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Mark Easson

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Rumors: Avalanche, Penguins and Oilers

On the Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Mike Ziesberger of the Toronto Sun: Avs Matt Duchene on the trade rumors. “Did it catch me off-guard? Yeah, a little bit,” Duchene revealed Monday at the Air Canada Centre, where his Avs…

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Injuries: Wild, Lightning, Isles, Panthers, Flames, Oilers and More

On the Wild ... Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune: Zach Parise has started skating on his own, but there is no timetable for his return. "He's getting better,'' Yeo said. "We'll see where he's at when we come home…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starters

Roster Notes ... Joe Smith: Lightning's Tyler Johnson, Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette are all out tonight. Erik Erlendsson: Coach Jon Cooper doesn't think any of Johnson, Drouin or Paquette are long-term injuries and that they haven't been ruled out…

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Rumors II: Avalanche, Senators and Maple Leafs

On the Avalanche ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Elliotte Freidman said that teams are waiting to see what the Avalanche decide to do with pending RFA Tyson Barrie. If the Avalanche can't get him signed to a contract extension, can…

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Rumors: Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers

On the Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night: Joe Sakic and the Avalanche usually keep things close to their chest, so a lot of people were surprised when they hinted that change would be coming and that Matt Duchene's…

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Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Sens, Flyers, Coyotes and More

On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette have been battling injuries. Tyler Johnson briefly left Saturday's game after taking a hit from Dave Bolland. On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Teemu Pulkkinen skated yesterday and…

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Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Richards, KHL and Flyers

On the Bruins ... Darren Dreger of TSN: From time to time, teams call the Bruins about goalie prospect Malcolm Subban. There is reason to believe that the Maple Leafs or Coyotes would have interest in him. The Bruins have…

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Rumors II: Avs, Sens, Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Blues

On the Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene is NOT on the trade block and never was. The Avalanche are not actively trying to trade Duchene. "Much respect 4 my Canadian peers, but unless I'm being played, no substance here"…

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Rumors: Hurricanes – Ward, Staal and No Need To Worry About Relocation

On the Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: By the time the Hurricanes finish their homestand, they should have a good idea whether they are playing for this year or looking towards next season. If they are…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some League Notes

INJURY NOTES ... On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival will play tonight. On the Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Zach Bogosian is happy with the way full practices have gone.…

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Rumors V: Penguins, Flyers and Canucks

On the Penguins ... Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger:  "if Pitt fails, is it time that you finally break up Crosby and Malkin by throwing Malkin out there. Such a crazy league now" ...  "if Pitt doesn't achieve goals of being a…

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