Tag: Wayne Simmonds

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Pending UFAs, Buyout? Possible Trade Targets

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall said that at the moment the plan is not to buy out forward Jori Lehtera but said that plans can change. The buyout window isn't until June. Dave Isaac: Hextall…

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NHL News: Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

On the Ottawa Senators ... John Shannon: GM Pierre Dorion and head coach Guy Boucher will meet next Monday to discuss his future. There is no timetable on when they will make a decision on his future. On the Philadelphia…

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Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Wings, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: Defenseman Dean Kukan is expected to be out for four weeks with an upper-body injury that he suffered over the weekend. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Flyers, and Oilers

On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on if he needs to sign pending UFA defenseman John Carlson before the trade deadline: "I don't think so. I think in the beginning , we were…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Flyers, Penguins and Sabres

    On the St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers ... Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Philadelphia Flyers have turned things around, and Wayne Simmonds may not become available at the trade deadline. Would the Flyers want to…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Coyotes, Flyers and Penguins

On the Calgary Flames ... Elliotte Friedman: Flames owner Murray Edwards said that the teams is not for sale. He said there are no meetings planned with the city at the moment. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: Gary…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Forward Anton Slepyshev has had his name come up in trade talk, but since he's waiver exempt still, why not reassign him to the AHL and let him play a lot to see what…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Philadelphia Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have lost eight of their past nine games heading into their back-to-back games against the Ducks and Kings starting tonight. The answers will likely have to come…

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NHL Rumors: Salary Cap, Philadelphia Flyers, and the San Jose Sharks

On the salary cap ... Sonny Sachdeva of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said over the weekend that depending what the NHLPA wants to do, next years salary cap could be around $80 million. The Board of Governors meetings are this week,…

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NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Leafs, Knights and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: GM Bob Murray said that defenseman Cam Fowler will be out four to eight weeks with a knee injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Jaromir Jagr practiced yesterday and is eligible…

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NHL News: Bruins, Blackhawks, Panthers, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Leafs, Jets, Lines and Pairings

ostonOn the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Kevan Miller fully participated in practice this morning. Forward David Krejci missed practice for the third straight day. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL Player Safety: Forward Ryan Hartman was fined $2,320.79 for…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins, Flyers, Ducks, Kings and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins put Ryan Spooner on the IR with a right groin adductor tear. David Backes was activated from the IR. Boston Bruins: GM Don Sweeney said the goaltender Tuukka Rask has a…

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