Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Sharks, Predators and Senators

Could the Oilers move Talbot? Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Lead to believe that the Edmonton Oilers have talked to teams about forward Ryan Spooner. If the Oilers were to acquire a top-six forward, and even if the other…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Lightning Send Koekkoek To Blackhawks For Rutta

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 5th round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Jan Rutta and a 2019 7th round pick. The 24-year old Koekkoek was drafted 10th overall in the 1st…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blues, Lightning, Jets, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Penguins

 Friedman's rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Former GMs Brian Burke and Doug MacLean agreed that a team would like to know 14 days before the trade deadline if a player was not going to re-sign with them. Anaheim Ducks…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Forward Wayne Simmonds

TSN: Darren Dreger said that Philadelphia Flyers haven't made a decision on what they will do with pending unrestricted free agent forward Wayne Simmonds yet. Simmonds could help out the power play and grit for teams like the Toronto Maple…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wings, Oilers, Islanders, Pens, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs and Knights

Nick Schmaltz done of the year Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Charlie McAvoy to return to the ice today Ty Anderson: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers and Lightning

McAvoy out tonight Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said there is no timeline on Charlie McAvoy. He won't be in the lineup tonight but he could get clearance to practice today. Status update on Eichel coming today Bill…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Dallas Stars

Lightning not worried about offer sheets for Brayden Point Joe Smith: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois on if he's worried about a potential offer sheet for Brayden Point this offseason. "I'm really not concerned at all about offer sheets. I…

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NHL New Year’s Resolutions and Trade Targets: Atlantic Division

New Year's resolutions for each team in the Atlantic Division and some potential trade targets for them.

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NHL Predictions for 2019

Can Alex Ovechkin score 70 goals? Will the Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup? Can Jack Eichel win the Hart Trophy? Will the Stars trade Benn or Seguin?

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NHL Rumors: NY Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Rangers need to have an eye on the trade deadline now Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers and coach David Quinn should start working towards the trade deadline to build some trade value for players who…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Capitals

Bruins could get two back for the Winter Classic Boston Bruins: Forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Charlie McAvoy could be ready to return for the Winter Classic. Sabers lose Girgensons John Vogl: Forward Zemgus Girgensons is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Oilers, Islanders, Senators and Lightning

Marchand unlikely for today Lance Lysowski: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't play today and forward Brad Marchand is unlikely. Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that Marchand has an upper-body injury. He is traveling with the team and…

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