Where Do the Philadelphia Flyers Look Now for a Defenseman?
With Tim Gleason signing a four-year deal, Joni Pitkanen out with a concussion until likely March, and rumors that Ryan Suter isn’t going anywhere where do the Philadelphia Flyers look to pick up a defenseman.
Suter and Gleason were both atop the Flyers wishlist for a d-man who could help shore up a big hole on the blueline. Philly will now have to shift their focus...
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Tim Gleason re-signed to a four year deal worth $16 mil.
A shocking development occurred this afternoon as Jim Rutherford re-signed defenseman Tim Gleason to a four-year deal worth $16 mill. per year. This news came as a surprise to many because it is rare for Rutherford to negotiate with potential free agents during the season, and Gleason was a player that many thought would be traded before the deadline. Trading Gleason around this...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Carolina Hurricanes sign Tim Gleason to Contract Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes had plenty of time during the NHL All-Star Weekend to think about the future and direction that this team was going to be headed. Their new direction was started today as they signed their top defenseman Tim Gleason to a contract extension through the 2015-2016 season.
Gleason is currently 29 years old, and has led the Hurricanes defenseman in every major...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Carolina Signs Tim Gleason, Blackhawks Shopping Continues
On Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Tim Gleason agreed to a four-year, $16M contract. Gleason is the second defenseman to leave the theoretical trade market with a multi-year contract, as the Canes followed the lead provided when the Anaheim … Continue reading →
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Hurricanes sign Gleason to extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Tim Gleason to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million.
The team said Monday that the deal keeps Gleason under contract through the 2015-16 season. He could have become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
He will make $3.5 million in the first and last years of the deal, and $4.5 million in both 2013-14 and 2014-15.
General...
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14 days ago
Aaron Musick: Should the Avs consider trading Quincey?
With Tim Gleason signing an extension and going off the market, the options for teams to pick up a free agent defenseman are dwindling, which could possibly help the Avs.
Currently the Avs have eight defensemen on their roster and it almost certain that one of them will be traded before the year is out. Most of the names fans would like to see moved are Ryan O'Byrne or Jan...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Hurricanes D Gleason signs four-year, $16M extension
The Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Tim Gleason to a four-year, $16 million extension on Monday.
Gleason, 29, collected one goal, 13 assists and 44 penalty minutes in 51 games this season.
"We thank Tim for choosing to stay with the Hurricanes long term,” Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford said. “He is one of our core players, someone who brings character...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Is Bryan Allen better than Tim Gleason?
With Carolina in sell mode this year, one guy who appears to be a on a lot of teams wish lists is our rugged blue-liner Tim Gleason, and why wouldn't a playoff contender want someone like Gleason? He plays over 20 minutes a night against the toughest competition, isn't afraid to get physical with the opposition and has a cap hit of only $2.75 million. Gleason brings a lot to the...
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15 days ago
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15 days ago
Source: Leafs' interest in James van Riemsdyk
It seems the Toronto Maple Leafs have an active interest in forward James van Riemsdyk of the Philadelphia Flyers. And the Leafs general manager may be willing to move a former "untouchable" -- defenseman Luke Schenn -- to get him.
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun:
"... Just 22, van Riemsdyk has plenty of upside, and has played in 32 Stanley Cup playoff games...
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January 13, 2012
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January 13, 2012
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