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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN: Darren Dreger doesn't think Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello wants to make a big trade before the trade deadline. Dreger said on TSN 690 radio that he doesn't think the Maple Leafs…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Lightning, Pens, Rangers, Kings, Avs, Blues, Coyotes and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Brandon Carlo left last night's game with a lower-body injury. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney: Forward Michael Bournival is day-to-day with a a lower-body injury. On the New York…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 16

    The Washington Capitals received five of six first place votes and are the top team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 16. The Minnesota Wild come in at No. 2 after getting three, second place rankings.…

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NHL Rumors: Dreger, Friedman and Chayka on the Arizona Coyotes

On the Arizona Coyotes, Martin Hanzal and Shane Doan ... TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 said that the Arizona Coyotes asked the Montreal Canadiens for Michael McCarron and a draft pick for Martin Hanzal. GM John Chayka is basically…

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NHL Rumors: Duchene, Avalanche, Kings and Hurricanes

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks game ... Terry Frei: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Canucks game: Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes (2), Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on NBCSN and was talking about what the New York Rangers could do leading up to the trade deadline and if it could involve Blues defensemen…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames and Lightning

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (chat) Conor Sheary is a pending restricted free agent, so that will lessen his negotiating power a bit. It won't be cheap to re-sign him, but will be worth…

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NHL Rumors: On the Trading of First Round Draft Picks

On trading NHL draft picks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: This years draft class isn't lining up to be as good as it has in past years. Last year only one first round pick was traded at the deadline -…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Pens, Leafs, Rangers, Devils and Hurricanes

On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: The Panthers will be activating Nick Bjugstad and Alex Petrovic off the IR and they'll be in the lineup tonight against the Lightning. Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau are still a ways off.…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Sharks, Coyotes, Jets and Blackhawks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Forward Jakob Silfverberg skated yesterday morning, but missed his third consecutive game last night. It was his second straight day of skating. Silfverberg passed his initial baseline test. “It’s…

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NHL News: Brad Marchand To Have Hearing Tomorrow

NHL Player Safety: Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand will have a hearing tomorrow for his "dangerous trip" on Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall. Pierre LeBrun: Marchand was suspended last season for clipping. Looks like it's time to once again…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Habs, Leafs, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Wings and Sens

On the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Arizona Coyotes initial asking price for…

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