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NHL Trade: Anaheim Ducks Acquire Patrick Eaves From Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars have traded forward Patrick Eaves to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional 2017 2nd round pick. Sean Shapiro: If the Ducks make the conference finals and Eaves plays in 50 percent of the games, the Stars will receive…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Depth Options Up Front

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher could be looking to add some depth upfront in case of injuries and fatigue down the stretch. “That’s why you’re always talking to see if…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Ottawa Senators

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues are also believed to talking with Patrik Berglund about an extension, and there is a mutual interest. “I would like to still be a Blue,”…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: From what has gathered, forward Jannik Hansen was to provide the Canucks a list of eight teams that he'd accept a trade too on Wednesday night. TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun said on…

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NHL Rumors: Hanzal, Duchene and Red Wings

On the Martin Hanzal ... Chris Hine: Coyotes center Martin Hanzel said that he's open to a trade, but he want to be a center wherever he's traded. Chris Hine: Hanzal: "I’ve been playing center all my life so I…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks and Penguins

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... The Athletic: Maxim Shalunov's agent has said that the he could join the Blackhawks for the playoffs. Aivis Kalnins: There a possibility that Shalunov could sign with the Blackhawks before March 1st. Aivis Kalnins: Shalunov…

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NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the St. Louis Blues and Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Have learned that the St. Louis Blues had a trade in place to move defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk if he would agree to a…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Senators, Oilers, and Penguins

On the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators ... Adrian Dater: Hearing more talk about the Senators and Avalanche talking trade involving Matt Duchene. Adrian Dater: The sticking point in a potential Duchene deal between the Avalanche and Senators is Colin…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Dallas Stars Mike Heika: (answering question) Guessing the Stars could be focused on pending UFA 28-year old defenseman Karl Alzner. Will have to wait and see if he hits the open market. Isabelle Khurshudyan: notes that a lot…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-NYR, BOS-LA, NSH-COL, TB-CGY and the Flyers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Rangers game: Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, and…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Lightning, Isles, Caps, Panthers and Devils

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Trevor Daley had surgery on his left knee and will be out for six weeks. Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford…

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Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Oilers, Kings and Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Johnny Oduya (ankle) is not expected to play tonight, but is a possibility for Sunday. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on John Gibson. They…

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