairing, physical…

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Morning NHL rumors involving the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Capitals and Lightning … Teams scouting last night

Craig Custance of ESPN: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is waiting for more teams to becomes sellers. "There's still a lot of teams that are deciding what to do, which way to go. You look at the standings, that's easy to…

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State of the Tampa Bay Lightning: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Brent Lemon of The Hockey Writers and can be found on twitter at @LemonSports. For most of hockey-country, thunderstorms are a summer phenomenon. Places like Ontario, Minnesota, or New York just don’t see much lightning in February. And…

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Morning NHL rumors involving the Flyers, Sabres, Canadiens, Wild, Blackhawks, Islanders, Oilers and Rangers

Sam Carchidi via twitter: Carchidi thinks the Flyers should go after Luke Schenn if the Predators won't trade Ryan Suter or Shea Weber. He'd give up a 1st and 2nd round pick for Schenn. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Schenn isn't…

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Free Agent and injury notes involving Parise, Parenteau, Mueller, and Malone … Potential Habs GMs

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said, “We will make every effort to re-sign Zach.” Parise might get $8 million on the open market. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Islanders GM Garth Snow has had preliminary talks with…

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