Chris Wassel

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NHL Rumors: Digging into the New Jersey Devils GM Search

Cohesiveness vital for New Jersey's new front office Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic:  The New Jersey Devils front office lacked collaboration according to some and that rift was a problem. Tom Fitzgerald and Martin Brodeur run the Devils now. Few…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: New Jersey Devils – Martin Brodeur, and Some Bold Predictions

Martin Brodeur is thought not to want the general manager's job and instead looking more of an administrative role. New Jersey Devls bold predictions.

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NHL Rumors: Henrik Lundqvist, Braden Holtby, and the Buffalo Sabres

Would the Colorado Avalanche be interested in Henrik Lundqvist, and vise versa? Short-term deal or Holtby to the open market? Will Jason Botterill make a big move in Buffalo Sabres land?

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A Deeper Look Into The Nicklas Backstrom – Washington Capitals Five Year Extension

Nicklas Backstrom negotiated one nice deal for himself and the Washington Capitals. His five-year extension gets a closer look here on My NHL Trade Rumors.

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Pittsburgh Penguins

The San Jose Sharks are expected to be sellers while the Vegas Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins appear ready to add pieces this trade deadline.

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NHL Rumors: Henrik Lundqvist, Tony DeAngelo, and Toronto Maple Leafs

This edition of NHL Rumors focuses more on Henrik Lundqvist and the three goalies. Also, the rise of Tony DeAngelo then more on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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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