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9. Kevin Hayes (Forward – New York Rangers)

  Kevin Hayes - Center 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $900,000 Age: 23 Drafted: 24th overall in 2010 The 24-year-old Boston College product opted for unrestricted free agency instead of signing with Chicago after his senior season. Hayes scored 17 goals…

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10. Valeri Nichushkin (Forward – Dallas Stars)

  Valeri Nichushkin - Right Wing   2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $925,000& Age: 21& Drafted: 10th overall in 2013 The big Russian winger impressed many with a 34-point rookie campaign as an 18-year-old, but a hip injury and surgery to…

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NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban

On the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban ... Presse Canadienne in the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin once again said he not shopping P.K. Subban around the league, but will listen to any offers that come in. “I do…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos

On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – RNH and the No. 4 Pick

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Staples looks at some reasons the Edmonton Oilers should look at trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. It's time for a change Trading Jordan Eberle would create a bigger hole than if…

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Trades Made Leading Up To Deadline Day

List of trades made in the week leading up to the 2016 NHL trade deadline.

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Rangers Acquiring Eric Staal

Eric Staal did a decent job of driving play, but he was far from the missing piece the Rangers hoped they were getting. Staal recorded just six points in 20 regular season games with the Rangers and never seemed to…

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Avalanche Acquiring Mikkel Boedker

By all accounts this trade was a loss for the Avs. First and foremost the Avalanche traded a player who, by almost every measurement, has been better than the one they received. Over the last three years Alex Tanguay scored…

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Bruins Acquiring John-Michael Liles

Defense was an issue for the Bruins all season long so, in theory, going out and adding an experienced defenseman that was enjoying a strong season was a good idea. By all accounts the move was a big flop, though.…

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Bruins Acquiring Lee Stempniak

In an effort to boost their lineup for a playoff push the Bruins ponied up a 2nd and a 4th round draft pick in order to pry Stempniak's services from New Jersey. Stempniak did his part after being acquired as…

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Stars Acquiring Kris Russell

Over the last few years GM Jim Nill and his forward-thinking staff have turned the Dallas Stars into one of the best teams in hockey. There have been very few mistakes along the way, but it's safe to say their…

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