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Videos: Leafs Still Shopping Players .. Have Done Well So Far

Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis isn't done shopping players. The Maple Leafs have done okay so far.

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Rumors VIII: Penguins, Jackets, Caps, Bruins, Rangers and Blackhawks

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins still need to add a second-pairing defenseman to play with Christian Ehrhoff.  They  also need that cushion of a second-pairing Dmen as Ehrhoff just returned from a concussion. The Penguins could…

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Rumors VII: Coyotes, Stars, Leafs, Pens, Hawks, Kings and Caps

Andy Strickland: With Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek believed to have a concussion, have been told that a trade involving him would likely have to involve a games played or playoff round condition. Andy Strickland: Coyotes GM Don Maloney may not…

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Rumors VI: Bruins, Kings, Ducks, Oilers, Pens, Sharks and Canes

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has talked trade with the Blues, Sabres and even the Maple Leafs. The asking prices have been too high, but they should start to drop for players like Chris Stewart as GM…

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Rumors V: O’Connor, Canucks, Oilers, Red Wings and Avalanche

TSN: Trade Bait: potentially on the move: 1. Antoine Vermette 2. Jeff Petry 3. Zbynek Michalek 4. Erik Cole 5. Chris Stewart 6. Curtis Glencross 7. Jaromir Jagr 8. Jay McClement 9. Jan Hejda 10. Tyler Bozak Darren Dreger of TSN: As…

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Rumors IV: Jagr, Ducks and Scouting NJ-CGY and ANA-OTT

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils Jaromir Jagr's ice time has dropped below 13 minutes the past two games (before last night), and he thinks "it's going to get worse" if he's not traded. “I think it might change the…

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Rumors III – Maple Leafs, Kings and Rangers

Renaud Lavoie: Conclusion after looking at today trades - the market is very expensive. Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jeremy Roenick on Sportsnet 590 criticized the Leafs lack of identity and questioned if they could trade Phil Kessel for a Grade…

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Rumors II: Blackhawks Edition – Possible Kane Replacements

Mark Spector: With Patrick Kane going on the LTIR, the Blackhawks have the equivalent of $7.5 million in cap space at the dealdine. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Eight forward targets for the Blackhawks to replace Patrick Kane. 1. Antoine…

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Rumors and Video – Darren Dreger on NHL Network

Darren Dreger on NHL Network on Jaromir Jagr, Patrick Kane, Boston Bruins, James Wisniewski and Matt O'Connor.

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Rumors XI: Blackhawks, Jets, Rangers, Wild and Coyotes

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blackhawks now hope to make a trade or two, and are among the teams interested in Antoine Vermette. The Jets, Rangers and a few others are also interested in Vermette. The Blackhawks have a list…

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Injuries: Kane out 12 weeks, Miller 4-6 weeks, Plus Lots of Updates

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Kane will be out 12 weeks after breaking his left clavicle. Chris Kuc: The Blackhawks put Patrick Kane on the LTIR and recall Teuvo Teravainen. Iain MacIntyre: Canucks Ryan Miller will be out four to six…

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Trade: Hurricanes Send Andrej Sekera to Kings For a 1st and Prospect

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded defenseman Andrej Sekera to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2015 conditional 1st round pick and prospect Roland McKeown. Elliotte Friedman: If the Kings make the playoffs this year, the Hurricanes get the first round…

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