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Rumors: Flames, Lightning, and Stars

Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040 radio on the possibility of Steven Stamkos to Calgary trade. “Well, listen. Certainly Treliving, I think, has been on the phone to a lot of teams, from what I can…

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Injuries: Ducks, Sharks, Panthers, Caps, Leafs and Lots More

Image from Man-Games Lost NHL ... On the Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ryan Getzlaf left the team yesterday to fly home to have a non-emergency appendectomy. He had been dealing with some pain on and off for…

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Morning Hits: Roenick and the Alligator, E. Kane and Burmistrov

Jeremy Roenick attempts to tackle an alligator. Randy Miller of NJ.com: Roenick on his attempt. "I just wish I would have grabbed it," he told NJ Advance Media on Monday night. "That would have been great. I had my hand…

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Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Maple Leafs, Flames and Senators

On the Ducks ... Dennis Bernstein: Ducks GM Bob Murray is trying to make a trade, but other teams aren't going to throw him a lifesaver. The Fourth Period: It's believed the Ducks GM Bob Murray is checking out the…

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Injuries: Blues, Jackets, Oilers, Isles, Coyotes, Wings and More

On the Blues ... Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Robby Fabbri will return to the lineup tonight, but defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk isn't quite ready to return from his groin injury. "We're getting there," he said. "It's…

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Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Flyers, Jackets, Sabres and Bruins

Fluto Shinzawa of Boston Globe: Both Ben Bishop and Steve Mason will be unrestricted free agents after the 2016-17 season, and both will likely to be looking for multi-year deals at over $6 million per season. GMs Steve Yzerman and…

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Injuries: Wild, Penguins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Flyers and Flames

On the Wild ... Michael Russo: Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk has a right knee injury. Dubnyk said it's sore, but has been told that it can't get worse by playing. There are no structural issues. He is confident that it…

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Video: Should Byfuglien Be Suspended For Hit On Pominville?

The league could be taking a look at Jets Dustin Byfuglien's hit on a helpless Jason Pominville. Byfuglien was given two minutes for boarding. Pominville was down for a few seconds, but was able to skate off on his own.…

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Rumors II: Blues, Flames, Ducks, Blue Jackets, and Keenan

On the Blues and Flames .... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Teams are calling the Blues and Flames as both teams have top four densemen that they could be willing to trade.The Blues are missing three of their top nine forwards…

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Rumors: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, Bruins and Canes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some league executives think the Lightning better get Steven Stamkos signed before the trade deadline or they are going to have a hard time re-signing him. “(After Feb. 29) you have to think his…

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Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Red Wings, Sabres, Sens and More

On the Lightning ... Eric Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning's Ben Bishop has been dealing with a minor issue for the past four or five games. “I’ve been dealing with a little something-something, so to be able to hopefully…

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Rumors II: Blues, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, and Panthers

On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: (after the announcement that Jaden Schwartz fractured his ankle and will be out at least 12 weeks) ... "My guess is that the Blues will now be further inclined to deal from their defensive…

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