Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Penguins and Fleury … On NHL Trade Speculation

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Source saying that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford approached Marc-Andre Fleury about waiving his no-movement clause. Fleury agreed on an 'unnamed team' and if they couldn't get…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Dallas Stars

On the Washington Capitals ... J.J. Regan of CSN Mid Atlantic: There has been speculation that the Capitals could trade backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer, but that may end up costing them more. The last spot on the blueline (if go…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks and Sabres

On the Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres... The Fourth Period: Sources say that while Sabres winger Evander Kane could be an option for the Kings, he may not be at the top of their list. The asking price for…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Flames and Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Have been told the Stars are not interested in trading for Alex Ovechkin. Thinking the Stars will protect Antoine Roussel and Valeri Nichushkin in the expansion draft. If…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Canucks, Kings and Sabres

On the Arizona Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith, who has two years left on his contract at a $5.66 million cap hit. "A…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canucks and Stars

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Several teams have contacted the New York Rangers about goaltender Antti Raanta. If the Rangers were to trade Raanta, it would mean they would lose someone else in…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks, and Edmonton Oilers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Canucks will not bring back Borna Rendulic. The Canucks haven't made decisions on Alex Grenier and Darren Archibald. Rick Dhaliwal: Spoke with several agents who are reps for…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Expansion Draft, Canucks and Stars

On the Expansion Draft ... David Pagnotta: The last day teams can place players on waivers before the expansion draft is June 16th. There is a trade and waiver freeze starting at 3:00 ET on June 17th. David Pagnotta: The…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Canucks and Canadiens

On the Florida Panthers ... Darren Dreger: Sources saying that Chris Pronger is in talks with the Panthers about a possible management position. Darren Dreger: Pronger has been working in the NHL's Department of player safety and his NHL contract…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Miller, Raddysh and Blue Jackets

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun: Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he's still interested in bringing free agents goaltender Ryan Miller back next season. thinks that Benning is scheduled to meet with Miller's agent Mike Liut at the…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Canucks and Penguins

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: "Not at all 100% on this, but: consensus I'm getting is Avs did not come at Dubas with offer to be immediate GM. A post lower than that. So, Leafs then said no…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler

On the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning thinks that he can convince UFA goaltender Ryan Miller to re-sign with the team. Jacob Markstrom's three-year, $11…

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