Tag: Zbynek Michalek

Rumors II: OEL, Coyotes, Senators, Wings and Blue Jackets

Chris Stevenson: Coyotes GM Don Maloney on trade possibilities: “Where we’re at, we have to look at everybody and everything. There’s nobody that we wouldn’t talk about in a deal … The only player, obviously, Shane Doan is not going anywhere. Oliver Ekman-Larsson…

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Rumors I: Kings, Maple Leafs and Red Wings

The Fourth Period: Sources saying the Kings and Maple Leafs have held "significant discussions." The Kings have shown interest in Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson, Joffrey Lupul and Mike Santorelli. The Kings tried to package Mike Richards in a Phaneuf deal,…

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Rumors III: Coyotes, Sabres and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Coyotes GM Don Maloney is calling it a "reset." In the past... "It was like, 'Don't worry about tomorrow. Just try and eke out whatever we can eke out and try to get to the playoffs,'"…

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Rumors III: Flames, Kings, Canes, Leafs, Ducks, Coyotes and Canucks

Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Source confirmed that Flames GM Brad Treliving has discussed the idea of acquiring Kings center Mike Richards. It would be a long-shot. The Flames are one of the few teams that could be able to…

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Rumors I: Sabres, Franson and Phaneuf

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: The trade market right now may not be as busy as most might think according to Sabres GM Tim Murray. “It’s been quiet, to be frank. It’s been very, very quiet. We’re fairly close to the…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Stars and Devils

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins want to keep pending UFA Carl Soderberg, but they won't be able to pay him top-two center money. The Bruins have $13.75 million committed to David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. If someone…

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Rumors II: Sharks, Jets, Devils, Kings and Wings

Mark Pardy of the San Jose Mercury News: The Sharks are barely holding onto a playoff spot, and how they do in the next six weeks leading up to the trade deadline could determine the fate of pending UFA Antti…

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Rumors IV: Coyotes, Flyers, Leafs, Senators, Blues and Jets

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes GM Don Maloney has made it clear is willing to move out players now and pending UFAs Antoine Vermette, Martin Erat, David Moss, B.J. Crombeen and Zbynek Michalek could be on their way…

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Rumors I: Avalanche, Kings, Jets, Kassian and Yandle

Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) The Avs primary goal will be to improve their blueline. It could happen in a trade later this year or more likely during free agency. It's too early to determine if the Avs…

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Rumors I: Brodeur, Coyotes, Jets, Richards, Senators and Oilers

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: Martin Brodeur could return to the Blues after his week away. He could be offered a management position, though it's more likely he'd join the Devils.LeBrun: The Coyotes are rebuilding and Antoine Vermette will be dealt.…

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Injuries: Flyers, Preds, Flames, Bruins, Red Wings and more

Frank Seravalli: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will have an update on Nicklas Grossmann today. Servalli guessing concussion. Jim Diamond: Predators Ryan Ellis left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Derek Willis: The Flames put Josh Jooris on the IR.…

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Rumors I: Canadiens, Rangers, Kings, Coyotes, Jets, Stars and Canes

Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: Friedman spoke with a GM about his team looking for a defenseman: “Everyone is looking for a defenceman.” Same GM said he talked with a team that has eight defenseman on one-way contracts and was told…

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