Chris Wassel

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens

Pittsburgh addressing wants and not needs Shelly Anderson of Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  Jim Rutherford can afford to go after wants and not needs at this point. Pittsburgh is on a 16-4-1 stretch as they have steamrolled to around the top…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Lightning, and Penguins

So what about Niklas Hjalmarsson? Jamie McLennan of TSN: On the latest needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson would make lots of sense for the Leafs, and slots into the "Shanaplan." He is the steady presence that…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks

On the New Rangers John Shannon: The New York Rangers are open for business. Everyone is available except for goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Furthermore, there are five teams interested in Ryan McDonagh. A little more on Ryan McDonagh.... Larry Brooks from…

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NHL Trade Analysis: Petr Mrazek Off To Philadelphia

Petr Mrazek gets shipped off to Philadelphia for what amounts to be conditional picks. Detroit receives a fourth round 2018 pick and a third round 2019 pick. The exact terms could change a little. Also, Detroit retains half of Mrazek's…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Bruins and Sharks

On the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  Around and around the trade rumors go. It seems that Winnipeg has been heavily scouting Pittsburgh since mid-January. Pittsburgh seems to just be poking and fishing…

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NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Interested In Plekanec … Lightning Have Some Cap Room

Three Teams that could be interested in Tomas Plekanec Rory Boylen of Sportsnet:  The center has become more than an afterthought. Marc Bergevin could have at least three potential suitors err destinations for the forward. Plekanec's six million dollar salary…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Calls Coming In, But Market Getting Crowded

On the Ottawa Senators ...  Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Senators GM Pierre Dorion has made it clear that Ottawa is selling anyone but Thomas Chabot, Erik Karlsson, and Mark Stone. Dorion signed a three-year extension and his first moves will be to reshape the roster.…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Leon Draisaitl and Patrick Maroon

  The Edmonton Oilers are attracting much interest. Here is the latest. More on Leon Draisaitl Staples of Edmonton Journal on the HNIC panel:  Again, the debate focuses on how untouchable Draisaitl may be. Nick Kypreos tends to think it is an idea to…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Rangers, And More Rangers

On the New York Rangers, Rick Nash, and their rebuild … Mike Johnston on SportsNet: An emphasis was placed on how New York would handle the Rangers' forward. The Rick Nash sweepstakes might come down to ten teams. There is an overall…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bob MacKenzie on TSN Radio : An emphasis was placed on how Toronto would handle the trade deadline. The "ShanaPlan", as it has been called, does not call for any bigger deals. Anything that fits…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Jets, Penguins, Sabres, and Maple Leafs

On the New Yor Rangers and Winnipeg Jets ... Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet: In his "Friedman Five", which airs on Tuesdays on Sportsnet, Elliotte discussed the possibilities of Rick Nash again going to teams outside of his designated trade list. One…

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NHL Rookie Watch: Three Rookies Who Struggled In January

On Tuesday we looked at three rookies who had a solid month of the December. NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of January Sadly, there are a few rookies that had a rough January for one reason or another. The field…

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