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Rumors VI: Blackhawks, Yakupov, Oilers and Panthers

Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Source saying the Blackhawks are kicking tires on a group of rental, depth defensemen. They have cap issues for next season, and will have to more at least one big name player, but that…

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Rumors V: Canucks, Sharks, Sens, Isles, Avs, Leafs and Blues

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are dealing with a bunch of injuries. They are potential buyers, but don't plan on giving up high draft picks for short-term help. Needs: they have been looking for a top-six forward for a…

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Rumors and Video: Panthers, Milbury, Scouting and Top Dmen

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant on how any potential trade won't involve their young assets. “I don’t foresee that happening,” Gallant said, per CBS Radio Miami. “We’re staying the course. We’re going to play…

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Rumors III: Jets, Panthers, Bruins, Flames and Canucks

Gary Lawless: The Jets are looking for a top-nine forward and the Panthers are looking for depth on the blueline. The Panthers have Sean Bergenheim to offer up, and the Jets have Paul Postma, Jay Harrison and Adam Pardy.  Bergenheim…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Kings

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Dennis Seidenberg has heard the rumors. “People have mentioned those rumors to me, but all I can do at the end of the day is play hockey and work hard. That’s what makes you strong,”…

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Rumors I: Panthers, Jets, Hurricanes, Sabres, Flames and Canadiens

TSN Insider Trading:  LeBrun: Panthers Sean Bergenheim could be traded by Monday. He's asked for a trade and GM Dale Tallon is trying. The Jets, Canucks and Canadiens have shown interest. The asking price is thought to be a third…

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Injuries: Jets, Habs, Oilers, Flyers, Hawks, Leafs, Isles and More

Ken Wiebe: Jets Blake Wheeler left after blocking a Matt Niskanen shot off the inside of his left leg. Arpon Basu: Canadiens Alexei Emelin will be out at least a week, but it could be more. Sergei Gonchar should be…

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Rumors VIII: Glencross Submits Trade List … Teams are Calling

Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Curtis Glencross admits that he's been asked to provide the list of teams he'd accept a trade too. He wouldn't say how many teams were on the list. “We play for the 20 guys…

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Rumors VII: Gomez, Jets, O’Reilly, Chara and the Stars

Craig Custance of ESPN: Surveying 10 agents on the three most commonly listed teams on players no-trade lists: 1. Edmonton (5 first place votes) 2. Winnipeg (4 first place votes) 3. Buffalo (1 first place vote) 4. Ottawa and Toronto…

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Rumors VI: Hurricanes, Panthers, Kings, Sharks, Leafs and Canadiens

Craig Custance of ESPN: Acquiring a first round pick is getting harder these days. “The second-round pick has become the currency of choice on deadline day,” said one Western Conference executive. “The first-round-pick trend has moved to second-round picks.” The Hurricanes…

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Rumors V: Blackhawks, Devils, Jackets, Rangers, Jets, Oilers and Jagr

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Two areas of concern for the Blackhawks:1) lack of depth on defense 2) power play. GM Stan Bowman need to bring in a Dman before the deadline, a 5th-6th guy. Rosen doesn't think Devils GM…

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Rumors IV: Panthers, Bruins and Flyers

Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel: Panthers GM Dale Tallon. “The key for us is to stay the course. We’re building something special here and I like the direction we’re going,” Tallon said before the Panthers faced the Maple Leafs…

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