Posts Tagged Milan Jurcina
Will Southeast be buyers or sellers … Bruins could be looking for help … ‘Hawks still search for Dmen … Horton skates … Laich injured
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 6th, 2012
- David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Shoalts looks at the Southeast Division and if teams will be buyers or sellers. GMs of Capitals, Panthers and Lightning are under pressure to make the playoffs. The Panthers are 1st in the division and have the 3rd slot, but their point total would have them in 8th. The Jets sit 6 points out are looking for scoring help. They have 7 UFAs including goalie Chris Mason and Dman Johnny Oduya. The Lightning are 9 points out, and could use a goaltender. Teams are calling about Ryan Malone and Dominic Moore. They wouldn’t mind moving Vinny Lecavalier, but he has a $7.27 million cap hit through 2020. The Wild are looking to be buyers, and could target Tuomo Ruutu. Though the asking price including a 1st round pick is likely too high for them. The Wild are also looking for a top 4 Dman.
- Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The cost for Tuomo Ruutu will be high. The Bruins may not want to disrupt their chemistry with a trade. Nathon Horton’s health will play a part in what they do. The Sabres could use a #1 center. The Panthers may look to re-sign Jason Garrison, and to find defenseman to replace the injured Ed Jovanovski. The Canadiens have rental Hal Gill, Andrei Kostitsyn, and Travis Moen. The Devils are expected to hold on to Zach Parise. The Islanders have Mark Eaton and Steve Staios available, and possibly Evengi Nabokov. The Isles will look to re-sign P.A. Parenteau. The Rangers are looking for offensive help and may look at Ryan Smyth. The Senators are looking for offensive help with Tuomo Ruutu their top target. The Flyers could use a veteran defenseman, and they’ll probably be interested in Hal Gill. The Lightning may be offering up Ryan Malone, Dominic Moore, and Adam Hall. They will look at a goaltender at some point and will consider Cory Schneider, Ben Bishop, Andres Lindback and Josh Harding. The Leafs could be looking at Ruutu, Carter and Getzlaf. Though deals involving guys like Getzlaf usually happen in the summer. The Capitals could use a culture change, and could look at moving Alex Semin rather than lose him for nothing. The Jets will look to get some young assets for veterans like Johnny Oduya and possibly Ron Hainsey.
- Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli could have a busy 3 weeks leading up to the deadline. Ray Whitney would be a perfect fit, but the Coyotes are not sellers yet. Vinny Prospal could be an option for Jordan Caron or a 2nd round pick. Tuomo Ruutu or Drew Stafford could be options as well. Along the blueline, they could look at Hal Gill, Jaroslav Spacek, Steve Staios or Milan Jurcina. Some team may take a flyer on Kings Dustin Penner
- Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks sit 25th in goals against, and they continue to look for a defenseman. Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun: Though help may arrive through a trade, the ‘Hawks won’t be going after a goalie. Adam Jahns via twitter: GM Stan Bowman on defenseman after Gleason and Beauchemin re-signed, “You just move down the list.”
- Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins forward Nathan Horton has been out since Jan. 22nd with a concussion skated yesterday. “When you see him in full practice with us, that’s going to be the next sign. Until then that’s basically all I can tell you,” Claude Julien said. “You take steps and he’s got to stay symptom-free. You go from the bike, to the ice, to contact. You’ve just got to make sure the next day, or the next few days, there’s no setbacks.”
- Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins shook up their lines yesterday, dropping David Krejci to center Benoit Pouliot and Jordan Caron. Chris Kelly centered Peverley and Lucic.
- TSN: Capitals forward Brooks Laich left last night’s game and was seen after with crutches and a brace on his left knee. “I’m not a doctor, but these things sometimes there’s some swelling and you’ve got to wait to see what happens,” Laich said. “I don’t think it’s anything serious. In the past I’ve been a fast healer, so we’ll see when I wake up.”
- Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets made forward Eric Fehr a healthy scratch for the 1st time this season. Fehr has only 2 points in 29 games this year.
- Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Cam Ward will likely start all 3 games on the Hurricanes road trip.
No Crosby this weekend … Kovalchuk could play tomorrow … Hagman to waivers … Alfredsson expects to play … Starting goalies
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Starting Goalies on November 10th, 2011
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Sidney Crosby won’t play on Friday or Saturday night.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk skated before practice. Coach Peter DeBoer said that he “may” join the morning skate tomorrow and might play on Friday.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Oilers have reclaimed Taylor Chorney off waivers. The Ducks have claimed Ben Maxwell off waivers from the Jets.
