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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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Rumors X: Scouting Lists For Seven Games

** Keep in mind that lists are usually taken from the assigned seating chart and not necessarily teams that show up. At this time of year, would assume that all teams are present though. ** Ed Tait: Scouting the Jets-Stars:…

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Injuries: Zetterberg, Krejci, Campbell, Phaneuf, Kane and More

Ansar Khan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg said that he's still having headaches and concussion symptoms (not calling it a concussion). They are not sure when he can return. Boston Bruins: David Krejci: "I know they said 4-6 weeks but I’m going…

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Trade: Wild Acquire Sean Bergenheim for 2016 Pick

The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Sean Bergenheim and 2016 7th round pick from the Florida Panthers for a 2016 3rd round pick. The 31-year old Bergenheim was drafted 22nd overall in the 2002 draft by the Islanders. He carries…

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Rumors IX: Maple Leafs Edition: Phaneuf, Polak, Lupul and Bernier

Steve Simmons: As of now, the Maple Leafs don't have any offers of consequence for players that are not pending UFAs. (tweet posted at 2:42 PM) Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf on trade rumors. “It…

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Rumors VIII: Penguins, Canadiens and Bruins Interested in Lupul?

Sportsnet 960 Radio: Elliotte Friedman yesterday on Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul.  (transcribed by Mark Easson, myNHLtraderumors) "Heard last year that Montreal has asked about him and Toronto may deal him. I met with Dave Nonis in the summer, I asked…

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Rumors VII: Jackets Ask Wisniewski for List, Islanders and Wild

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets James Wisniewski has a modified no-trade list where he can name 10 teams he won't accept a trade too. The Blue Jackets asked him to submit a list last Monday, the…

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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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