Tag: Valeri Nichushkin

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Sens, Devils, Panthers, Wild, Leafs, Kings and Stars

Miller suffers upper-body injury Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Gaudreau okay Eric Francis: Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau is fine after he went through concussion protocol after being hit by Charlie…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Devils, Stars, Red Wings, Sabres, and Panthers

Kings Brown out indefinitely Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown is out indefinitely with a broken finger. Schneider won't be ready for their opener Steve Cangialosi: New Jersey Devils goaltender Corey Schneider is happy with his progress from hip…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers

Stars still have time to make a big move Mike Heika: (asked about the lack of moves from the Dallas Stars this past offseason) The Stars committed a lot of salary cap space last season with the additions of Alexander…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Flames, Stars, Canadiens, Wild, Predators, Senators and Maple Leafs

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Flames GM Brad Treliving on possibly trading into the first round: “We have an opportunity to. But the cost-benefit analysis to where we are today, it doesn’t make a lot of sense. Are we…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wild, Penguins, Canucks, and Ilya Kovalchuk

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Amar Basi: Elliotte Friedman on the Noah Hanifin trade rumors: "You know what's interesting, I think Ron Francis was considering trading him too, I think there was some stuff going on." On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Todd Nelson and the Dallas Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jeff Paterson: GM Jim Benning said that they are still considering coaching changes. He didn't say much, but he couldn't say if their entire coaching staff would return next week. TSN Radio Vancouver: Jason Botchford…

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NHL News: Hurricanes, Stars, Wild, Senators, Sharks, Capitals and Jets

On first overall picks  ... Andrew Walker: Since 1987 (31-years ago) there have only been five first overall draft picks that have won the Stanley Cup: Mike Modano, Vincent Lecavalier, Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury. On the Carolina…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers

On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: (mailbag) Kari Lehtonen is finished in Dallas. Have been told that they don't plan on re-signing him and will go in a different direction for their backup next season. would…

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NHL Rumors: Carlson, Voynov, Canucks and Stars

On John Carlson ... Ray Ferraro: (answering question) John Carlson won't be signing five years, it would be seven years around $7 million a season. "Can't believe for a second he would sign in Canada." On Slava Voynov ... John Hoven:…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Dallas Stars ... Dave McCarthy: Nill on if he is optimistic that Valeri Nichushkin could return to the Stars next season: "I've talked to Val & his representatives and I think he's excited about coming back. We'll take that…

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NHL Rumors: Jagr, Oilers, Islanders, Jets, Canucks and Stars

On Jaromir Jagr, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr's time with the Calgary Flames is coming to an end and his days in the NHL could…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Habs, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Stars

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: There is a report from Sport-Express that Nikita Zadorov has agreed to terms of a potential deal with CSKA of the KHL. Zadorov is waiting until the end of the…

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