Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Wild, Sharks and Canucks

On the Dallas Stars ... Marc Antoine Godin: Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock on revealing injuries. "I think we collectively hate playing the game. What I mean by that is we say upper body, then you go on the phone,…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Goaltender Ryan Miller was put on the IR with an upper-body injury as they need the roster space to activate defenseman Cam Fowler from the IR. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forwards Brad…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Preds, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes took part in the Bruins optional practice today wearing a no-contact jersey. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Forward Jacob Josefson is back practicing with the Sabres today. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres and Kane … Canucks Trade Scenarios

On Buffalo Sabres winger Evander Kane ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: Evander Kane when asked how he blocks out trade rumors during the contract year that he is in. "You know what? I’m not necessarily trying to block it…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Red Wings, Senators, Flyers, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said that goaltender Ryan Miller took some shots before the team practiced yesterday. He could join their practice this week if he continues to progress. Ondrej Kase was also on…

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NHL Rumors: Yzerman and Chiarelli Out Scouting, Bruins-Knights Talking, and the Canucks

Scouting the Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes game on Saturday ... Ken Wiebe: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman attended his second consecutive Jets game on Saturday. The Lightning play the Jets early in December. May not read too much into…

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NHL News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Canadiens, Senators, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: The Ducks put Ondrej Kase on the IR. Eric Stephens: Goaltender John Gibson was on the ice yesterday taking shots, but he wouldn't say if he'll be able to go on Sunday. On the…

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NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Ryan Miller would have his lower-body injury evaluated last night after their game and sometime today. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle said that Miller tried to play through it but…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Kings, Predators, Sharks and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Greg Beacham: There was no update on goaltender John Gibson's status after the game. He took a stick to the head and went through NHL concussion protocol. Lisa Dillman: Forward Ondrej Kase left last night's…

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NHL Rumors: Players Who Could Be Traded This Season

On nine NHL players who could be traded ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Looking at nine players could be traded before this years NHL trade deadline. Evander Kane - Buffalo Sabres - pending UFA who has been in…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blackhawks, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Senators and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said there is no change in the status of injured defenseman Jakob Chychrun. There is no timeline for his return yet. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward…

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NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Jackets, Stars, Wild, Flyers, Pens, Sharks and Canuck

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is on the IR and will be re-evaluated today. He suffered the facial injury on Sunday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet on defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson's injury: …

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