Tag: Willie Mitchell

The Kaberle Deadline is over, but there is still plenty of talk

We'll the Tomas Kaberle trade deadline has past without him being moved. Now we should have a couple days of hearing why nothing happened and what deals might have been turned down by Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke. Brian Burke…

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Kaberle D-Day … Canucks have offer for Bieksa … 4-5 teams interested in Mitchell

Back from a weekend of camping, catching up on things, some quick rumor hits for this afternoon. Kaberle deadline at midnight. TSN: Burke As of Sunday Morning, "If these offers are all we get...he's staying put," Lance Hornby of the…

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Belanger to Caps, and Fleischmann on the way out? Kaberle interest varies

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Sources saying Eric Belanger has reached a deal with the Washington Capitals. The Capitals might be moving out a forward for a defenseman before they announce the signing. Brian Burke has said they…

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Stars still looking to trade Ribeiro … Red Wings may still be looking at a couple moves … Could Redden remain with the Rangers?

EJ Hradek via twitter: Hradek thinks the Dallas Stars would still like to trade Mike Ribeiro, but they can't get the deal they'd like. He thinks they are looking for a top-4 defenseman. Ansar Kahn of MLive: The Red Wings…

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Selanne not with Ducks yet … Ducks and Kariya talking? … Some Wild talk

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Maxim Afingenov had offers from 3 NHL teams, but chose the KHL because of the contract length. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The deal hasn't been finalized for Chris Chelios to take a front office position with…

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Mitchell’s agent talked with Detroit … Savard trade chatter … Blues talk

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Ken Holland has spoken with Willie Mitchell's agent about the possibility of bringing him to Detroit. According to CapGeek.com, the Wings have about $1.6 million in cap space available. Mitchell wants to play for…

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Afinogenov to KHL … Where could Niemi end up? Mitchell taking physicals … “Nothing to report” on Kariya to Anaheim

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Maxim Afinogenov will be signing a 5 year deal with SKA of the KHL. Adam Proteau of the Hockey News via twitter: The rumors that the Montreal Canadiens are chasing Antti Niemi are "ludicrous". Noah Love…

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Modano signing with the Wings … What now for Niemi? Mitchell symptom free, 12 teams inquiring

Helen St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Mike Modano will be signing with the Detroit Red Wings, the official announcement most likely coming on Thursday. Modano has been offered a 1 year, $1.25 million deal. James Mirtle of the…

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League to look at other long-term deals? More ‘Hawks Options … Turco to decide in 7-10 days

William DePoali via twitter: Gary Bettman said yesterday that if the league wins its case against Ilya Kovalchuk, they may look in to other long-term deals. Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: According to his agent, Marty Turco is going to…

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Though choices in Chicago … Gagne to Leafs? No ‘Sweat’ for Leafs? Senators need a tough Dman

Tim Sassone of the Chicago Tribune: With the Sharks signing Niklas Hjalmarsson to a 4 year, $14 million offer sheet, the Blackhawks may have to decide if they want to keep Hjalmarsson, Antti Niemi, or possibly Patrick Sharp. The Blackhawks…

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Flyers interested in Bobby Ryan … Leafs looking for a defenseman

Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: "Nonsense" Kings source on the Kings trading for Marc Savard so they can sign Kovalchuk. Tim Panaccio via Twitter: Rumors that the Philadelphia Flyers are trying to clear salary cap room not for a goalie, but…

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Leafs talking to Afinogenov … Yzerman still shopping … Bieksa receiving interest

David Pagnotta via Twitter: The Stars are still dangling Mike Ribeiro, but nothing is close. Rob Rossi via Twitter: The Penguins will take the weekend to look at some trade possibilities. They'd like to add a veteran 'character' guy who…

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