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Playoff Matchups and Races as of March 25th

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: Nightly NHL Recap for March 24th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – eight games were on the schedule. Wild 2 - Islanders 1 SO Kings 4 - Rangers 2 Blues 3 - Penguins 2 OT Blue Jackets 5 - Ducks 3 Coyotes 5 - Wings 4…

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Rumors IV: Buyout Candidates, Williams, Flyers and Rozsival

Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report: Top 10 players that are most likely be bought out this summer: 1. Mike Richards (LA) 2. Cody Hodgson (BUF) 3. Niklas Backstrom (MIN) 4. Colin Greening (OTT) 5. Viktor Stalberg (NSH) 6. R.J. Umberger…

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News: Canucks Sign Chris Tanev To Five-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed Chris Tanev to a five-year contract extension worth $22.25 million, a $4.45 million cap hit. The deal includes a limited no-trade clause. The 25-year old defenseman signed a free agent out of Rochester Institute of…

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Mar. 24th

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 III: Ducks, Stafford, Tarasenko, Blues and Bailey

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Ducks added James Wisniewski, Jiri Sekac, Simon Despres, Tomas Fleischmann and Korbinian Holzer before the deadline, and GM Bob Murray knew it would take some time to settle. “Yeah, I don’t look for immediate results…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Senators

Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes GM Don Maloney has granted goalie coach Sean Burke permission to speak with other teams about management positions. Burke has already had talks with seven or eight teams, with more talks planned. "I…

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Rumors I: Ilya Kovalchuk Wants To Return To NHL?

Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: Source told Finland's Iltalehti that Ilya Kovalchuk has had talks with SKA management about leaving the KHL to return to the NHL for the 2016-17 season. The report says that financial issues in the KHL…

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Injuries: Dupuis, Datsyuk, Pearson, MacArthur, Lupul and More

Stephen Whyno: The Penguins announce that Pascal Dupuis (blood clots) will not play the rest of the season. He won't get clearance until June. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk doesn't think that he'll play tonight. He's had a lingering…

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Playoff Matchups and Races as of March 24th

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: Nightly NHL Recap for March 23rd 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – seven games were on the schedule. The Senators pass the Bruins for the last playoff spot in the East. Kings 3 - Devils 1 Blackhawks 3 - Hurricanes 1 Wild 2 - Maple Leafs…

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College Free Agent: Matt O’Connor Profile

 Image from bu.edu Matt O'Connor Age: 23 Position: G Height: 6' 6" Weight: 205 lbs School: Boston University Class: Junior Date of Birth: 1992-02-14 Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario Craig Custance of ESPN: As of a couple weeks ago, at least 14…

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