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Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Lightning, Jets, and Sabres

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Bruce Boudreau and the teams 1-7-2 start. “I really don’t like commenting on rumors, but I will say this, we were one game away from the Final just five…

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Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Blues, Wild, Devils and More

On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Tyler Johnson was given yesterday off for "body maintenance." Coach Jon Cooper said that Johnson availability for tonight is "on the fence" and a call up could be coming. Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies

Roster Notes ... Alain Poupart: Panthers Jaromir Jagr indicated that he won't play tonight. Coach Gerard Gallant wouldn't rule him out and called him "very questionable." Arpon Basu: Alex Semin will be a healthy scratch for the Canadiens again. Leafs…

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GIFs: Some Clips From The Past Two Nights

From last nights action Stars Jamie Benn ... Jamie Benn continues to be unreal. #VANvsDAL https://t.co/aFi6rTQhrT — NHL (@NHL) October 30, 2015 another look pic.twitter.com/ebjpZqePmw — Stephanie (@myregularface) October 30, 2015 Canadiens P.K. Subban and Carey Price ... How did…

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Rumors II: Predators, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Wings and Leafs

On the Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) There are ongoing contract extension talks with Seth Jones's agent, but there is nothing imminent. On Blue Jackets and Ducks ... Craig Custance: When the Blue Jackets were looking for…

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Rumors: Flames and Red Wings

On the Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: This week's trade rumors for the Flames involve Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell. “Whenever teams are losing (trade talk happens),” surmised Russell on Wednesday after the team’s morning skate at Ottawa’s…

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Injuries: Oilers, Coyotes, Jackets, Flyers, Sens, Panthers and More

On the Oilers ... Mark Spector: The Oilers put Jordan Eberle (shoulder) on the LTIR. Bob Stauffer: Eberle and Matt Hendricks were skating with the main group at practice yesterday. Bob Stauffer: Eberle is on schedule and hasn't had any…

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Rumors: Flames, Kings, and Coyotes

On the Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Flames GM Brad Treliving was on TSN 1200 radio yesterday and cautioned that making trades isn't always the answer. “Going out and just saying, ‘Ok, you’re going to trade your…

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Injuries: Coyotes, Panthers, Oilers, Canucks, Senators and More

On the Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the AZ Republic: Coyotes center Martin Hanzal and Antoine Vermette both missed Tuesday's game with lower-body injuries. Coach Dave Tippettt said there is a "good chance" that they are able to return on…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 3

For the second week in a row, the Montreal Canadiens swept all first place voteing. The Washington Capitals had a clean sweep of all second place votes. The NY Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks jumped into the top 10 this week.…

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GIFs: Four From The Goalies Last Night

Looking at saves made by Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky, Sabres Chad Johnson, Oilers Cam Talbot, and Kings Jonathan Quick from last night's action. This is why Bobrovsky was the first star last night. https://t.co/ihFdqSzGgA— NHL (@NHL) October 28, 2015 1.…

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Rumors II: Ducks, Kings, Flames, Canuck, Jackets and Leafs

Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: At next months GM meeting, and at the Board of Governors meeting in December, will have the compensation for fired coach and executives on the agendas. The hope is that it will…

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