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Trade: Canadiens Send Sekac To Ducks For Smith-Pelly

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Jiri Sekac to the Anaheim Ducks for Devante Smith-Pelly. The 22-year old Sekac was signed by the Canadiens in the offseason and carries a $1.35 million cap hit. The 22-year old Smith-Pelly was drafted by…

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Rumors VI: Devils, Hawks, Jackets, Habs, Pens, Sens and Handzus

Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello won't talk about his deadline plans. “That's something that is not even on the agenda tonight,” he said. “Right now, we're just trying to feel good about the win.” Players say they are not…

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Rumors V: Bruins Edition – Krejci, Stewart, Chiarelli, Julien and Neely

Dan Rosen: Does David Krejci injury crush the Bruins playoff hopes or does it force GM Peter Chiarelli to get creative to fill the hole? Krejci to the LTIR would create some cap space to work with. Going to be…

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Rumors IV: Coyotes, Sens, Wings, Capitals and Jets

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: It's going to be a long week for some of the Coyotes with the trade deadline a week away. "I think anybody would be lying if they told you it wasn't in the back…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins and Flames

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There is no plan for the Hurricanes to trade either Jordan or Eric Staal at the moment. A source said that GM Ron Francis called Jordan on Sunday to let him know that a potential trade…

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Rumors II: Bernier, Lupul, Timonen and Del Zotto

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Jonathan Bernier's agent, Pat Brisson tells PHT that there is nothing report when in comes to a contract extension for the pending RFA. “Nothing is going on with Jon Bernier right now. His contract…

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Rumors I: Wisniewski, Penguins, Lightning and Oilers

Aaron Portzline: Two different sources said tonight that the Blue Jackets are shopping defenseman James Wisniewski. They are trying to trade him before Monday's deadline. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins will be buyers, but they have limited cap space.…

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Injuries: Mason, Emery, Okposo, Petry, Zetterberg and Krejci

Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall doesn't think that Steve Mason can play until Saturday, but Thursday could be a possibility. Frank Seravalli: Flyers Ray Emery is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and didn't travel with the team. Arthur Staple:…

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Rumors VII: 26 Scouting NJ-ARI, Bruins and HC@Noon Video

Rich Chere: There are 26 scouts listed on the seating chart for the Devils-Coyotes game: Flames (4), Stars (2), Red Wings (2), Blackhawks (2), Blues (2), Islanders (2), Sharks, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Panthers, Capitals, Rangers, Avalanche, Senators, Wild, Coyotes…

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Rumors VI: Targets and Interest, Bryzgalov, Lupul and Phaneuf

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Hottest trade targets and teams that might be interested.Daniel Winnik: Would be a steal if the Leafs could get a 2nd round pick for him. The Rangers have been scouting him.Ryan O'Reilly: Most likely…

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Injuries: Updates On Over 16 Players Including Some Big Names

Dan Murphy: Canucks GM Jim Benning didn't give a timetable for Ryan Miller's return. He said they are prepared to go with Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom for weeks if need be. Elliotte Friedman: Markstrom was an emergency call-up, so…

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Video: Senators Jared Cowen Suspended for Three Games

The NHL has suspended Ottawa Senators defenseman Jared Cowen for three games for interference for a late hit on Florida Panthers forward Jussi Jokinen. There was no apparent injury on the play. Cowen has been suspended once before. Bruce Garroich:…

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