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Quick Hits II: Pearson, Lander, Malkin, Datsyuk, Hedman and More

Andy Tonge: The Kings signed Tanner Pearson to two-year, $2.8 million contract extension. Dennis Bernstein: A good bridge deal for the Kings and Pearson. He can sign a nice long-term contract next summer if he has a solid 2015-16 season. Bob…

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Rumors: Flyers, Sabres, Penguins and Blues

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers big need is a No. 1 defenseman, but due to their salary cap issues, GM Ron Hextall said that player would have to come from within. Top prospects on their blueline include…

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Quick Hits: Penguins, Lightning, Panthers, Hurricanes and Predators

NHL on NBC: Penguins players have won the Art Ross Trophy 15 of the past 26 seasons: Mario Lemieux 6, Jaromir Jagr 5, Sidney Crosby 2 and Evgeni Malkin 2. Aaron Ward: "The NHLPA and State of Tennessee have reached…

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Injuries: Tarasenko, Hamilton, St. Louis, Letang, Sekera, Kane and More

Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Blues Vladimir Tarasenko and Alexander Steen are day-to-day with lower body injuries. Tarasenko has been ruled out for tonight, but coach Ken Hitchcock wouldn't say whether Steen will play or not. “Lower-body, day-to-day,” Hitchcock said. “That’s…

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Playoff Matchups and Races as of April 2nd

A look at the playoff matchups for the Eastern and Western Conferences heading into tonight's action. Eastern Conference playoff races - (images from Damian Echevarrieta @Ech28) Western Conference playoff races

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Video: NHL Highlights for April 1st 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – four games were on the schedule. Sabres 4 - Maple Leafs 3 Flyers 4 - Penguins 1 Ducks 5 - Oilers 1 Sharks 5 - Avalanche 1

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2015 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 25

The Minnesota Wild take over top spot this ween in our consensus rankings. Three teams received first place votes. Five teams were ranked in the top two and eight teams in the top three. With seven rankings this week, we were…

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Apr. 1st

A daily look at the teams that are currently outside the playoffs and that would be apart of the NHL draft lottery. Included are their point totals, odds of winning the draft lottery, games played and their remaining schedule.

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Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Though it's currently on the backburner, locking up pending RFA Dougie Hamilton should be a top priority for the Bruins. Hamilton is currently out with a shoulder injury. He's recorded 42 points in 72 games this…

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Injuries: Sharks, Hedman, St. Louis, Connolly, Miller and More

Image from @KyleWIIM of Red Wings Drew Miller Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic may miss only one more game with his lower-body injury. Micro Mueller is likely out the remainder of the season with a left…

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Video: Dustin Byfuglien Delivers A Big Cross-Check

Jets Dustin Byfuglien will definitely be having a talk with the NHL's Department of Player Safety about his cross-check on Rangers JT Miller. Update: Hearing set for Thursday. Do you think Byfuglien SHOULD be suspended, if so, how many games?…

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Playoff Matchups and Races as of April 1st

A look at the playoff matchups for the Eastern and Western Conferences heading into tonight's action. Eastern Conference playoff races - (images from Damian Echevarrieta @Ech28) Western Conference playoff races

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