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NHL Trade: Predators Acquire Vernon Fiddler From Devils

The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Vernon Fiddler from the New Jersey Devils for a 2017 4th round pick. The 36-year old Fiddler carries a $1.25 million salary cap hit. Earlier in the day, Mike Ribeiro cleared waivers and was…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Kings and Ducks, Predators, and Avalanche

On the New York Rangers ... John Hoven: The Rangers were scouting the Kings AHL team in Ontario last night, and are making a heavy push to scout the Kings organization. On the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lighting ...…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Habs, Kings, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Oilers

On the St. Louis Blues, Kevin Shattenkirk, Ken Hitchcock, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Think the St. Louis Blues would be open to a Kevin Shattenkirk sign-and-trade,…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Even though Tuukka Rask isn't expected to miss any time, the Bruins realize they may have to acquire a backup goalie before the trade deadline. “When you look…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Red Wings, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins coach Claude Julien said that Patrice  Bergeron is day-to-day. “When we say he is day-to-day, he’s doing really well,” said Julien, referring to Bergeron. “I am certainly…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Kings, Flames and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Hannah Spraker: Defenseman Sami Vatanen suffered a lower-body injury last night. Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't offer much on Vatanen's status for today's game against the Lightning. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – MacKinnon, Duchene, Landeskog and Lacroix

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of Bleacher Report: Two sources have said that former Avalanche president and GM Pierre Lacroix would be interested in returning to the NHL, and preferably in Colorado. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Avalanche…

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NHL Rumors: Top Trade Targets and Some Under-The-Radar Players

On the Top Trade Targets ... TSN: TSN's trade bait list. Kevin Shattenkirk - St. Louis Blues Matt Duchene - Matt Duchene Martin Hanzal - Arizona Coyotes Mathieu Perreault - Winnipeg Jets Radim Vrbata - Arizona Coyotes Gabriel Landeskog -…

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NHL Rumors: Mike Ribeiro, Jannik Hansen and Patrik Berglund

On the Nashville Predators and Mike Ribeiro ... Stormin Norman: (Freelance reporter out of Montreal - covering NHL for 20 years)  Predators center Mike Ribeiro is looking for a change of scenery. Could be a great fit in Montreal. Stormin…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Mrazek, GM Holland Talks Trade Deeadline

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: It seems the Red Wings like Jared Coreau over Petr Mrazek at the moment. Jimmy Howard will be ready to return soon. The Wings will have to make…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Yzerman and Bishop Talk Deadline

On the Tampa Bay Ligntning and Ben Bishop ...  Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop admits he's not sure where he'll be playing after the trade deadline. Bishop is hoping to remain with the Lightning…

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NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On Kevin Shattenkirk .... Howard Berger of Between the Posts: A source on St. Louis Blues pending free agent Kevin Shattenkirk and the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I think the Blues want to re–sign Kevin and it wouldn’t shock me if…

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