Tag: Todd McLellan

Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…

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News: Peter Chiarelli Meeting With Oilers

Elliotte Friedman: Former Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is in Edmonton meeting with the Oilers. Question is, what position are they discussing? Is the President of Hockey Operations an option? Chiarelli flew there today. Mark Spector: Assuming that Chiarelli is interviewing…

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Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes

Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…

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Rumors II: McLellan’s Mutual Parting Will Have Many Interested

Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: After the news of the Sharks and Todd McLellan "mutual parting," the pressure now turns to GM Doug Wilson. "I see this being a playoff team," Wilson said Monday after Sharks' head…

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Rumors I: Flyers – Voracek, Del Zotto, Berube and Offseason Wants

Tim Panaccio: Jakub Voracek's agent said they don't expect any contract extension talks with the Flyers until late summer or in the fall. Not worried and are in no hurry. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers don't have…

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Rumors and Notes: Sharks – McLellan, Thornton, Niemi and Couture

Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Todd McLellan's future with the Sharks is still up in the air as he said he wanted to talk with his family first before deciding on whether to return for the final season…

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Rumors III: McLellan, Matthias, Hodgson, McQuaid and Oilers

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Signs are pointing to the San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan mutually parting ways as early as today. McLellan has one year left on his contract. If McLellan hits the open…

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Rumors II: Kings, Johnson, Coleman, Upshall, McLellan and Berube

Dennis Bernstein: (answering some Kings questions) - Dustin Brown won't  be going anywhere. He has a limited no-trade clause and the backing of GM Dean Lombardi. Mike Richards has zero trade value. Think they will buy him out and take…

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Rumors and Video: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Sabres and Sharks

Sportsnet: Daren Millard, Nick Kypreos and Doug MacLean look at the Maple Leafs and who they should trade this offseason or not re-sign. Kypreos thinks the Leafs should trade Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak. Kessel is going to have to…

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Rumors: Jagr, Bozak, Neil, Coaches, Oilers and Penguins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr to the Czech Sport Daily. “The chances that I will sign new contract with Florida are pretty good,” Jagr, 43, told the European outlet Tuesday. With the Panthers missing the playoffs, Jagr is considering…

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Rumors: Elias, Schenn, Sobotka, Ford, Sharks and Savard

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello plans to add two scores for next season. Patrik Elias hasn't had the greatest season, but he believes he can bounce back to 2013-14 form (53 points in 65 games) or…

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Rumors II: Leafs Coaching, Stars, Oilers and the Draft

Image from Getty Images Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Guessing the Maple Leafs wish list for their next head coach: 1. Mike Babcock; 2. Todd McLellan; 3. Bruce Boudreau; 4. Dave Tippett; 5. Ken Hitchcock; 6. Peter DeBoer; 7.…

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