Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Western Conference News: Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: Coach John Stevens said defenseman Derek Forbort is not "officially" listed as out for the series, but he's not available for the start of their series against the Golden Knights. He hasn't…

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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: Vancouver Canucks – Hutton, Salary Cap Space and Free Agents

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Looking like defenseman Ben Hutton's time with the Canucks could be up. It would be a surprise if the Canucks didn't explore the idea of trading him at the draft in June. Rick…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks … Stars and a Backup … Islanders and John Tavares

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks GM Jim Benning on free agency: "We want to be thoughtful with the use of money. We want players who will help our young kids." Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro on…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks now have more cap space available for next season and agents for scoring forwards will be happy. Will the Canucks 'overspend' to replace the offense lost by the Sedin's retiring? Rick…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Playoff Race

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Forward Christian Dvorak hasn't been ruled out for their season finale. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: The Blackhawks recalled goaltender Jeff Glass on an emergency basis and reassigned Collin Delia. On…

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NHL Rumors: A Carlson Sign-and-trade … Rangers and Zuccarello … Canucks and Sedin’s

On a sign-and-trade involving John Carlson ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Looking a potential sign-and-trade involving Capitals pending unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson. The eighth-year would have to mean a lot to Carlson, and the extra year may…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Devils, Lightning, Canucks, Capitals, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to the Bruins lineup yesterday. Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said they hope that Rick Nash would be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular…

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NHL News: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Kings, Habs, Preds, Islanders, Canucks, Knights and Playoff Races

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled goaltender Adam Wilcox. On the Colorado Avalanche ... AJ Haefele: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov left last night's game and was replaced by Jonathan Bernier. AJ Haefele: Coach Jared Bedner didn't…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks and Hurricanes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Michael Traikos of the National Post: A year ago you may move used William Nylander as a potential contract comparable for Mitch Marner, but this year Auston Matthews may be a better comparable. Entering Wednesday's…

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Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races

On Goaltender Interference ... Jon Rosen: The Board of Governors approves the changes to coach's challenges on goaltender interference. New standard decided by "the NHL Situation Room (which shall include a former referee in the Officiating Department in the decision-making process)…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Kings, Wild, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have signed prospect Troy Terry to an entry-level deal. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will be out for the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury.…

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