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NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau near the end of their career. Do they want one last shot? Then, there is the Tampa Bay Lightning blueline injury dilemma.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Targets

The Toronto Maple Leafs and some other teams have a list of trade deadline targets. Here are just a few candidates that could fit their criteria.

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Torey Krug, and more

Possible under the radar Boston Bruins acquisitions? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey NOW:  Several options exist for the Boston Bruins if they cannot land any of the big fish. Here are just a few. Wayne Simmonds became available at last…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Mike Hoffman

Jim Benning of the Vancouver Canucks enjoys a few options to bolster his top-six while Mike Hoffman still could be moved out of Florida.

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the New York Rangers

Bill Guerin to give Minnesota Wild players "fair shake" Tom Gulitti of NHL.com:  Several little caveats are telling from Bill Guerin as the trade deadline approaches. "I'm still to be determined," Guerin said. "We have weeks. I like our players…

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NHL Rumors: Jonathan Quick, Mark Giordano, and Lou Lamoriello

Jonathan Quick, Mark Giordano, and Lou Lamoriello headline this edition of My NHL Trade Rumors as the trade deadline draws closer.

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NHL Rumors: David Backes, Tyler Toffoli, and Alec Martinez

Where will David Backes go? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey NOW:  A David Backes deal comes down to who will take on his $6 million cap hit. Two teams present at the forefront are the Anaheim Ducks and Columbus Blue…

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NHL Trade Rumor Roundup: Cost Becomes The Buzz Word

The NHL trade deadline is now less than three weeks away. The initial asking prices for players starts off high. Will the prices come down, or will someone pay the price.

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NHL Rumors: Torey Krug and Josh Anderson

Will Torey Krug gets a contract extension from the Boston Bruins? The Bruins could be interested in Columbus Blue Jackets Josh Anderson.

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NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division and the Trade Deadline

The Metropolitan Division is tightly bunched as teams try to figure out if they will be sellers, buyers, or stand pat at the NHL trade deadline.

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NHL Rumors: Mikael Granlund and the Anaheim Ducks

A Mikael Granlund hot streak means what now? Adam Vingan of The Athletic:  The coaching change rejuvenated Granlund as he has looked much better of late. Is it too little, too late? Watching the forward return to his normal, productive…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues

Detroit Red Wings' options slim as trade deadline approaches Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News:  Despite a lot of cap space and available players, the Detroit Red Wings may not make a lot of trades. Why? Sometimes a team can…

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