- Pat Steinberg via twitter: The Flames have put Niklas Hagman on waivers.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson expects to play tomorrow.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators forward Chris Neil has an ankle issue and won’t travel with the team today.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Canadiens lines: Pacioretty-Plekanec-Gionta, Darche-Desharnais-Cole, Palushaj-Eller-Moen, Blunden-Nokelainen-Weber.
- Gord Miller via twitter: Ben Scrivens will start in net for the Maple Leafs against the Blues. Terry Koshan via twitter: Jaroslav Halak will likely start for the Blues tonight.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Carey Price will start in net for the Canadiens against the Coyotes.
- Mark Spector via twitter: Devan Dubnyk will likely start for the Oilers against Tuukka Rask and the Bruins tonight.
- Arthur Staple via twitter: Al Montoya will start in net for the Islanders against the Avalanche. Mike Mottau will be in the lineup for Milan Jurcina.
- George Richards via twitter: Jose Theodore will start in net for the Panthers tonight against the Jets.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur will start in net for the Devils tomorrow against the Capitals. He doubts he’ll play in back-to-back games.
Schenn breaks foot … Crosby out for weekend … Carter doubtful for weekend … Devils lines … Starting goalies
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on October 27th, 2011
- Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren confirms that Brayden Schenn has a broken left foot. Philadelphia Flyers via twitter: Schenn will be out for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Sidney Crosby will not play this weekend, nothing before next week.
- Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets forward Jeff Carter is out tonight and his “highly doubtful” for this weekend.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Devils lines: Kovalchuk-Parise-Palmieri; Sykora-Elias-Zubrus; Tedenby-Henrique-Clarkson; Mills-Carter-Janssen. Defensive pairings: Greene-Fayne; Salvador-Volchenkov; Tallinder-Larsson; Fraser an extra
- NY Islanders via twitter: Evgeni Nabokov will start in net for the Islanders tonight against the Penguins. Rick DiPietro will be the back up. Defenseman Milan Jurcina is out.
- Chris Kuc via tiwtter: Corey Crawford will start in net for the Blackhawks against the Hurricanes.
- Eric Stephens via twitter: Jonas Hiller will start in net for the Ducks. Dan Ellis might get the start on Sunday in Columbus.
- Jason Gregor via twitter: Nikolai Khabibulin will start in net for the Oilers. Devan Dubnyk will start in net tomorrow in Colorado.
- Joshua Cooper via twitter: Pekka Rinne will start in net for the Predators.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Jets put Aaron Gagnon on waivers. Gagnon was on the IR to start the season and needs to clear waivers to be sent to the AHL.
Injury notes on Carter, Whitney, Kesler, Malkin, Hossa, Krejci, DiPietro, Gonchar, Penner, Kennedy, Havlat, McDonald and Neuvirth
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 17th, 2011
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets forward Jeff Carter is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Stars.
“It’s a little hairline crack in his foot where he took a shot,” Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel said. “It’s an old injury. We’ll see where it’s at. It’s on the top (of the foot). We’re hoping it won’t be too long here. He’s questionable for Tuesday, but we might get him back for the weekend (vs. Detroit, vs. Ottawa). The ones on top you can sometimes play through.”
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney will not be in the lineup tonight. It will be tomorrow or Thursday for sure.
- Ian Walker via twitter: Ryan Kesler will be in the lineup from the Canucks tomorrow.
- NHL.com: Evgeni Malkin did not travel with the Penguins on their 2 game road trip as he has soreness in his surgically repaired right knee. He’ll be re-evaluated before Thursday’s game.
- Brian Hedger via twitter: Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa is questionable for tomorrow night against Phoenix. He will make the trip with the team.
- Joe McDonald of ESPN: Bruins forward David Krejci did not practice today due to his ‘core injury.’ Defensemen Adam McQuaid and Steven Kampfer practiced.
- Joe Haggery via twitter: Bruins coach Claude Julien said that Krejci is doubtful for tomorrow’s game.
- Katie Strang via twitter: Rick DiPietro skated before Islanders practice this morning. Coach Jack Capuano didn’t rule him out for their Florida trip. Andrew MacDonald, Milan Jurcina and Nino Niederreiter didn’t practice today.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators goalie Craig Anderson is not at practice for personal reasons. He is expected back tomorrow. Sergei Gonchar is day-to-day with a bruised ankle. Bobby Butler may go on the IR with a groin injury.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Kings forward Dustin Penner left practice after 20 minutes.
- Dave Molinari via twitter: Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy has concussion like symptoms according to coach Dan Bylsma.
