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Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Getting Plenty of Interest

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It may be difficult for the Lightning to put Jonathan Drouin back in their lineup. If GM Steve Yzerman doesn't get the fair-value offer he wants, he…

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Rumors II: Blues, Jackets, Habs, Sens, Pens, Bruins and Caps

On the St. Louis Blues ... David Pagnotta: There is lots of talk around the Blues. The Lightning have been scouting the Blues lately. Assistant GM Pat Verbeek was at last night's game. Both Verbeek and Yzerman were scouting the…

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Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Blue Jackets and Rangers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Vincent Lecavalier - Luke Schenn trade to the Kings cleared $4 million in salary cap space for the Flyers. The trade gives they more flexibility to move players back and…

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Injuries: Wild, Rangers, Coyotes, Sens, Leafs and More

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Mikko Koivu returned on Tuesday night with the team after going to a hospital after he crashed heavily into the board on his second shift against the Blue Jackets.…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13

The Washington Capitals remain in top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings - week 13. The Florida Panthers are gaining ground as they continue their winning streak and move up to No. 2. The LA Kings hold pat at…

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Video and Quotes: GMs Kekalainen and Poile

Video: Predators GM David Poile trading Seth Jones for Ryan Johansen. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: GM Jarmo Kekalainen on the Ryan Johansen-Seth Jones trade with the Predators. "It's one of those trades where you can see a fit…

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Trade: Ryan Johansen Traded for Seth Jones

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Ryan Johansen to the Nashville Predators for defenseman Seth Jones. The 23-year old Johansen was drafted 4th overall in the 2010 draft by the Blue Jackets. The 21-year old Jones was drafted 4th…

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Trade: Flyers Send Schenn and Lecavalier to the Kings

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Luke Schenn and Vincent Lecavalier to the Los Angeles Kings for a third round pick and Jordan Weal according to Bob McKenzie. Bob McKenzie: Lecavalier's agent Kent Hughes said that Lecavalier plans to retire at…

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Rumors III: Lightning, Canucks, Preds, Avs and Scouting AHL Game

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith: Have been told there is nothing new to report regarding contract extension talks between the Lightning and Steven Stamkos. At this point, he hasn't been asked to waive his…

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News: 2016 NHL All-Star Game Rosters

The NHL announced today the 2016 NHL All-Star game rosters that will be held on the weekend of January 30th and 31st at Bridgeston Arena in Nashville. Team captains were voted by fans: Atlantic - Jaromir Jagr (FLA), Metropolitan - Alex…

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Video: Zach Sill To Have Hearing For Hit On McQuaid

NHL Player Safety: Capitals forward Zach Sill will have hearing today for his boarding hit on Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid. There was no penalty called on the play. McQuaid left the game after the hit and did not return. Do…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…

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