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Rumors II: Canadiens, Sharks and Scouting

On the Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on expanding on his weekend talk that the Canadiens could be looking to make a big move. “Well, the reason I kind of did that is…

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Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks and Wild

On the Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: TSN's Ryan Rishaug wonders about the Oilers trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. “As for what his emergence means for the Edmonton Oilers, simply put it gives them some options,” Rishaug says. “When…

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Injuries: Canadiens, Blues, Avs, Jets, Canucks, Devils and More

On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher will have surgery today to repair two broken fingers. On the Blues ... Lou Korac: The Blues will know after their morning skate today if center Paul Stastny will be able to…

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Rumors II: Isles, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Wild and Blues

On the Islanders, Hurricanes and Canadiens ... Sportsnet's 'Headlines' with Damien Cox and Elliotte Friedman: The Red Wings, Ducks and Kings talked to the Islanders about Travis Hamonic, but were told that they were not a fit. Friedman adds that…

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Rumors: Islanders, Jets, Ducks, Avalanche and Coyotes

Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A source said it wouldn't be a surprise if Travis Hamonic finished the season with the Islanders, and then traded at the draft. “I think there’s an understanding between (Hamonic)…

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Injuries: Canucks, Oilers, Rangers, Capitals, Avs and Jets

On the Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Brandon Sutter is out with an abdominal strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks. On the Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: Justin Schultz will start taking contact and should return on their road trip.…

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GIFs: Andersen, Rinne, Reimer, Sedin, Marchard, Orlov and Oleksiak

Image from Winslow Townson of the AP Frederik Andersen robs Steven Stamkos 1. Stamkos couldn't believe he missed this one. Andersen steals it off the goal line! #NHLDucks #SixSaves pic.twitter.com/mRMufdyw2l — Greg Balloch (@GregBalloch) November 22, 2015 Pekka Rinne stretches…

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Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes, Canucks, Oilers, and Canadiens

On the Islanders ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Islanders are trying to meet Travis Hamonic's wishes and trade him closer to his home in Manitoba. There may not be many scenarios where the Islanders would be in…

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Injuries: Lightning, Wild, Blues, Wings, Flames, Jets and More

On the Lightning ... Joe Smith: Ryan Callahan said he's being better, but wouldn't say if he's ready to get back in the lineup. Joe Smith: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette didn't practice again yesterday. On the Wild ... Chad…

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GIFs: Bobrovsky, Kadri, Reimer, Gaudreau and Carter

A look at some GIFs from last night. Big save by Sergei Bobrovsky Bob is on the job. #NSHvsCBJ https://t.co/cekzQFz6zw— NHL (@NHL) November 21, 2015 overhead pic.twitter.com/PbUxzkeYsQ— Stephanie (@myregularface) November 21, 2015 Nazem Kadri finally scores a goal Elliotte Friedman: Kadri…

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Rumors III: Canucks, Blackhawks, Rangers and Devils

On the Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks and Radim Vrbata haven't held any contract extension talks. The Canucks may be waiting to see how the Canadian dollar effects the salary cap.  Teams will get a cap projection…

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Rumors II: Hamonic – Jets, Flames, Oilers, Canucks, Wild and Avs

Arthur Staple of Newsday: Travis Hamonic talked to teammates before yesterday's practice about his trade request, and then briefly spoke with the media. "I would have liked to have had the chance to talk to them and not have them…

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