Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Rumors and Video: Zuccarello, Raanta, Kassian, Petry and GMs Not Idle

Katie Strang: It's looking more likely that the Rangers will be trading Mats Zuccarello over re-signing him. Teams have been made aware that he is available. David Pagnotta: As Strang reported, contract extension talks between Mats Zuccarello and the Rangers haven't…

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Rumors IV: Capitals, Canucks, Ducks and Rangers

Alex Prewitt: Capitals coach Barry Trotz on the deadline: "It takes two to dance. We're going to the dance and there's 30 guys and only like eight girls." Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals coach Barry Trotz on the trade deadline.…

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Rumors III: Flyers and Bruins

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers would gladly trade Braydon Coburn (1 year left with a $4.5 million cap hit), Luke Schenn (1 year left with a $3.6 million cap hit) and Nicklas Grossmann (1 year left with a…

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Rumors V: O’Connor, Canucks, Oilers, Red Wings and Avalanche

TSN: Trade Bait: potentially on the move: 1. Antoine Vermette 2. Jeff Petry 3. Zbynek Michalek 4. Erik Cole 5. Chris Stewart 6. Curtis Glencross 7. Jaromir Jagr 8. Jay McClement 9. Jan Hejda 10. Tyler Bozak Darren Dreger of TSN: As…

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Injuries: Kane out 12 weeks, Miller 4-6 weeks, Plus Lots of Updates

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Kane will be out 12 weeks after breaking his left clavicle. Chris Kuc: The Blackhawks put Patrick Kane on the LTIR and recall Teuvo Teravainen. Iain MacIntyre: Canucks Ryan Miller will be out four to six…

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Injuries: Updates On Over 16 Players Including Some Big Names

Dan Murphy: Canucks GM Jim Benning didn't give a timetable for Ryan Miller's return. He said they are prepared to go with Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom for weeks if need be. Elliotte Friedman: Markstrom was an emergency call-up, so…

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Rumors I: Top Interesting Trade Targets and Contenders Needs

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Top 15 most interesting trade targets and who should be interested:1. Keith Yandle - Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers…

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Injuries: Mason, Hejda, Ehrhoff, Gorges, Oduya, Lundqvist and Miller

Wayne Fish: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that Steve Mason and Kimmo Timonen aren't unlikely to play until next Saturday. Though, he didn't rule out Mason for Toronto. Mike Chambers: Avalanche's Jan Hejda is day-to-day with a knee injury. He…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…

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Rumors II: Wings, Oilers, Ducks, Devils, Salaries and Scouting

Darren Dreger of TSN: The Red Wings could trade for a defenseman at the deadline, but there is an equally strong chance that they do nothing, or very little. They won't be giving up a first or second round pick…

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Rumors V: Canucks, Sharks, Sens, Isles, Avs, Leafs and Blues

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are dealing with a bunch of injuries. They are potential buyers, but don't plan on giving up high draft picks for short-term help. Needs: they have been looking for a top-six forward for a…

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