- David Pollak via twitter: Sharks forward Martin Havlat won’t talk to doctors until Wednesday for clearance, but McLellan expects him to be in the lineup on Friday.
- Kevin Allen via twitter: Blues forward Andy McDonald has been put on the IR with another concussion.
- Brian McNally of the Examiner: Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth only lasted 20 minutes at practice today. Neuvirth has been battling a right foot injury. “It’s big bruise and trying to ice it,” Neuvirth said. “It’s a lot of pain when I’m putting my skates on, and that’s the worst. I can’t really push on the ice or anything like that. I feel a lot of pain right now.” Lines at practice: Ovechkin-Backstrom-Brouwer, Semin-Johansson-Knuble, Chimera-Laich-Ward, Hendricks-Perreault-Halpern.
- Slava Malamud via twitter: (answering some of my questions) Malamud would be surprised if Vladimir Tarasenko doesn’t leave the KHL to join the Blues next year, but you can’t rule out the SKA’s “fleet of cash trucks.” Alexander Radulov wants to play for SKA. If he doesn’t get traded/extended during the season, it will be an interested summer for him. He’s attracted to “Money, big city, glamour, the works” that SKA can offer.
Callahan breaks ankle … Flyers put Leighton on re-entry waivers … Sharp to skate in next day or 2 … Starting goalies
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on April 5th, 2011
- New York Rangers via twitter: Rangers forward Ryan Callahan broke is ankle, Torts added “long term injury…out indefinitely.” Tortorella added that Matt Gilroy will dress as a RW on Thursday, “gives us some flexibility with having a 7th D in there.”
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Philadelphia has put Michael Leighton on re-entry waivers. Leighton has a salary of $1.6 million next year, $1.55 million salary cap hit. Claiming team and Flyers would be responsible for half. Leighton wouldn’t be eligible to play for new this year, including playoffs.
- Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier will be in the lineup tonight. Defenseman Eric Brewer will sit out, would play if it was a playoff game.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils coach Jacques Lemaire said that Zach Parise won’t play tonight, and will be held out of back to backs.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils goalie Johan Hedberg hasn’t thought if he’d wants to be back with the Devils next season yet. Martin Brodeur doesn’t want to say if he’ll play in 2012-13 due to the possibility of a long work stoppage.
- Tracey Myers via twitter: Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp could skate in the next day or 2.
- Sam Carchidi via twitter: Daniel Briere’s injury is not serious, will probably play on Friday in Buffalo.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Islanders Frans Nielsen (concussion) and Milan Jurcina (hip) will be out for the rest of the season.
- Jim Jamieson via twitter: Devan Dubnyk will start in net for the Oilers.
- Frank Seravalli via twitter: Sergei Bobrovsky will start in net for the Flyers.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Johan Hedberg will start in net for the Devils.
Puck-Moving Defenseman are Wanted by Many
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 28th, 2010
Another Kaberle Rumor … Something to Happen in Buffalo?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Rumors on February 18th, 2010
LeBrun and Garrioch Sunday Rumors …
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 14th, 2010
- The Blackhawks have looked for available goalies around the league, but feel that it wouldn’t be an upgrade. They also don’t have a lot of cap room for this year, after the acquistion of Kim Johnsson.
- The Islanders are shopping Martin Biron, Dwayne Roloson and Andy Sutton. Roloson is 40 years old and will make $3 milllion next season ($2.5 million cap hit).
- Predators GM, David Poile, will meet with all his UFA’s during the Olympic break. If they are unable to re-sign Dan Hamhuis, they might look at trading him, despite being in a potential playoff spot.
- Dennis Seidenberg and Jordan Leopold are as good as gone from the Florida Panthers.
- The Capitals may be considering adding a goalie. GM McPhee has looked around, but their options may be limited as some teams aren’t in the selling mood. Marty Turco, Martin Biron and Jaroslav Halak could be options.
- The Rangers could be looking to do something, with Brandon Dubinsky’s name in the middle of it.
- The Bruins wouldn’t ask Tim Thomas to waive his no-movement clause until he has something in place. They’ve talked to 3 teams about Thomas.
- The Blue Jackets are shopping Raffi Torres, Jan Hejda and Milan Jurcina.
- Florida may be shopping Tomas Vokoun and his no-trade clause. Would he waive it to go to Philly?
- Florida could move Stephen Weiss to the Maple Leafs.
- Ray Whitney demanded a 2 year, $7 million contract extension from the LA Kings.
- The Oilers are trying to move Shawn Horcoff, Robert Nilsson, Sheldon Souray, Steve Staios, and Tom Gilbert.
