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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers — Jesper Fast and Ryan Strome

Could Jesper Fast be a flat cap casualty? Vincent Z. Mercogliano of Lohud.com:  Again, Fast presents as a versatile player who can serve a variety of roles. Last season, Fast played on the second line allowing Ryan Strome and Artemi…

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NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers and Their Defensemen?

Edmonton unloading top defensemen? David Staples of the Cult Of Hockey:  A series of rumors persisted over the internet that Edmonton has a surplus of defensemen. If they traded one or two of them, Edmonton could acquire the offensive depth…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers Even Series Off The New York Islanders’ Mistakes

The Philadelphia Flayers have forced a Game 7 after a 5-4 double overtime victory over the New York Islanders.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Philadelphia Flyers Need To Play Complete Game To Even Series With The New York Islanders

The Philadelphia Flyers need a strong effort to even their series with the New York Islanders. They they don't, they are likely leaving the bubble.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The New York Islanders Poised To Finish Off The Philadelphia Flyers Tonight

Another do-or-die game tonight. The Philadelphia Flyers are down 3-1 in their series with the New York Islanders, and must win to keep their hopes alive.

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NHL Rumors: Goaltending UFA’s and the Nashville Predators

Goaltending Unrestricted Free Agents This Fall Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic:  Again, the problem with unrestricted free agents when it comes to goaltending is often, too many stay put. The big one of this class may just be Jacob Markstrom.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers – The Latest

Florida's next general manager inherits real mess Matt Larkin of Sports Illustrated (THN):  A season with too many lapses from goaltending on out illustrates Florida's problems even if the solutions seem obvious. The next general manager inherits a true dilemma…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Goaltenders and Depth

A little patience on the Edmonton Oilers' goalie search? Mark Spector of Sportsnet:  It is obvious that Edmonton has to address their goaltending issues but patience could be a virtue here. Their goaltending was good enough to finish in the…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes

Last year, the Boston Bruins knocked out the Carolina Hurricanes, so the Canes will be looking for revenge in this first-round match-up.

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NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Round Robin: Bruins vs Capitals Preview

The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals wrap up their round robin in a game that means a good bit more than it seems.

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NHL Rumors: Werenski, Hedman, and the Playoff Bubble

Zach Werenski status still up in the air for Game 5 Darren Dreger: This seemed like a foregone conclusion based on video but Werenski did have an MRI on an upper-body injury (shoulder possibly) and the results are unknown as…

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NHL News: Capitals, Lightning, Golden Knights, and Flyers

Tom Gulitti:  Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson will not play again on Sunday. Game 1 projects to be either Tuesday or Wednesday and Carlson is still receiving treatment. Therefore, his status is currently uncertain. Tampa Bay Lightning:  Defenseman Victor Hedman…

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