Tag: World Cup of Hockey

NHL Rumors and Notes: Hudler, Werenski, Ovechkin and Winter Olympics

On Jiri Hudler ... New 1130 Sports: Have been told that free agent forward Jiri Hudler could sign a contract this week. The Vancouver Canucks are still in the mix for Hudler. On the Zach Werenski ... Craig Merz of…

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NHL Rumors: World Cup, Canadiens and Jets

On the World Cup ... Aivis Kalnins: Team Russia has said they won't replace defenseman Slava Voynov on their roster, and that he will be a part of their team at the World Cup of Hockey. They have contacted their…

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Biggest Snubs For The 2016 World Cup Of Hockey

Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Last week all eight teams finalized their rosters for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and, as is always the case in best-on-best tournaments, there were no shortage of notable omissions. Canada | Czech Republic…

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Pucks In Depth: Surging Pens, Hampus for Sweden and an Even Trade

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Many are down on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season due to their uninspiring start to the season under Mike Johnston. While they admittedly weren't very good under Johnston, they've been excellent…

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World Cup of Hockey: Rosters for Russia, Finland, Czech Rep and Sweden

Russia, Finland, Czech Republic and Sweden have named their initial 16 players for World Cup of Hockey tournament that will be taking place next September. Team Russia G Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue Jackets G Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche G Andrei…

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Videos: Bettman and Fehr Talking About The World Cup of Hockey

George Stroumboulopoulos talking to Gary Bettman about the World Cup of Hockey NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr on Hockey Central at Noon talking the World Cup of Hockey from the players side of things.

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Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting

Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…

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Morning Hits: Expansion, World Cup and Panthers Tickets

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Gary Bettman said there are no plans for relocation and added that they are "not looking to expand anywhere right now." Bettman on having two teams in the same market. “If we decided that…

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