Ryan not going anywhere, Souray puts Devils on his list? Modin on the block? Injury news
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 30th, 2010
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun talked to Ducks GM Bob Murray about the rumors that he might be trading restricted free agent Bobby Ryan. “Unequivocally, I’m not trading him,” Murray told ESPN.com on Friday. “My plan is to get him signed.”
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: Everson was told that Sheldon Souray might have put the New Jersey Devils on his list of teams he’d consider a trade too.
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Dater thinks the Avalanche should trade Sheldon Souray for John-Michael Liles, straight up. I sure the Oilers could get more Souray than just Liles.
- David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: There is a chance that the Sharks will be without Dan Boyle and Marc-Edouard Vlasic for tonight’s game. Both will be a game time decision.
- Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes winger Scottie Upshall left Thursday’s game with a ‘lower-body’ injury. The extent of the injury is not known yet. If it’s serious, they might have to look elsewhere for help. “Number 1, we’re just waiting to see if this is something significant, long term, then we probably have to dial up our search for another offensive player,” Maloney said.
- Aaron Portzline and Tom Reed: The Blue Jackets are 9 points out of the last playoff spot, and will most likely be sellers at the trade deadline. Raffi Torres and Milan Jurcina have been mentioned in the past, but you can add Freddie Modin to that list. Modin hasn’t been asked to waive his no-trade clause yet.
Lecavalier rumors shot down, Auld the starter in Dallas? No moves for the Wings?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 19th, 2010
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn’t think the Rangers should deal for Vincent Lecavalier, even if if means getting rid of Wade “Golden Gloves” Redden. “It won’t work, because it’s impossible to build contenders through the addition of cap-choking veterans. It won’t work because Lecavalier isn’t 27 and at the top of his game anymore.”
- Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning GM, Brian Lawton, shot down rumors that they have been talking to the Rangers about shipping Vinny Lecavalier to the big apple. “It’s complete B.S. and nobody ever calls me or even asks me,” Lawton said. “I haven’t talked to Glen Sather in weeks, so that is completely false that he contacted me to inquire about that. It absolutely did not happen.”
- Elliotte Freidman of CBCSports: “Asked one scout about Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak. He said, “If Halak were made available, there would be 10 teams interested. If Price were made available, there would be 29 teams interested.””
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars are giving goalie Alex Auld a little more opportunity to earn the starting job in Dallas, increasing the signals that Marty Turco could be on his way out.
- Ansar Khan of MLive: Despite all their injuries this season, the Detroit Red Wings have hung in there, but it’s still unlikely they will make any significant deals at the deadline. They will be really close to the cap limit and may not be able to take on additional salary. Before the deadline they will get some injured players back, Jason Williams, Tomas Holmstrom and Johan Franzen. It doesn’t appear that Andreas Lilja will return this season from his concussion.
- Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch: Arace thinks it would be nice if the Blue Jackets could keep Raffi Torres, but most likely he’ll be moved. Milan Jurcina and Fredrik Modin are also in the last year of their contracts and could be moved. Modin has a no-trade clause.
The Capitals trade Clark and Jurcina to the Jackets for Chimera
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Trades on December 28th, 2009
- Finally a trade in the NHL to report. The Washington Capitals have sent their captain, Chris Clark, and defenseman Milan Jurcina to the Columbus Blue Jackets for winger Jason Chimera. As noted in ‘Around the Boards’ today, Columbus has been looking to add some leadership, and Clark fits that bill.Chris Clark: In 38 games so far this season; Clark has totalled 15 points (4 goal and 11 assists), a -4, 27 PIMs and 36 hits. In 9 seasons he’s played in 518 games, 95 goals, 99 assists, and 641 penalty minutes
Milan Jurcina: In 27 games this season he’s recorded 4 assists, is even, and has recorded 14 penalty minutes. In 302 games, he’s recorded 14 goals, 36 assists, and 210 penalty minutes.
Jason Chimera: In 39 games this season, he’s recorded 8 goals and 9 assists, is a -7, and has 47 PIM’s. In 461 career games, he’s scored 81 goals and has 91 assists, with 465 penalty minutes.
This trade gives the Blue Jackets some much needed leadership, and the Capitals some salary cap room for a future deal this year. Chris Clark has a cap hit of $2.633 million ($2.65 million this year, $2.5 million next season). Milan Jurcina has a cap hit of $1.375 million. This year the Blue Jackets will be on the hook for a cap number of $1.433 for Clark and $748,000 for Jurcina, $2.181 total. Jason Chimera has a cap number of $1.875 million for the next 3 seasons. His cap number for the remainder of the season is $1.02 million.
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