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Rumors II: Drouin, Red Wings, Jackets, Scouting DET-ANA

On Jonathan Drouin ... Shawn Simpson: Pierre McGuire mentioned on TSN 1200 that Jonathan Drouin could be traded this week and that the Minnesota Wild are high on the list. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the…

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Rumors: Canucks and Blue Jackets

On the Vancouver Canucks and Chris Higgins ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Chris Higgins' wife is from Vancouver, they had a baby in April, but his time in Vancouver is over. The Canucks sent him home as they…

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Video: Matt Hendricks Hit To Be Reviewed?

Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Hendricks delivers a big hit on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad did leave the game for a bit, but did return. Do you think Hendricks SHOULD be suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended?…

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Rumors III: Canucks Trying To Trade Chris Higgins

Vancouver Canucks: Canucks GM Jim Benning confirmed that they are looking for trade options for forward Chris Higgins. “As part of our transition to a younger team, I can confirm we’re exploring trade options for Chris Higgins so we can…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Blues, Rangers, Ducks and Leafs

Saturday "Headlines" Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman: The Lightning are asking teams for an equal player to Jonathan Drouin. The St. Louis Blues are interested in Drouin, and it could take someone like Robby Fabbri to get him. Kevin Shattenkirk's name has…

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Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Sens, Lightning, Preds and Blues

Bruce Garroich of the Ottawa Sun: Three trades went down last week. "There has been lots of talking. Maybe this will get some other deals moving because they've been pretty tough to make," said a league executive Friday. The Minnesota…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Blues, Kings, Penguins and Devils

The Hockey Central @ Noon panel discusses who the Maple Leafs should consider trading before the trade deadline.Gord Stellick thinks they should keep Leo Komarov and James van Riemsdyk. John Shannon wonders if they should trade Komarov as his trade…

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Rumors: Stamkos and Drouin

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Steven Stamkos on if the Lightning players are concerned about potential changes and the trade deadline. “We are not worried about that stuff, that’s still a long ways away, and we can’t control that…

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Rumors III: Ducks, Blues, Jets, and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: After the Ducks acquired Dustin Tokarski yesterday, they now have plenty of depth in goal. The Ducks are believed to be testing out the market for Anton Khudobin, who…

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Video: Marcus Johansson To Have Hearing Today

NHL Player Safety: Capitals forward Marcus Johansson will have a hearing today for his illegal check to the head of Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey. Jeff Marek:  Johansson's hit was similar to Gudas/Zibanejad and Thompson/Faulk, both got three game suspensions. Do you…

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Rumors II: Isles, Jackets, Richards, Flyers, Scouting Sens-Panthers

On the New York Islanders ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Kyle Okposo is in the final year of his five-year, $14 million contract - a $2.8 million cap hit. Okposo will be looking for a big raise on his next…

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Rumors: Dreger, McKenzie and LeBrun on Jonathan Drouin

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio on Wednesday on the New York Rangers interest in Jonathan Drouin. “Yeah, I would say it’s significant. It’s significant. Now, whether or not…

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