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Rumors VIII: Penguins Search For Top-Six and Where It Could Lead Them

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins have been looking for a top-six winger for a while. The supply is low and the prices are high.GM Jim Rutherford is considering moving Brandon Sutter to get a top-six - a…

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Rumors VII: Dreger – Penguins, Kessel, Leafs and Retaining Salary

Darren Dreger on TSN radio on Phil Kessel, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Pens interest in Kessel: "I spoke with Jim Rutherford of the Penguins yesterday as well. Is he appreciative of the type of player…

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Rumors VI: Senators, Oilers and the Goalie Market

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has had some serious talks with teams about Robin Lehner. Teams will be continuing trade talk in Vegas at the NHL Awards. "When you sit down face-to-face, everybody knows everybody's…

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Rumors V: Draft Notes on the Devils, Pens, Coyotes and Ducks

Rich Chere of the Record:  Devils director of scouting David Conte on if it's possible the Devils draft someone who can step in and play right away. "I think you could if you wanted him to. It might not be…

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Rumors IV: Marleau, Martinez, Markstrom, Wings and Buyout Candidates

Dennis Bernstein: (answering questions) It's more likely that the Sharks trade Patrick Marleau next summer when he's entering the last year of his deal. Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) The Kings might have to move Alec Martinez before the start of the season. News 1130…

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Rumors III: LeBrun – Trade Chatter and Offer Sheeting Hamilton

Chris Nichols of Today's Slap Shot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1260 on how it could busy week leading up to the draft. “Yeah, it could be. Certainly there’s a lot of chatter. Sometimes the chatter doesn’t translate into actual transactions,…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Sharks and Under 30 Who Could be Traded

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Trade talk is heating up in Toronto. Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak all have limited no-trade clauses.After the Leafs sign RFAs Jonathan Bernier and Nazem Kadri, their team cap number will be close to $60 million.…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Sharp and the Sharks

Ted Kulfan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland is expected to announce their assistant coaches today. Habs Links: Pierre McGuire on TSN 690: "There is more chatter probably now than I've heard in a lot of yrs going into the draft."…

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Video: The Season of Lying

Hockey Central at Noon: Panel talking about the time leading up to the draft and free agency is the season of lying, and what you hear from teams should be taken at face value.  

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Rumors VII: Ducks, Senators, Maple Leafs and Bruins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Ducks GM Bob Murray will make one last attempt to sign pending UFA Matt Beleskey, but it's looking like Beleskey will hit the open market. “It’s a bumpy road right now. I’m not going to lie.…

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Rumors VI: Fisher, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Ducks and Panthers

Andy Strickland: A two-year contract extension been the Predators and Mike Fisher appears imminent. Platium Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger saying that all three of Brendan Shanahan, Kyle Dubas and Mark Hunter are making trade calls. Dreger on the Red Wings…

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Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Canucks, Hurricanes, Rangers and Lots More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs have let teams know that trade talk goes through Kyle Dubas. The Maple Leafs have let teams know they will take back salary in a Phil Kessel trade, but there is a limit…

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