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Rumors III: Jets, Blues, Bruins and Sharks

Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have eight UFAs (Michael Frolik, Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak, Jim Slater, Jiri Tlusty, Matt Halischuk, T.J. Galiardi and Adam Pardy) this season, and four to deal with in 2016 - Andrew Ladd,…

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Rumors II: Panthers, Oilers, Bruins, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild and Hurricanes

Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida: It's more than likely that the Panthers will have a quiet free agency period. If they do look to sign anyone, it will likely to be depth for the AHL team. RFA Jimmy Hayes…

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Rumors I: Devils and the Maple Leafs

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello on trading their sixth overall pick at that this years draft. "You never say never to anything. But it's unlikely, unless there is something you can't refuse," Lamoriello said. "You never say…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 23rd 2015

Highlights from last night's action. Lightning 3 - Red Wings 2 OT: Series tied 2-2. Capitals 5 - Islanders 1: Capitals lead 3-2. Predators 5 - Blackhawks 2: Blackhawks lead 3-2. Canucks 2 - Flames 1: Flames lead 3-2.

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Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…

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Rumors and Videos: Bruins with a little Maple Leafs and Oilers

Your browser does not support iframes. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Mike Giardi thinks that if the Bruins traded Zdeno Chara, it would leave a big hole in their blueline. Joe Haggerty looks at the assets that trading Chara would bring…

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Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 22nd 2015

Highlights from last night's action, including the Ducks eliminating the Jets. Senators 1 - Canadiens 0: Montreal leads series 3-1. Rangers 2 - Penguins 1 OT: New York leads series 3-1. Blues 6 - Wild 1: Series tied at 2-2.…

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Video: The Players’ POV with Daniel Carcillo

Daniel Carcillo may be disliked by many, but what he's saying should heard by as many people as possible. Daniel Carcillo in the Players Tribune: On the passing of friend Steve Montador My best friend in hockey, Steve Montador, was…

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News: Peter Chiarelli Meeting With Oilers

Elliotte Friedman: Former Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is in Edmonton meeting with the Oilers. Question is, what position are they discussing? Is the President of Hockey Operations an option? Chiarelli flew there today. Mark Spector: Assuming that Chiarelli is interviewing…

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Injuries: Canucks, Ducks, Lightning, Preds, Pens, Caps, Bruins, Sens and Habs

Renaud Lavoie: Canucks Alex Burrows has a broken rib. Eric Stephens: Ducks Nate Thompson is still day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He is improving, but coach Bruce Boudreau won't commit to him for Game 4. Bryan Burns: Lightning's Jason Garrison: "I…

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Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes

Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…

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