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Mark Easson

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Rumors: Wild Looking For A Shot In The Arm

On the Minnesota Wild ... Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Michael Russo on his podcast on what it would likely cost the Minnesota Wild to acquire Jonathan Drouin. “To get Drouin, it would probably cost Matt Dumba. That’s what…

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Injuries: Penguins, Canucks, Blues, Sharks and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Nick Bonino suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday night and returned to Pittsburgh yesterday for further evaluation. Bombulie is speculating that it could be weeks over days. The…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14

The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14 after receiving seven or eight first place rankings by the media outlets. The Chicago Blackhawks moved up from fifth to second place this week. The Florida Panthers…

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Rumors V: Deadline Players of Interest, and the Blue Jackets

On TSN's "Players of Interest" ... TSNs Insider Trading: Leading up to the trade deadline, TSN created a list of 'players of interest' on the trade front: Loui Eriksson (BOS), Kevin Shattenkirk (STL), Radim Vrbata (VAN), Tyler Ennis (BUF), Roman…

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Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…

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Rumors III: Anze Kopitar Contract Extension Update

On the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar this morning ... Darren Dreger: A source this morning said that there was contract progress made last night between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar. It's not done, but getting closer. Darren Dreger:…

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Rumors II: Flames, Devils, Lightning, Leafs and Rangers

On the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Usually there are more teams waiving the sellers flag, but not this year.  There is still plenty of time for things to change, but LeBrun doesn't think…

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Rumors: Kyle Palmieri To Wait For Contract Talks

On Kyle Palmieri of the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Pending restricted free agent winger Kyle Palmieri will be looking for a nice raise from his current $1.6 million salary. The Devils and Palmieri don't want…

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Video: NHL Could Review Bobby Farnham Hit

Farnham major penalty cc @jamesjjacob pic.twitter.com/gXeEgSzlSk — Stephanie (@myregularface) January 13, 2016 New Jersey Devils Bobby Farnham will likely be under review for his cheap shot hit on St. Louis Blues Dmitri Jaskin. Farnham received a five minute major for…

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Rumors IV: Hurricanes and Bruins

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Eric Staal admitted that his contract situation with the Carolina Hurricanes has weighed on him more than he's let on at times. The trade deadline is seven…

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Rumors III: Canucks, Blues and Lightning

On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: The Canucks will put Chris Higgins on waivers today. If he's not claimed, he'll report to Utica of the AHL. TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks President Trevor Linden said there hasn't been much interest…

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Rumors II: Wild, Ducks and Lightning

On the Minneota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild fans were disappointed when they weren't able to land Ryan Johansen in a trade. They Wild would have had to move salary if they were able to land…

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