Tag: Thomas Hickey

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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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Oilers, Panthers, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Lightning, Leafs and Knights

Bergeron could go tomorrow Shawn Hutcheon: Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron could return this weekend according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Cassidy hasn't decided which wingers Bergeron will be with when he returns. Jake DeBrusk's status could play a role…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Wild and Islanders

Pilut to the IR Howard WGR: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that defenseman Lawrence Pilut was put on the IR retroactive to Friday. He's eligible to play against the Capitals on Friday. Bennett out with an upper-body injury Pat Steinberg: Calgary…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wild, Devils, Islanders and Golden Knights

Hinostroza and Dvorak close Richard Morin: Arizona Coyotes forward Vinnie Hinostroza and Christian Dvorak skated yesterday but haven't been activated yet. Michael Bunting was reassigned to the AHL. Bruins getting healthy Matt Porter: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy that forward…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

Bjugstad not traveling George Richards: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is out with an upper-body injury and won't be traveling with the team. Clutterbuck and Eberle injured Andrew Gross: New York Islanders forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Jordan Eberle missed the…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing that the Islanders and Senators have been discussing Sens forward Matt Duchene. The Islanders have been previously interested in Duchene. One the New York Islanders ...…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Nash, Calvert, Roussel, de Haan, Beagle, Perron, Hickey, Neal, and Reaves

On John Tavares ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on John Tavares:  "I got nothin'." Arthur Staple: Sounding like the Tavares situation will extend into tomorrow. On Rick Nash ... John Shannon: "Further on Rick Nash’s decision to…

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NHL Rumors: Panarin, Orpik, Moore, Bernier, Grabner, Hickey, and the Islanders

On Artemi Panarin and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... L.A. Lariviere: Artemi Panarin's agent said that it's unlikely that he gets traded this offseason. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen does want to know where he stands. L.A. Lariviere of TVA Sports:…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Tavares, Goaltending, Defensemen and Centers

On the New York Islanders ... John Shannon: There is no timeline for John Tavares to make a decision, and it's being described as day-to-day. "Should be noted the Islanders’ advantage of offering an 8th year expires midnight on June…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing that the Bruins have asked David Krejci and David Backes about their no-movement clauses and for a list of teams. One source speculating that the Bruins asked Krejci before this…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Boston Bruins

  On the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Mark Lazerus of Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks just signed 2017 first-round draft pick and defenseman Henri Jokiharju. Their work on their blue line won't be finished there as GM Stan Bowman…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Hakstol, Third-Line Center and a Veteran Defenseman

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall isn't closing the door on the possibility of goaltending prospect Carter Harter playing in the NHL next season. Get the sense that the odds are slim though. John Boruk: GM…

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