Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

No Market for Spezza? Volchenkov to Capitals? Harder for Bruins to trade Tim Thomas now

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Jason Spezza has 5 years and $35 million left his salary, and he has a no-movement clause that doesn't kick in until July 1st. Many fans (44% of those polled by the Sun) would…

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Options if Lidstrom Retires … Yzerman still considering Tampa? A new look Shark team next year?

George Malik of MLive: If Nicklas Lidstrom retires, Brian Rafalski could step up into a larger role. One option available for the Red Wings would be to call up the Maple Leafs and see what it would take for Tomas…

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Sale of Coyotes getting closer … Penguins UFAs … Shirokov Staying

Randy Sportak of the Toronto Sun: Gary Bettman thinks the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes could be getting closer to being finalized. "The process continues. There is much that has to be done with the city of Glendale, both by…

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Colorado Defenseman Outlook … Lightning not good for Yzerman? Hamhuis a good fit in Minnesota

John Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson doesn't think Steve Yzerman will take the Tampa Bay Lightning GM job, as they are "set up to fail". The Oilers should go after Dustin Byfuglien and his $3 million contract. They have…

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Marleau Should be Good for Game 2 … Predators, Devils, Senators, and Red Wings Off-Season Decisions

Gary Peterson of the San Jose Mercury News: Surprise game 1 scratch, Patrick Marleau, should be feeling better, and ready to return for game 2 on Sunday. Marleau was taken out of the line just before game one with 'flu-like'…

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Changes to Senators Defense for Next Year … Short List for Lightning GM … Coyotes and Avalanche Off-Season

Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Some big changes to the Senators defense could be coming this off-season. The Sens may not be willing to give Anton Volchenkov the $5 million a year he might get on the open market.…

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No Recent Talks Between Ryan and Ducks Yet … Savard Passes Neuropsychological Test … Jagr Return? Lightning GM Search

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There has been no progress in contract negotiations between Bobby Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan's agent hasn't met with team since the end of the season, but believes the two sides will meet…

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St. Louis Open to Tampa Trading Him … Goalie Options for Philly … The Hudler Situation

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blues won't be re-signing Paul Kariya. Martin St. Louis won't get in the way of Tampa Bay if they want to trade him. Toronto could be the front runner to get Jussi Rynnas…

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Jokinen to KHL? Turco Preparing to Move On … Thrashers Wish List

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After bouncing around between 4 different teams in the past couple years, Olli Jokinen may be playing in Russia next season, especially if he's looking to make anywhere close to the $5 million…

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Tampa Bay Fires GM and Coach

It didn't come as much of a surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning have fired GM Brian Lawton and head coach, Rick Tocchet. New team owner, Jeffrey Vinik made the announce Monday morning. The Lightning finished 8 points out of…

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Stamkos Almost a Ranger … Stars that Could be on the Block … Ovie has Advice for Filatov … Leafs-Gustavsson talking contract

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said he 'shook hands' on a deal with Lightning co-owner Len Barrie last year, that would have sent Steven Stamkos to the Rangers for 2 or 3 of Michael Del…

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Vinny on the Block this Off-season … Rynnas Meets with Stars … Leafs/Flyers in on Scrivens

Jim Kelly of Sports Illustrated: Kelly thinks the Lightning should dump Vincent Lecavalier as soon as they can. Lecavalier's cap hit is $7.7 million a season. Though it will be tough to move a contract like that, the Canadiens, Maple…

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