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Rumors II: Oilers, Blues and Bruins

Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers biggest need is obviously on the blueline and in net, but that doesn't mean they won't be looking at some forwards. The Oilers could use a middle-six forward that is able to…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching and GM Positions

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are down to four finalists for their vacant GM position. The Rangers are not granting teams permission to talk to assistant GM Jeff Gorton. Ray Shero was of interest, but he's been hired by…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 5th 2015

Highlights from both games last night. The Blackhawks open up a 3-0 lead. The Flames tie it late and win it in OT. Blackhawks 1 - Wild 0: Chicago leads series 3-0. Flames 4 - Ducks 3: Anaheim leads series…

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Rumors III: Senators, Stars, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Coyotes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have started contract talks with pending UFA goalie Andrew Hammond. "I have been in touch with Ottawa, however nothing is imminent," Plante said in a text message early Monday morning. "Andrew is…

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Rumors II: Devils and Flyers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Lou Lamoriello on if he's being pushed upstairs. "I don't know if I'm getting pushed upstairs. This (Devils president) has been my job since I've been here. Right now what I've done is appoint a general…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Ribeiro and Matthews

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings don't really have any cap concerns for next season, but they have the option to create more space if they want. Three questions for the Red Wings.1. Will they buy out Stephen Weiss?…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 4th 2015

Only one game was on the NHL playoff schedule last night. Capitals 1 - Rangers 0. Washington leads series 2-1.

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Rumors III: O’Connor, Flyers, Stars and Red Wings

Louis Jean: Matt O'Connor continues to talk with the Senators, Canucks and Rangers. He is wanting to work with a goalie coach that could take him to the next level. Tom Dougherty of CSN Philly: (Q and A) Feeling that…

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Rumors II: Blues Offseason Notes

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: (chat) Rutherford thinks there could be two or three players swapped out via trade or free agency.Asked about Evgeni Malkin coming to the Blues - Don't see how a Malkin trade is…

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Rumors I: Babcock and Holland Travelling … Chiarelli Talked to McLellan

Peter Wallner of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and GM Ken Holland drove together from Detroit to Grand Rapids yesterday to watch the Griffens-Marlies game. Holland: "We talked a little bit," he said. "Lots about this team (Griffins) and…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 3rd 2015

Highlights for three games from yesterday. Lightning 6 - Canadiens 2: Series tied at 1-1. Blackhawks 4 - Wild 1: Chicago leads series 2-0. Ducks 3 - Flames 0. Anaheim leads series 2-0.

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Rumors II: Sabres, Islanders and Maple Leafs

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) Potential Sabres lines for next season: Evander Kane-Sam Reinhart-?, Matt Moulson-Zemgus Girgensons-Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno-Jack Eichel-Brian Gionta, and Nicholas Deslauriers-Cody McCormick-?. A top-line right winger is the biggest need for the Sabres. Having…

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