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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers are expected to protect seven forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender as opposed to protecting eight skaters and a goalie. Easy decisions are protecting Claude Giroux, Wayne…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Time For Francis To Make A Big Move?

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith of CarolinaHurricanes.com: Assuming the Hurricanes are able to sign recently acquired goaltender and pending free agent Scott Darling, it would give them three goalies under contract next year. Eddie Lack and Cam Ward…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Senators, Ducks and Predators

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Sidney Crosby: "Sid skated this morning. He is in the process of rehabbing. We'll leave it at that. It's a day-to-day process." Dave Molinari: Skating doesn't guarantee that Crosby has…

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NHL Video: Rangers Even Up Series With Senators

Oscar Lindberg scored twice in the 2nd while Henrik Lundqvist stopped 22 of 23 shots, as the Rangers evened the series with a 4-1 win in Game 4

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks the Sabres should trade their first round pick for an NHL defenseman. The Sabres will draft at the No. 8 slot again this year. The Sabres need…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Kings don't have any trades on the horizon. They are likely coming, but nothing is imminent. John Hoven: The Kings had management/scouts watching defenseman Slava Voynov play in person multiple times…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers and Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Contract talks with Andrey Pedan started two weeks ago, just after Nikita Tryamkin left for the KHL. Rick Dhaliwal: Daniel Milstein, Andrey Pedan's agent: “It is time for Andrey to play for the #Canucks,…

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Morning Hits: Ducks, Pens, Sens, Rangers, Blue Jackets, and Wild

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Ondrej Kase suffered a lower-body injury in last night's game from a Milan Lucic cross check. He'll have an MRI in Anaheim today. Helene Elliott: Defenseman Korbinian Holzer…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Team Needs and Waiting for Bjork

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins president Cam Neely would like to upgrade their left wing and left side defense. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Within the Bruins organization, potential candidates that could fill the Bruins need…

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NHL Video: Ducks Tie Series With Oilers At Two

Jakob Silfverberg tallied the overtime winner and Ryan Getzlaf notched four points to lead the Ducks to a Game 4 win, evening the series at 2.

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NHL Video: Penguins One Win Away From Eliminating The Capitals

Justin Schultz broke the tie on a power play in the 2nd and Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves as the Penguins edged the Capitals in Game 4, 3-2.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said that the 24-year old Nathan Beaulieu was "at a crossroads" and that "the clock was ticking" on his developement. The clock may have sped up after…

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