Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Morning Hits: Brodeur, Waivers, Fines and Injury Updates

Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that Martin Brodeur will be back with the Devils at some point, but will finish the season with the Blues. Lamoriello: "I don't think it's a case of choosing. He's been (in St. Louis)…

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Injuries: Okposo, Bobrovsky, Bieksa, Phaneuf, Howard and lots more

Arthur Staple: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo will be out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets put Sergei Bobrovsky on the IR retroactive to Jan. 21st. Bobrovsky injured his groin and will be out…

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Rumors II: Canucks, Jets, Panthers, 2017 Outdoor Game, Wild and Cap

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks president Trevor Linden on rumors that the Canucks are interested in Ryan O'Reilly, with the Avs interested in Alex Edler. "Alex is a foundational player for us. He’s a 25-minute, all-situation defenceman that…

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Rumors I: Garrioch Roundup, Leafs and Blackhawks

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk should likely start picking up after the All-Star break ends on Tuesday. "There really isn't a lot going on," said a league executive. "At this point, I would think teams are waiting…

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Rumors III: Caps, Oilers, Canes, Lightning, Habs, Canucks, Preds and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Capitals have a big decision to make regarding Mike Green. He's currently their 5th defenseman and the pending UFA carries a $6.25 million cap hit. They could move him for a 2nd round…

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 20 Home Games: 2014-15

Our tracking of NHL home attendance continues, as we're looking at the 20 game mark for this season. Comparisons at the 10 game mark and where teams stood at the 20 game mark last season are also included. Thirteen teams…

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Rumors I: Senators, Canucks and Maple Leafs

Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen: Changes could be coming to the Ottawa Senators soon. They could consider moving Chris Phillips and Chris Neil, and if they can't re-sign him, Marc Methot will be traded. Nothing is imminent for them, but…

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Injuries: Bobrovsky, Letang, Bieksa, Malkin, Timonen and More

Ken Wiebe: Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky was helped off the ice mid way through the second period. (GIF at bottom of page) Darren Dreger: Penguins Kris Letang had concussion symptoms on Tuesday night but they subsided yesterday. He had a…

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Rumors III: Friedman’s Thoughts, Leafs, Avs and Coyotes

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Damien Cox reported that the Leafs will start talks with Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli. It makes sense, but if a consensus on value can't be found, they'll be dealt. The Red Wings are looking for…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Tues. Jan. 20th, 2015

Highlights from all eight games last night. Two games went to a shootout and three were settled in overtime.

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Rumors V: Canucks, Hurricanes and Oilers

Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Teams have called the Canucks about Zack Kassian, but his trade value has been sliding. He has just two goals in 23 games and has gone 18 games without scoring. Trading Kassian would make…

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Video and Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Sabres, Preds and Canucks

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Trade speculation is heating up. Avs Ryan O'Reilly with Jake Gardiner and possibly Tyler Bozak going back. Dion Phaneuf for Mike Richards. Nick Kypreos: The Maple Leafs and Sabres have shown interest in Avs…

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