Tag: Ville Leino

NHL free agent rumors involving Jagr, Salo, Bergenheim, Torres, Cole, Rupp, Harding, Fleischmann, Leino, Wisniewski, and Hejda

Darren Dreger via twitter: There are possibly 4 teams still in on Jaromir Jagr. The Penguins, Red Wings, Canadiens and 1 other team, not the Flyers. The Flyers are still talking about the possibility. Jason Botchford via twitter: The Canucks…

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Morning news and rumors involving Ehrhoff, Montador, Oshie, Maple Leafs, Wisniewski, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets and Sens

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: After the Sabres acquired the rights to Christian Ehrhoff, they sent the rights to Steve Montador to the Blackhawks for a conditional 2012 or 2013 7th round draft pick. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The…

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Afternoon rumors and news involving Wisniewski, Jokinen, Leino, missed qualifying offers, Vokoun, Varlamov, Ducks, Blue Jackets, Sabres, and Blues

Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Canadiens trade the rights to James Wisniewski to the Blue Jackets. It will be a 2012 5th round pick if he signs, a 7th if he doesn't. Chip Alexander via twitter: Jussi Jokinen's agent hopes…

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Sharp could have extension this summer … Lightning-Brewer close … Winnipeg Jets? … Flyers looking to move up in draft … Richards could be looking for 8/$50-55 million

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has met with Patrick Sharp's agent. Sharp is a UFA after next season, both sides agreed to talk again in a few weeks. The Blackhawks are confident that they can get a…

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Bryzgalov gets $51.5 million over 9 years … Leafs were in on Carter and Richards … Flyers fallout … Cap ceiling/floor set … Burke won’t go big for MacArthur

Bob McKenzie via twitter: "Bryzgalov gets $48M in first 7 years of deal. $2.25M in Year in 8, $1.25M in Year 9. Let's call it a 7 year, $48M deal. It's 9 yrs/$51.5M." Darren Dreger via twitter: "Flyers asked for…

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Richards says No to waiving NTC, would love to return to Tampa … Bryzgalov demanded a lot from the Coyotes … Oilers willing to trade 1st overall … Rangers to buyout Drury

Joey Johnston of the Tampa Tribune: Brad Richards never wanted to leave Tampa, and would love to return. "I don't know what they're thinking as an organization," said Richards, 31, who has played for the Dallas Stars since the Lightning…

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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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3 Big Free Agents For The Coyotes That Could Alter Their Look

Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: There are 3 key parts to the Phoenix Coyotes that are free agents, 2 are unrestricted and 1 is restricted. Ilya Bryzgalov (UFA) will be looking for a big raise from his previous 3…

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Lidstrom to mull future … Bieksa or Ehrhoff? Bryzgalov’s agent to meet with Coyotes … Flyers could trade Carter

Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings defenseman Niklas Lidstrom will meet with GM Ken Holland in a few weeks, then mull over the decision to retire or not for few weeks. He will likely reach a decision before…

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New Bruins lines … No truth to Richards, Carter rumors just yet … Wild coaching candidates … Flyers notes

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: With Patrice Bergeron likely out to start the conference finals, Tyler Seguin is likely in. Seguin practiced on right wing yesterday with Rich Peverley and Michael Ryder. Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Chris Kelly will…

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Franzen re-injures ankle … Flyers off-season notes … Reasons why Lidstrom may not retire

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings forward Johan Franzen missed the 3rd period last night after re-aggravating his sprained ankle. Coach Mike Babcock said it will be up to Franzen if he goes Tuesday or not.…

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Bergeron has a mild concussion, Seguin could fill his spot … Flyers could use Bryzgalov … Pronger and Richards may need surgery

Matt Kalman of the Boston Herald: Bruins center Patrice Bergeron has a "mild concussion" from a Claude Giroux hit in Game 4. He likely won't be available for the start of their series with Tampa Bay. This is Bergeron's 3rd…

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