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Live NHL Trade Tracker (PINNED)

A look at all the trades that have been made this season in our 2015-16 NHL trade tracker. We'll update all trades that are made leading up to Monday's trade deadline.  

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Bob McKenzie: The Blackhawks interest in Dan Hamhuis has cooled considerably. Blackhawks focusing on lower-level depth options. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: A Canucks deal with the Blackhawks was close enough in the past…

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NHL Trade: Kings Send Ehrhoff To Blackhawks For Scuderi

The Chicago Blachkawks have traded defenseman Rob Scuderi to the Los Angeles Kings for defenseman Christian Ehrhoff. The 37-year old Scuderi was drafted 134th overall in the 5th round of the 1998 draft by the Penguins. The Blackhawks were responsible…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that pending UFA David Backes won't be traded. Lou Korac: Being a contender, the Blues are willing to head into the offseason with Backes and see how…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Stars and Kovalchuk

On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Dolloff of CBS Boston: Bruins president Cam Neely on Loui Eriksson “There have been recent discussions,” Neely said of Eriksson. “ Don sent something way; we haven’t gotten a response yet, but there have…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, Panthers and Wild

On the Andrew Ladd Fallout ... Mark Lazerus: Andrew Ladd on if he thinks he can remain with the Blackhawks beyond this season: "I have no clue. There’s a lot of moving parts in that." James Mirtle: Teams started moving on from…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Ducks and Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 on Justin Schultz. “But look, I think back to the Joffrey Lupul trade from Anaheim to Toronto. The Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens – Pacioretty, Galchenyuk and Weise

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jimmy Murphy: Can confirm that the Canadiens are listening to offers (not shopping) on Max Pacioretty and everyone else except P.K. Subban and Carey Price. Jimmy Murphy: Teams that might be interested in Pacioretty: Red…

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NHL Rumors: Hamonic, Boedker and Staal

On Travis Hamonic and Mikkel Boedker ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: It's a long shot that the Islanders will trade Travis Hamonic before the deadline. Hamonic's agent, Kevin Epp, said yesterday that trade likely wouldn't happen until the offseason. “I…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals GM On The Trade Deadline and Free Agents

On the Washington Capitals ... James Mirtle: The Blackhawks aren't the only team that is looking to create some extra salary cap space. The Capitals are also active in that scenario. They could move a bad contract and a draft…

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