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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Blackhawks are considering winger Jarome Iginla. Would give the Blackhawks more depth/insurance up front. Mark Lazerus: Adding to Dater's report ... Have heard Iginla's thrown around, but given the Blackhawks…

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NHL Rumors: Dreger and McKenzie on the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 on the Colorado Avalanche and what they could do before the trade deadline. Dreger wonders if they should sit tight for now and see where…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Jets, Blackhawks, Oilers and Predators

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Center Ryan Getzlaf received treatment for his lower-body injury and is day-to-day. He saw some improvement, but didn't skate yesterday. Anaheim Ducks: Ducks assistant coach Paul MacLean yesterday on Getzlaf: "There was improvement today,…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Devils, Hurricanes and Red Wings

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Defenseman Mark Streit was put on the LTIR, which allows the Flyers to be able to activate Michal Neuvirth from the IR. Dave Isaac: Streit to the LTIR is a stopgap move as he's…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avalanche, Canadiens and Stars

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Colorado Avalanche power forward Gabriel Landeskog would be an intriguing trade possibility for the Boston Bruins. Avs GM Joe Sakic would likely ask for defenseman Brandon Carlo, who is from Colorado Springs,…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Looking For Depth and An Outdoor Game

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion is in Montreal scouting the World Juniors, and he'll also be talking to teams about adding some depth upfront. Dorion has been actively talking to…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Rangers, Wings, Canes, Habs and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying…

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Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Coyotes, Kings, Sharks, Ducks and Preds

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Forward Marcus Kruger is out for two to three weeks and has been put on the IR. The Blackhawks are hopeful that Marian Hossa is able to return on Thursday. On…

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NHL Rumors: 2018 Winter Olympics, Blue Jackets and Blackhawks

On the 2018 Olympics ... Pierre LeBrun: Gary Bettman has said the owners aren't really interested in going to the 2018 Olympic's in South Korea, but Donald Fehr (executive director of the NHLPA) thinks they'll be going. "I'm more optimistic now…

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NHL Rumors: Teams are Calling the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avs forward Cody McLeod has been a healthy scratch this season and is averaging under six minutes a game. He carries a $1.33 million cap through next season and would…

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NHL Injuries: Predators, Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Lightning and Rangers

On the Nashville Predators ... Brooks Bratten of NHL.com: The Nashville Predators have put defenseman P.K. Subban on the IR with an upper-body injury. He will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks. "It's tough when you take people out…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: (mailbag) The Sharks likely won't be doing much with two months till the trade deadline. Tomas Hertl is getting ready to return and they can't really afford to add…

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