Tag: Vladimir Tarasenko

Rumors II: Blues Offseason Notes

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: (chat) Rutherford thinks there could be two or three players swapped out via trade or free agency.Asked about Evgeni Malkin coming to the Blues - Don't see how a Malkin trade is…

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Rumors II: Malkin Trade Ideas, Tarasenko and the Canucks

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Though Penguins president David Morehouse has said that Evgeni Malkin isn't going anywhere, Matheson thinks the Penguins should listen to all offers on Malkin.Penguins GM Jim Rutherford should call the Blues and ask about…

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Rumors I: Islanders, Senators, Sharks and Blues

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Islanders.1. Add a defenseman and  a backup goalie - late season injuries showed the need another veteran defenseman that can play in the top four. Michal Neuvirth is a UFA and they'll…

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Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…

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Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…

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Injuries: Hawks, Pens, Blues, Rangers, Wings, Jets and More

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Kimmo Timonen will miss their last regular season game, but should be back for the playoffs. James Mirtle: The Penguins are missing Kris Letang, Christian Ehrhoff, Olli Maatta and Derrick Pouliot from their blueline. Seth Rorabaugh: No…

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Injuries: Cole, Pacioretty, Hedman, Atkinson, Pearson and More

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Eric Cole  is done for the season, and his career is in jeopardy with a spinal cord contusion. "I consulted with a few doctors last week and I've been advised not to play the…

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Rumors III: Ducks, Stafford, Tarasenko, Blues and Bailey

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Ducks added James Wisniewski, Jiri Sekac, Simon Despres, Tomas Fleischmann and Korbinian Holzer before the deadline, and GM Bob Murray knew it would take some time to settle. “Yeah, I don’t look for immediate results…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Oilers, Capitals and Flames

Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline with the No. 1 priority being to clean up their cap situation and create some flexibility. They are opening up contract talks with Mike Santorelli and Cody…

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Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Canadiens and Coyotes

DJ Bean of WEEI: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said that he doesn't have the framework for any potential trades yet. “I’ve been trying to bolster the forward group, and players are hard to come by,” he said. “Certainly I’m…

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Rumors II: Jackets, Coyotes, Kings, Sabres, Habs, Blues, and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets really want to keep pending UFA Nick Foligno ($3.08 million), and some think it might take more than five years and $25 million. He could look for a deal similar to…

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Videos: Johnson Suspension, Young Bruins Fan and Tarasenko Flipbook

The NHL suspended Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson for three games for his illegal check to the head. He'll forfeit $70,276.50. Young Bruins fan gets fist bumps from the Bruins as they come  off the ice. Awesome video. Flipbook of…

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