Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Wild, Jets and Canucks

On the Minnesota Wild ... Pierre LeBrun: Russo reports Jonas Brodin is expected to miss a month with a broken finger. This is why Wild GM Chuck Fletcher would be smart to keep his defensive depth together and deal with…

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Western Conference Injuries: Canucks, Sharks, Ducks and Avalanche

  On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning confirms that forward Jannik Hansen will return to the lineup after the All-Star break. TSN Radio Vancouver: Benning on defenseman Anton Rodin: He's had a set-back with…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Panthers and Canadiens

On the St. Louis Blues ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The St. Louis Blues are believed to be among the teams interested in Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal. The Coyotes are looking for a young player that could play in…

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NHL Injuries: Leafs, Lightning, Rangers, Wings, Preds, Jets, Kings and More

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Defenseman Morgan Rielly left in the first period of last night's game with a lower-body injury. His status won't be known until today at the earliest “I don’t know if…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avs, Bruins, Stars, Canucks, Blues and Lightning

On the Carolina Hurircanes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Agree with Elliotte Friedman that the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche would be good trading partners. The Hurricanes have defensive prospects…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Devils, Panthers, Canucks, Sharks, Stars, Preds and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Winger Matt Beleskey skated yesterday with teammates for the first time since suffering a knee injury in early December. He was expected to miss six weeks. He's not ready for today,…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks last night ... BSN Avalanche: Scouts listed to attend the Avs - Ducks game: Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes. BSN Avalanche: The Canadiens, Canucks and Flyers sent…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams

Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Montreal Canadiens - They will be buying and looking for a scoring center with size. They have five 2nd round picks this year and next. Tomas Plekanec drop…

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Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Canucks, Sharks and Blues

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy Ruff said that Jamie Benn is getting better. Benn is a "possibility" for tonight. They'll see where he's at after their morning skate. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach…

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NHL Injuries: Caps, Devils, Sens, Panthers, Rangers, Preds, Canucks and Jets

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshdyan of the Washington Post: Forward T.J. Oshie suffered an upper-body injury last night and will be re-evaluated today. Coach Barry Trotz didn't update after the game. Oshie took a big hit from Senators defenseman…

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NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canucks, Islanders and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a winger to play with Jonathan Toews. They may have an 'itchy trigger finger.' Bonus overages for…

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