TIM GLEASON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Tim Gleason Scoring Chances 2011-12

Over the past few seasons, Tim Gleason has been the Hurricanes' only bonafide shutdown defenseman. He starts a good majority of his shifts in the defensive zone, is usually matched up against opposing team's top lines and is trusted with duty of keeping these opponents in check. Gleason plays one of the most important roles on the team and that was reinforced when GM Jim...
Via Shutdown Line  |  April 27, 2012
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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...
Via Rant Sports  |  February 02, 2012
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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...
Via Shutdown Line  |  January 30, 2012
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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...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 30, 2012
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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...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 30, 2012
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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 and...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  January 30, 2012
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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...
Via Shutdown Line  |  January 29, 2012
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Rangers Like Gleason

Larry Brooks at the New York Post reports that with Ryan McDonagh going down on Saturday, along with the injuries to Michael Sauer, Steve Eminger and Jeff Woywitka the Rangers should be in the market for a defenseman and the Hurricanes Tim Gleason is a player the Blueshirts have always liked.However, Brooks adds that there's a question as whether he can skate well enough for...
Via NY Rangers Blog  |  January 23, 2012
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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...
Via Hockey Fan Land  |  January 13, 2012
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PHT: Tim Gleason could be trade target for Flyers

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Via MSNBC  |  December 27, 2011
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