Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Canucks, Predators and Kings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Forward Max Domi practiced yesterday and it's possible that he could return from his broken hand as early as tonight. He's been out since December 8th. “He’s been skating hard…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Vancouver Canucks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun of TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman hasn't given up on his team and he still think they can make the playoffs. The Lightning will look to improve their blueline before the deadline,…

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NHL Rumors: Overseas Games, Scouting TB-Bos, and the Canadiens

On NHL games outside of North America ... Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't signed off on it yet, but the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche are likely to play two regular season games in Sweden next November. Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't…

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NHL Rumors: Western Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Western Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers at the NHL deadline, and who could be good fits for them. Anaheim Ducks - Any trade would need…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Penguins and the AHL

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Wonder if the Toronto Maple Leafs will take a run at Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. The Los Angeles Kings are scouting almost…

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NHL Rumors: Overrated Trade Targets, Wild and Flames

On Overrated trade targets that could be moved ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Ranking the most overrated trade targets that could potentially be traded. 8. Alexandre Burrows - Vancouver Canucks 7. Steve Mason - Philadelphia Flyers 6. Jarome Iginla…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Lightning, Pens, Rangers, Kings, Avs, Blues, Coyotes and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Brandon Carlo left last night's game with a lower-body injury. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney: Forward Michael Bournival is day-to-day with a a lower-body injury. On the New York…

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Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Preds, Avs, Sharks, Ducks, Canucks and Stars

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen: Forward Patrik Laine would need at least one full practice with contact before he's ready to return to the lineup. Paul Friesen: Wouldn't expect Laine to play until Monday at the earliest. On…

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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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