NHL RUMORS & GOSSIP
An Unexpected Stanley Cup Final
The National Hockey League will have either the New Jersey Devils or the Los Angeles Kings hoisting the Stanley Cup in two weeks or less, who expected that?
The Devils, seeded sixth in the East squeaked by the Florida Panthers in the first round, winning in double overtime in Game 7. In the East Semifinal round the Devils won four straight games after losing Game 1 against the...
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Justin Schultz Expected To Become A UFA: Burke Calling?
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has already acquired two of the prospects that he drafted while serving as the GM of the Anaheim Ducks in defenseman Jake Gardiner and centre Nicolas Deschamps, now it appears as if Burke will make every effort to sign another former Burke draft choice in defensive prospect Justin Schultz.
TSN’s Bob McKenzie is reporting that Schultz...
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Red Wings overnight report: milking Hasek’s return story and a tough way for Jurco to go
The reaction to the news that Dominik Hasek is at least entertaining the idea of attempting an NHL comeback received varying reactions on Friday, but the vast majority of them involved statements similar to the following: “He’s 47 years old, he didn’t play at all last season, and he played the previous two seasons in the Czech Republic and Russia, respectively....
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Blackhawks Bring Back Jamal Mayers On One-Year Deal
Amid all of the rumors and speculation, which will likely pick up here in the next couple of weeks, the Chicago Blackhawks did make a real move on Friday afternoon.
The team agreed to a new one-year contract with forward Jamal Mayers, which will pay him $600,000. Mayers was one of several older veterans the Hawks brought in last summer to add sandpaper to their lineup. And he may...
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Jordan Staal Could Be Traded; Should The Blackhawks Have Interest?
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin to wind down, the NHL rumor mill is starting to pick up. We’ve already heard of a couple big names that could be out on the trade market, including the obvious likes of Rick Nash.
Another name sure to be popular once the trade market actually heats up is Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal, who is believed to be available. The Pens may...
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Rangers fight hard, but fall short
When it was over, a few moments after his team's season had come to an end, Rangers coach John Tortorella uttered six words that offered a glimpse into his psyche.
"I really thought we were coming," Tortorella said after Adam Henrique's Eastern Conference finals-clinching goal 63 seconds into overtime sent the Rangers home for the summer with a devastating, 3-2...
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Motivated "Redemption Line" lifting Kings
Early March losses in Columbus and Detroit on consecutive nights could have sunken this Los Angeles team after months of treading water in the gut of the Western Conference.
The second loss was particularly deflating. Against an injury-riddled Red Wings team, the Kings surrendered a late third period lead on a quick succession of plays that left Mike Richards exasperated at both...
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Gagne back at Kings practice
Simon Gagne thought the Los Angeles Kings would be a Stanley Cup contender. That's why he signed with them as a free agent last summer.
Gagne's projection was correct. He just wishes he had played a bigger role in it.
The high-scoring forward hasn't played for the Kings since Dec. 26, when he suffered his latest concussion. It's been bittersweet to watch Los Angeles...
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Davidson in limbo under new owner Stillman
Now that the Blues are under new ownership, the question is whether they will soon be under new management.
Club president John Davidson recently completed the first year of a four-year contract with the Blues, but with new owner Tom Stillman taking over the franchise, Davidson's status in the franchise is not secure.
"As of right now, Tom, who I have a lot of respect...
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Canadiens hire Dudley as asst. GM
The Montreal Canadiens will have two assistant general managers after hiring Rick Dudley on Friday.
Dudley will team with Larry Carriere, who received a contract extension to remain as assistant GM. The announcements were made by new general manager Marc Bergevin.
Dudley, a former coach and player, has spent the last two decades as an NHL executive with several clubs, including...
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NHL investigating Coyotes for post-Game 5 incidents
Incidents after the Phoenix Coyotes' Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday reportedly are being investigated by the NHL. The Coyotes' "actions were unprofessional and unacceptable," NHL executive vice president Colin Campbell told ESPN.com on Thursday night. After Dustin Penner's overtime goal won the Western Conference finals, Coyotes Martin Hanzal...
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Hurricanes, McBain agree on extension
There was little question that the Hurricanes needed to keep defenseman Jamie McBain in the fold or risk losing the investment of playing time they've given him during a developmental stage.
McBain's continued growth on the ice will be one of the telltale signs during the coming season.
The Hurricanes and McBain, who had been a restricted free agent, agreed on a contract...
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Should the Rangers keep Dubinsky?
The future of Brandon Dubinsky has been talked about to death. It’s testament to the talent and dedication displayed as a Ranger by Dubinsky that his future is as talked about as it is. However, what should the Rangers do? Should they keep him? How does Dubinsky impact the Rangers immediate future?
Revisiting a Rick Nash acquisition this summer is likely but acquiring the...
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Staal could be odd center out in Pittsburgh
All remains quiet on the Pittsburgh Penguins' front -- at least publicly -- but speculation about the future of star center Jordan Staal isn't going to disappear. For the first time since Staal was drafted in 2006, general manager Ray Shero has admitted he is unsure about the future of the "three-center model." For the past six seasons, the Penguins have enjoyed...
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Coyotes preparing lengthy offseason to-do list
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- As the Coyotes season concluded this week, the temptation was to declare this maiden Western Conference final voyage the beginning of sunnier days.
Unfortunately, history isnt kind to that notion.
Of the four teams that made the conference semifinals last year, Boston, Vancouver and San Jose all lost in the first round this year, while Tampa Bay didnt even make...
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Richards Almost the Goat
I know it doesn't matter because the Rangers lost anyway, but if Brad Richards would have scored the own goal on the Henrik Lundqvist all his clutchness this postseason would have been forgotten in one historically embarrassing flub......not sure I've ever seen that. If Lundqvist doesn't make the save, Richards sees that highlight in every NHL playoff highlight package...
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