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Trade: Red Wings Acquire Zidlicky from Devils for Pick

The New Jersey Devils trade Marek Zidlicky to the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional 2016 3rd round pick. The pick would become a 2nd if they get to the Stanley Cup final. If they reach the Eastern Conference finals,…

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Trade: Blackhawks Send Smith to Sharks for Desjardins

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Ben Smith and a 2017 7th round pick to the San Jose Sharks for forward Andrew Desjardins. The Sharks are retaining some salary. The 26-year old Smith was drafted 169th of the 6th round of…

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Rumors XIII: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Sharks, Stars, Oilers and More

  Talk seems to be heating up on BUF's Stewart... Some discussion on Cbus' Wisniewski picking up a bit... Sharks still dangling Niemi, Kennedy — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 2, 2015 Five teams in on Chris Stewart right now. —…

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Rumors XII: Phaneuf, Zidlicky and Beleskey

If Wings don't land Phaneuf, they'll try to acquire right-shooting Marek Zidlicky from New Jersey.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) March 2, 2015 As of now, Wings feel price too high on Phaneuf. Won't go anywhere unless price drops.— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun)…

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Trade: Blues Acquire Zbynek Michalek from Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Zbynek Michalek and a conditional third round pick to the St. Louis Blues for Maxim Letunov. The Coyotes retained part of Michalek's salary. The 32-year old Michalek was undrafted. The pending UFA carries a…

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Rumors XI: Phaneuf, Wings, O’Reilly and Leopold

From @sportsnet - #NHLTrade: @JSportsnet says a deal involving Phaneuf is not likely until after July 1st. http://t.co/WPP0s00TCp — WGR 550 (@WGR550) March 2, 2015 Told that #Leafs are asking that Detroit's first-round pick be included in a deal for…

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Trade: Canadiens Acquire Brian Flynn From Sabres for a Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have traded forward Brian Flynn to the Montreal Canadiens for 2016 5th round draft pick. The 26-year old Flynn was undrafted. He carries a $637,500 salary cap hit. Brian Flynn gives Canadiens some depth at centre, shoots…

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Rumors X: Michalek, Blues, Oilers, Sabres, Kings, Bruins, Ducks and Pens

  Not done but STL still working on deal for ARI D Zbynek Michalek. ZM currently injured (concussion) but conditional pick(s) could work. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2015 Looks like Michalek to Blues is close to being done.…

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Rumors IX: Leafs (video), Oilers, Canadiens, Blues, Devils and Blue Jackets

Kessel on the move? @mike_p_johnson and @RealKyper weigh in. #NHLTrade http://t.co/Lf0PV08qHG — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 2, 2015 I would be surprised if EDM make another move today. If so, minor moves only. — Mark Spector (@SportsnetSpec) March 2, 2015 Some…

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Rumors VIII: Blackhawks, Kings, Ducks, Bruins, Coyotes and Leafs

Blackhawks listening on Rantta but not shopping him... if someone offers up a deal that makes sense, perhaps. But Chicago not pushing it — Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) March 2, 2015 I usually hate reporting what's NOT happening, but LA has…

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Rumors VII: Flames, Sens, Bruins, Kings, Leafs, Pens and Oilers

Pierre LeBrun: The Flames now have five draft picks in the top 80. Could use one of the picks on a defenseman before deadline, but they won't overpay. Pierre LeBrun: The Flames acquired draft picks could be valuable in other…

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Trade: Canadiens Acquire Jeff Petry from Oilers for Picks

#NHLTrade: @FriedgeHNIC reports the @CanadiensMTL have acquired @PetryJ from the Oilers. http://t.co/8t09yKGeTL— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 2, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Jeff Petry to the Montreal Canadiens for 2015 2nd round pick and a conditional 2015 5th round pick.…

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