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Rumors III: Flyers and Bruins

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers would gladly trade Braydon Coburn (1 year left with a $4.5 million cap hit), Luke Schenn (1 year left with a $3.6 million cap hit) and Nicklas Grossmann (1 year left with a…

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Rumors II: Habs, Oilers, Caps, Wild, Sabres, Ducks and Scouting

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Hearing that Canadiens prospect Zach Fucale could be available in the summer as he'd be no more than a backup to Carey Price. Can bet the Oilers would be interseted. The Oilers wanted to draft…

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Rumors I: Blackhawks and Maple Leafs

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that as far as he knows, there was nothing to the rumors about the in-fighting in the Blackhawks dressing room. Mark Lazerus: Multiple sources saying there was no recent fist fights between Blackhawks.…

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Videos: Press Conferences From Nonis and Kekalainen After Trade

Dave Nonis press conference after the Maple Leafs traded David Clarkson to the Blues Jackets for Nathan Horton. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen after the trade.

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Rumors XI: Blackhawks, Bozak, Avs, Rangers, Oilers, Blues and Senators

Chris Kuc: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they are "getting pretty close" to making a trade. The Fourth Period: There is reportedly considerable interest in Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak. Bozak has three years left at a cap hit of $4.2…

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Rumor X: Hawks, Rangers, Jets, Caps, Canes, Ducks, Wings and Kings

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Antoine Vermette isn't the only option for the Blackhawks, who have already made a bunch of calls and are pro-active on several fronts. The Jets and Rangers may also be keeping an eye on Vermette. The…

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Trade: Maple Leafs Send Clarkson to Blue Jackets for Horton

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded David Clarkson to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Nathan Horton. The 30-year old Clarkson went undrafted. Clarkson has five years left on his deal with a $5.25 million cap hit. His buyout proof contract.…

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Trade: The Panthers Acquire Jaromir Jagr From The Devils

The New Jersey Devils have traded Jaromir Jagr to the Florida Panthers for a 2015 2nd round pick and a conditional 2016 3rd round pick. The 43-year old Jagr was drafted 5th overall in the 1990 draft by the Pittsburgh…

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Trade: Maple Leafs-Blackhawks Make Minor League Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Spencer Abbott to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman T.J. Brennan. The 26-year old, 5' 9" Abbott went undrafted. The 25-year old was drafted 31st overall in the second round of the 2007 draft…

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Trade: Blues Acquire Adam Cracknell From Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded winger Adam Cracknell to the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. The 29-year old Cracknell was drafted 279th overall in the ninth round of the 2004 draft by the Flames. He carries a $600,000…

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Injuries: Giordano, Zetterberg, Kane, Phaneuf And Many More

Derek Willis: Flames coach Bob Hartley said that Mark Giordano is still being evaluated and hasn't been ruled out for tomorrow. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skating for the first time since Saturday. Andy Strickland: Some doctors feel that…

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Rumors IX: Blackhawks, Kings, Red Wings, Avalanche and Flyers

Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The Blackhawks have entered the trade market, joining the Rangers who were waiting for the prices to come down to their liking. It's hard to see the Rangers winning a bidding war over the…

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