Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors IX: Penguins, Canucks, Jets, Rangers and Sabres

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: The Penguins have six to seven coaching candidates, with four or five experienced coaches on their short list. Marc Crawford will interview today. They are scheduled to talk with Ron Wilson according to Darren…

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NHL Rumors IV: Seven Centers, Sharks, Thornton and Phaneuf

Rory Boylen of The Hockey News: Boylen looks at seven centers and the most likely destination for each.1. Jason Spezza - Ducks as the likely destination. 2. Joe Thornton - staying in San Jose. 3. Ryan Kesler - ending up…

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NHL Rumors III: Richards, Preds, Coyotes, Tavares, Leafs, Oilers, Canucks and Pens

Nick Cotsonika: Brad Richards agent tells SportsNet's Hockey Central that he wouldn't be surprised if Richards remains with the Rangers: "Maybe that's my heart speaking rather than my head." Hope Smoke: Elliotte Friedman: "I believe B.Richards will be bought out because A)…

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NHL Rumors II: Spezza’s List, Coyotes, Ducks, Vanek, Moulson, Oilers, Kane and Miller

Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: Darren Dreger said on TSN 1260 radio that Jason Spezza's no-trade list contains the Islanders, Predators, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Jets, Flames, Oilers and Canucks. The Ducks, Blues and maybe the Stars could…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Panthers, Penguins, Leafs, Hurricanes and Canucks

Chris Johnston: Red Wings assistant coach Bill Peters has already been interviewed by the Panthers and could be in the running for the Penguins head coaching position. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "R.Wilson could potentially be a good fit for Pitt. If…

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NHL News: Sabres To Buyout Leino … Canucks To Buyout Booth

Renaud Lavoie: The Sabres are putting Ville Leino on waivers, and the Canucks are doing the same with David Booth, both for the purpose of buying them out. The 30-year old Leino is three years into his six-year, $27 million deal. The…

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NHL Rumors IV: Jets, Avs, Jackets, Ducks and Maple Leafs

Bob McKenzie: Sense that Jets are open to considering a trade for any player, including Evander Kane. Bob McKenzie: The Avalanche are shopping P.A. Parenteau. He has two years left at $4 million a season. Bob McKenzie: The Blue Jackets need to…

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NHL Rumors II: Flames Try For Spezza, Blues, Rangers, Sharks, Avs and Kings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Flames have made a pitch to the Senators for center Jason Spezza, but a deal is unlikely to happen. Sources saying Spezza isn't really interested in playing in Canada, with the…

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NHL Rumors IV: Potential Oilers Targets, McGinn, Larsson, Boyle and Sabres

Mark Spector of SportsNet: The Oilers core players are likely remaining with the team. “Because I know how difficult it is to acquire those pieces,” says MacTavish, who has had this discussion with his own people, with other GMs, and…

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Morning Hits: Panthers, Leafs, Nicholson, Draft, Couturier and 2014-15 Schedule

Darren Dreger: Panthers GM Dale Tallon confirmed that the five finalists for the coaching vacancy are Dan Bylsma, Ron Wilson, Gerard Gallant, Marc Crawford and Bill Peters. Harvey Fialkov: Have been told that the Panthers will hire a new coach…

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NHL Rumors IV: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blues, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Bruins

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The unrestricted free agent pool is not deep, so teams may look towards the trade market. The Penguins and Sharks could be looking to make some big changes. Blues GM Doug Armstrong isn't…

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NHL Rumors III: Kesler, Spezza, Thornton, Garrison, Stars, Boyle and Iginla

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The GM meetings start today and there will be some trade talk. Three big centers could be on the move this offseason. Ryan Kesler - At the deadline he said he only wanted to…

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