Chris Wassel

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Candidates To Be The Next General Manager Of The New Jersey Devils?

There appears there were some "philosophical differences" between ownership and former GM Ray Shero. Tom Fitzgerald is taking over in the interim, but where todo they sit long-term?

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NHL Rumors: Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers

Ken Holland's trade deadline strategy with the Edmonton Oilers Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic (Q&A):  Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland's philosophy on the regular season is quite candid but more telling of the upcoming trade deadline. He believes the market…

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NHL Rumors: Igor Shesterkin, Henrik Lundqvist, and the New York Rangers

Igor Shesterkin is the prince of New York Rangers' goaltending and eventually he may be King. In the meantime, what does one do with the other two goalies?

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames Targets After Michael Frolik Trade

The Michael Frolik trade from the Calgary Flames means many things. Now, the biggest thing is the cap space. Calgary can afford a top-six winger now.

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NHL Injury Outlook Week 15: The Start of 2020

There are about 120 players out with injuries or ailments at the moment. A look a few notable reports from the last few days.

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders

The Chicago Blackhawks, Anthony Duclair, and New York Islanders are on this edition of NHL Trade Rumors as we enter the first day of 2020.

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NHL Rumors: Matt Murray, Jim Rutherford, and Eric Comrie fallout

Matt Murray, Jim Rutherford, and the Eric Comrie failed experiment headline this edition of MY NHL Trade Rumors. We take a look at what's next.

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NHL Injury Outlook Week 14: The End of 2019

There are 117 players listed as being injured, down from 123 last week. A look at a few decent injuries that occurred recently.

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What We Learned This Week In The NHL: Week 11

Taylor Hall was finally traded, and the Holiday roster freeze is here.

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers and Jean-Gabriel Pageau

Philadelphia Flyers, their early success and now what? Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post (mailbag):  A hot start has Philadelphia fans clamoring for more. Not many expect them to bottom out and if they did, then big changes would occur. It…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Coaching Changes

The NHL Rumors looks at coaching change, the Anaheim Ducks, and Pittsburgh Penguins on this edition. Less than a week to go until the holiday roster freeze.

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Islanders, and Sharks

Can the New York Islanders fill their third-line hole?  Arthur Staple of The Athletic:  The Islanders could use some offensive depth as there is a clear hole on the third line. There are some options to fill it. Some are…

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