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Trade: Hurricanes Send Jiri Tlusty to the Jets

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Jiri Tlusty to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2016 3rd round pick and a conditional 2015 6th round pick. The 26-year old pending UFA was draft 13th overall in the 2006 draft by the…

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Trade: Maple Leafs Send Daniel Winnik to Pittsburgh

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Daniel Winnik to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2016 2nd round, 2015 4th round pick and Zach Sill. The 29-year old Winnik was drafted 265th of the 9th round of the 2004 draft by…

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Rumors and Video: Petry, Caps, Jagr, Letestu and Flyers Talk

The Fourth Period: The Oilers continue to listen to offers for defenseman Jeff Petry. The Kings, Lightning and Blackhawks recently scouted the Oilers and have been linked to Petry. The Red Wings, Bruins, Penguins and Ducks have all considered him.…

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Rumors IX: Wisniewski’s List, Vermette and Friedman’s Thoughts

Aaron Portzline: Have been told that James Wisniewski's list of 10 no-trade teams was created in a way to make it difficult for the Blue Jackets to trade him. On the list are teams that have no salary cap room…

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Rumors VIII: Hope Smoke Edition – Maple Leafs and the Jets

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN radio yesterday: "If Phaneuf, Kessel & all these guys who don't appreciate answering these questions didn't want to answer these questions then maybe they should have collectively worked harder & put themselves in a better playoff position…

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Rumors VII: Flyers, Stars, Flames, Caps, Wild and Kings

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Trade talk is getting louder with regards to Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn. If Kimmo Timonen is to return on Saturday, they are going to have to move a defenseman as Timonen would give…

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Rumors VI: Bruins, Blues, Panthers, Ducks and Leafs

Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: The Bruins are in a position to make an impactful move or two. The Bruins can put David Krejci and Kevan Miller on the LTIR to create some extra cap space. Gary Bettman doesn't think…

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Rumors V: Wild, Sabres, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Wild will likely be buyers at the deadline (added Sean Bergenheim after article was posted). The Wild's blueline has been hit with some injuries. They don't need someone like Andrej Sekera, thought it would be…

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Rumors IV: Sharks, Leafs, Pens, Lightning, Islanders and Flames

Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks players are trying to ignore the rumors as they are out of their control. Reports that Sharks are offering up Tyler Kennedy, Andrew Desjardins, James Sheppard and Tye McGinn. Antti Niemi…

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Rumors III: Ryder, Jagr, Boychuk, Daley, Cole, Horcoff and Garbutt

Tom Gulitti: Michael Ryder's agent has spoken with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello about his situation. They haven't directly asked for a trade. Ryder: "We said whatever is best for both sides. (Lamoriello) knows I want to play and it's his decision…

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Rumors II: Rumblings – Devils, Bruins, Stars and Rangers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It seems as if teams are waiting until Sunday or Monday to make moves on rental players. "No one wants to blink yet," said one Eastern Conference team executive Tuesday. This year's draft picks are holding…

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Rumors and Videos: HC@Noon on Lupul … Haggerty on Bruins

Hockey Central @ Noon: Can the Maple Leafs trade Joffrey Lupul?   Joe Haggerty: Will David Krejci's injury force the Bruins to make a deal? Your browser does not support iframes.    

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