Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Injuries: Canucks, Pens, Preds, Senators, Leafs and More

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Stephen Whyno: Center Brandon Sutter will be out for four to six weeks after having sports hernia surgery. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Garzette: GM Jim Rutherford said that Pascal…

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Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets

On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…

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Injuries: Canadiens, Blues, Avs, Jets, Canucks, Devils and More

On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher will have surgery today to repair two broken fingers. On the Blues ... Lou Korac: The Blues will know after their morning skate today if center Paul Stastny will be able to…

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Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes, Canucks, Oilers, and Canadiens

On the Islanders ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Islanders are trying to meet Travis Hamonic's wishes and trade him closer to his home in Manitoba. There may not be many scenarios where the Islanders would be in…

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Injuries: Lightning, Wild, Blues, Wings, Flames, Jets and More

On the Lightning ... Joe Smith: Ryan Callahan said he's being better, but wouldn't say if he's ready to get back in the lineup. Joe Smith: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette didn't practice again yesterday. On the Wild ... Chad…

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Rumors III: Canucks, Blackhawks, Rangers and Devils

On the Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks and Radim Vrbata haven't held any contract extension talks. The Canucks may be waiting to see how the Canadian dollar effects the salary cap.  Teams will get a cap projection…

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Rumors II: Hamonic Edition – Oilers, Flames, Jets and Avs

Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: GM Garth Snow has said he's just not going to give Travis Hamonic away for draft picks and prospects. Hamonic has four years left with a $3.857 million cap hit. Now that his trade…

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Rumors III: Travis Hamonic Asks Islanders For Trade

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic has requested a trade for personal reasons. He prefers a team in Western Canada. The Islanders will do their best to accommodate the request. The situation is not a surprise for the…

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Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Sens, Flyers, Coyotes and More

On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette have been battling injuries. Tyler Johnson briefly left Saturday's game after taking a hit from Dave Bolland. On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Teemu Pulkkinen skated yesterday and…

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Rumors V: Penguins, Flyers and Canucks

On the Penguins ... Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger:  "if Pitt fails, is it time that you finally break up Crosby and Malkin by throwing Malkin out there. Such a crazy league now" ...  "if Pitt doesn't achieve goals of being a…

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Injuries: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Canucks and Lightning

On the Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Defenseman Duncan Keith skated with teammates yesterday morning. It's been about three weeks since his knee surgery. “Obviously I don’t think the leg is as strong as it needs to be,”…

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Vine: Should Larsson Be Suspended For Hit On McCann?

Pat Iverson: Devils defenseman Adam Larson was ejected for his hit on Jared McCann. Do you think Larson SHOULD be suspended for the hit? Do you think Larson WILL be suspended?

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