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NHL Rumors: Roman Josi, The Capitals, And Salary Cap Hell For Some

This edition of NHL Rumors takes a look first at how much it may cost to extend Roman Josi then shifts gears to some salary cap-strapped teams this summer.

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Jacob Trouba and Nazem Kadri

Jacob Trouba and Nazem Kadri figure into this issue of NHL Trade Rumors. What returns could they fetch and could Winnipeg and Toronto talk trade?

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, and Montreal Canadiens

A little chat on the Dallas Stars Matthew DeFranks of Dallas Sportsday (Live Chat):  Again, it seems Dallas may buy out Valeri Nichushkin (no goals last season). He makes $2.9 million with only one year left on his deal. Dallas…

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2018-19 Top 10 Arizona Coyotes Prospects

The 2018-19 season is over. Now is the time to take a look at some of the Arizona Coyotes prospects (Barrett Hayton, Nick Merkley, and Kevin Bahl) and what they have been up to this year. Have some taken a…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Artemi Panarin, and Sergei Bobrovsky

Arizona Coyotes search for goal scoring... Craig Morgan of The Athletic:  Imagine not having one 20-goal scorer in your lineup. For a variety of reasons, that is what happened to the Arizona Coyotes this season. “It’s not just the number,”…

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NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, New Jersey, and Bob Murray

Milan Lucic, the New Jersey Devils, and Bob Murray are in this edition of NHL Rumors. It should prove to be quite an interesting summer.

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NHL Rumors: Andreas Johnsson, Toronto Salary Cap, and Mats Zuccarello

Andreas Johnsson -- sign or not re-sign? Jonas Siegel of The Athletic:  As Andreas Johnsson signed his qualifying offer last summer, he effectively bet on himself to produce. Johnsson delivered a 20-goal season and was one of Toronto's best forwards…

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NHL Rumors: Paul Fenton, Ottawa Senators, and Tyler Myers

Paul Fenton on the Minnesota Wild Michael Russo of The Athletic (Q&A):  Again, there remains a lot going on with the Minnesota Wild. Paul Fenton does not have it easy. There is a shrinking window with a team who did…

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2018-19 Top 10 Florida Panthers Prospects

The 2018-19 season is over. Now is the time to take a look at some of the Florida Panthers prospects (Owen Tippett, Henrik Borgstrom, and Grigori Denisenko) and what they have been up to this year. Have some taken a…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ken Holland, Milan Lucic, and Remodeling

Ken Holland on finding a backup goalie... Jason Gregor:  A goalie remains a priority but Ken Holland tends to want a goalie who will be effective in his system. That requires going out and finding one via free agency. Trade…

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NHL Rumors: Mats Zuccarello, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and more

Should Mats Zuccarello and New York reunite? Larry Brooks of the New York Post:  The burning question remains. Should Mats Zuccarello get an encore on the main stage at MSG? As much as there is a love affair from the fans to…

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NHL Rumors: Pekka Rinne, Kyle Turris, P.K. Subban and more

Does Pekka Rinne have an expiration date?  Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean:  This quote says it all. "I'm healthy. I don't want to put any numbers, but at the beginning of the season, I signed two more years. In my…

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