Tag: Ulf Samuelsson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Arizona Coyotes

Rutherford on Miller and Boeser. Are the Coyotes willing to help out the Canucks? The Canucks are still looking for an assistant coach.

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NHL News: Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators and the Florida Panthers

Stars sign Hintz for three years. Jets sign their 2020 first-round pick. The Predators sign their 2020 second-round pick . Panthers hire Samuelsson.

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NHL Rumors: Vey, Panthers, Sabres and Ducks

On Linden Vey ... Ryan Pike: From reports out of Kazakhstan, likely that Linden Vey is going to be signing with a KHL team. Pat Steinberg: Sounding like Vey will be signing with Barys Astana. Aivis Kalnins: There is nothing…

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NHL Rumors: Coaching Notes – Blackhawks, Panthers, Blues, Sabres and Stars

    On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jimmy Murphy: The Blackhawks were given permission to speak with Ulf Samuelsson about an assistant coaching position. On the Florida Panthers ... Jimmy Murphy: Talk is that the Panthers head coaching position is…

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NHL Rumors V: Canucks and Penguins

Daniel Wagner of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks have cleared a lot of cap space off their books, and that number could increase if they trade Ryan Kesler. They have over $21 million in cap space with technically only five…

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NHL Rumors I: Penguins and Panthers Closing In On Coaches

9:00 AM Darren Dreger: Hearing that Willie Desjardins may no longer be a slam dunk in Pittsburgh following their meeting last night. Ulf Samuelsson? 8:40 AM Elliotte Friedman: Willie Desjardins interviewed by phone on Wednesday and they are now bringing…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Panthers, Penguins, Leafs, Hurricanes and Canucks

Chris Johnston: Red Wings assistant coach Bill Peters has already been interviewed by the Panthers and could be in the running for the Penguins head coaching position. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "R.Wilson could potentially be a good fit for Pitt. If…

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NHL Rumors III: Thornton, Kesler, Panthers, Isles, Habs, Sens, Bruins, Rangers and Wings

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If Joe Thornton agrees to be traded after signing a below market deal (three years, $20.25 million), he'll only to a 'five-star lock on paper." Friedman thinks the only way he'd agree to a trade would…

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NHL Rumors V: Canucks, Hurricanes, Panthers and Sekac

Insider Trading TSN: Darren Dreger: Ryan Kesler still wants out of Vancouver. The Ducks and Flyers could be on his six team trade list. Pierre LeBrun: The asking price is still high, and they want a player that can play…

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NHL Rumors IV: Thornton, Kesler, Toews, Callahan, Gionta, Staal, Flames and Coyotes

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are at least one of six teams that have interest in Sharks Joe Thornton. That doesn't mean the teams have exchanged offers. There have been reports out of Chicago about a…

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NHL Rumors I: Rutherford, Penguins and Some Coaching Candidates

Chip Alexander: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on when he stepped down from the Hurricanes, he knew he had to "either cut way back or look for a new challenge." ... "It didn't take long for that new challenge to come along. I…

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NHL Rumors IV: Penguins GM Search … Pens and Jackets Coaching Situation

TSN: Pierre LeBrun reported that the Penguins have reached out Jim Rutherford about the possibility of joining the organization. Julien BriseBois is also a top candidate. Luke DeCock: Rutherford would be a good short-term fit for the Penguins. He would…

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