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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are still interested in adding a top-four, puck-moving defenseman. They have the salary cap space to add one. The Bruins have depth at center that they could use as trade…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Leafs, Sharks, Red Wings and Blues

On the Calgary Flames and Johnny Gaudreau ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on Tuesday on TSN 1040 said that he couldn't get the Flames or his sources to confirm the reported Johnny Gaudreau numbers, but Dreger was told "it is a…

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Morning Hits: Stars, Duchene, Blues, Oilers and Las Vegas

On Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn ... Shawn McKenzie: Team Canada coach Mike Babcock said that Tyler Seguin has an ankle injury. Seguin tried to play through it, but it wasn't getting better. Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim…

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Young Stars Classic Rosters – Flames, Oilers, Canucks and Jets

The 2016 Young Stars Classic will be held in Penticton, BC, and run from September 15th to the 19th. Calgary Flames 2016 Young Stars Classic schedule Friday, Sept. 16 - Flames vs. Jets 4:00 PM (PT) Satruday, Sept. 17 - Flames vs.…

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Rookie Showcase Rosters – Avs, Ducks and Sharks

The 2016 Rookie Showcase will get underway on September 17th in Westminster, Colorado. The tournament will run through the 19th and feature the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks. Sat, Sept. 17: Avalanche vs. San Jose Sharks, 2:00…

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NHL Rumors: Russell, Seidenberg, Flames and Canadiens

On Kris Russell and Dennis Seidenberg ... Frank Seravalli on TSN: Kris Russell's agent, Allain Roy, said over the weekend that he's spoken with eight teams. Roy added that a deal is likely to happen before the end of the World…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Patrick Elias and Kris Russell

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said yesterday that he's talking to some free agents about PTOs, but they are waiting to see if they can get contracts. On Patrik Elias ... Andrew Gross of…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and PTOs

On the Roberto Luongo ... Luke Fox: Roberto Luongo is hopeful that he'll be ready for the start of the season, though he said "there's still work to be done." On Tyler Seguin ... Dallas Stars: Tyler Seguin is leaving Team Canada…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators are still looking at some free agent forwards and could bring in one for depth. They are also looking at a possible PTO for defenseman. Ian Mendes: Senators GM Pierre Dorion on TSN…

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NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba and Ben Bishop

On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba's camp have kept things quiet. It's looking like each side is waiting for the other side to blink first. The Jets…

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Rumors and Notes: Seidenberg, Price, Hurricanes, Rakell and Kruger

On Dennis Seidenberg ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Dennis Seidenberg is hoping his play at the World Cup will get him a NHL deal. Seidenberg was bought out by the Bruins after last season. His family has remained in Boston.…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Washington Capitals and Dmitry Orlov ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Dmitry Orlov and the Washington Capitals still haven't come to terms on a contract for this season. The RFA defenseman seems unsure of where he stands with…

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