Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Devils could file for arbitration with Parise … Lightning have 12 free agents … Ballard would be tough to move … Maloney not losing sleep over replacing Bryzgalov

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Devils winger Zach Parise said there is still "nothing" going on with contract discussions. Gulitti thinks it seems likely that the Devils will file for "team-elected arbitration" next week. This would prevent other teams…

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Should Aaron Rome be suspended for his hit on Nathan Horton? How many games?

So by now we've all probably seen the Aaron Rome hit on Nathan Horton hit several times. For those that haven't, or want to see it again, here is it. This unfortunately brings us to some of the more popular…

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Richards would be interested in Lightning … Malhotra should be good for Game 2 … Leafs working out 40 top draft prospects … Penguins could trade free agents

Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: Both Brad Richards and his agent indicated that they listen to offers from the Lightning if they came calling. "I never really wanted to leave Tampa," Richards told the St. Petersburg Times. "So,…

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Malhotra and Hamhuis could be out … More on Brad Richards … Koivu only Wild player they won’t trade … Jagr not ruling out NHL

Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Rumors that Manny Malhotra had emergency surgery on his eye on Tuesday were false. If he doesn't skate with teammates today, it's unlikely he'll play on Saturday. Dan Hamhuis is day-to-day with a…

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Stars not making contract offer to Richards … No suspension for Burrows … Pens cautiously optimistic on Crosby … Caps make small trade

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Due to the Dallas ownership situation not likely to be resolved until later this summer, the Stars won't be making a contract offer to Brad Richards. Dallas would be interested in trading his rights, but Richards…

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Winnipeg press conference for 11 am Central, 12 pm Eastern … Lightning off-season notes … Panthers sign Skille

Bob McKenzie via twitter: An announcement will be made at 11 am Central time regarding the Thrashers move to Winnipeg, pending Board of Governor's approval. Sean Fitz-Gerald via twitter: NHL network is carrying the press conference at 11 am Central,…

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Recchi to retire if Bruins win the Cup … Red Wings off-season options … Could Rangers look at Weiss

Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Pronvince: If the Bruins win the Stanley Cup, Mark Recchi will retire. “Yes, I will,” Recchi said Sunday from Boston as his Bruins prepare for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final Wednesday against the…

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Malhotra plans for Game 1 … Wings looking for Dman … Crosby to be re-evaluated … Another group interested in Thrashers

Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canucks forward Manny Malhotra has been given medical clearance and is preparing to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. 11 weeks ago he nearly lost his eye. "Everything is as it…

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Bergenheim doubtful … Ehrhoff and Rome ready for Finals … Malhotra cleared for contact … Calgary, Ottawa, and New Jersey coaching notes

Corey Masisak via twitter: Lightning coach Guy Boucher says that though Sean Bergenheim has improved but he's "doubtful" for tonight. Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Vivlamore was told the Thrashers-Winnipeg deal won't be finalized until after the weekend. Dhiren Mahiban of…

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Roloson to start … Thornton played with separated shoulder … Red Wings options … Leafs and Richards … A Souray buyout coming?

Darren Dreger via twitter: "Sorry Wpg, it's inching closer, but there still is no firm deal with ASG and there will not be an announcement today. From a key source." Bob McKenzie via twitter: "As for WPG, principals still grinding…

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Jagr not considering NHL … No Ehrhoff at skate … Brian Burke video – talks prospects and draft

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Jaromir Jagr's agent tells @plysenkov that Jagr isn't considering any offers from the NHL at this time. Ben Kuzma via twitter: Canucks defenseman Christian Ehrhoff (shoulder) not taking part in the pre-game skate. Maple Leafs GM…

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Ehrhoff and Rome out for Canucks … Not much of turnout for Thrashers “select-a-seat” … Blackhawks notes

Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Canucks defenseman Christian Ehrhoff and Aaron Rome are  likely to be replaced by Keith Ballard and Andrew Alberts. Christian Ehrhoff possibly separated his shoulder in the 1st period of Game 3. Aaron Rome may…

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