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Rumors: Don’t Expect Major Changes For The Penguins

Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Penguins made major changes last offseason after their second round loss to the Rangers - replacing Ray Shero and Dan Bylsma, and overhauling their roster. It won't happen this time around. GM…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 25th 2015

The Blackhawks and Flames close out their series. Highlights from last night's action. Islanders 3 - Capitals 1: Series tied 3-3. Red Wings 4 - Lightning 0: Detroit leads series 3-2. Blackhawks 4 - Predators 3: Chicago wins series 4-2.…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Jets, Sharks, Devils and Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins vacant GM position is Don Sweeney's to lose. "You could throw huge names out there as candidates for this GM job, and there are some out there that are interesting, especially brilliant, young assistant…

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Rumors I: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli Not Afraid To Make Moves

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Taylor Hall on the hiring of Peter Chiarelli. “I don’t know what his plan is, but he’s not afraid to make trades. He’s traded young players before,” said Hall, referring to the Boston…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 24th 2015

Highlights from last night's action. The Rangers eliminate the Penguins. Senators 5 - Canadiens 1: Montreal leads series 3-2. Rangers 2 - Penguins 1: New York wins series 4-1. Wild 4 - Blues 1: Minnesota leads series 3-2.

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Rumors III: Jets, Blues, Bruins and Sharks

Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have eight UFAs (Michael Frolik, Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak, Jim Slater, Jiri Tlusty, Matt Halischuk, T.J. Galiardi and Adam Pardy) this season, and four to deal with in 2016 - Andrew Ladd,…

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Rumors II: Panthers, Oilers, Bruins, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild and Hurricanes

Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida: It's more than likely that the Panthers will have a quiet free agency period. If they do look to sign anyone, it will likely to be depth for the AHL team. RFA Jimmy Hayes…

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Rumors I: Devils and the Maple Leafs

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello on trading their sixth overall pick at that this years draft. "You never say never to anything. But it's unlikely, unless there is something you can't refuse," Lamoriello said. "You never say…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 23rd 2015

Highlights from last night's action. Lightning 3 - Red Wings 2 OT: Series tied 2-2. Capitals 5 - Islanders 1: Capitals lead 3-2. Predators 5 - Blackhawks 2: Blackhawks lead 3-2. Canucks 2 - Flames 1: Flames lead 3-2.

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Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…

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Rumors and Videos: Bruins with a little Maple Leafs and Oilers

Your browser does not support iframes. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Mike Giardi thinks that if the Bruins traded Zdeno Chara, it would leave a big hole in their blueline. Joe Haggerty looks at the assets that trading Chara would bring…

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Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…

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