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Rumors II: Ryder, Hurricanes, Bozak, Avs and Flames

Tom Gulitti: Pending Devils UFA Michael Ryder was finally able to get back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the past seven games. He has six goals and 12 assists in 42 games. Ryder said he hasn't…

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Rumors I: Leafs, Canadiens, Vermette and Panthers

RDS: (through google translate) The Maple Leafs are interested in Canadiens Michael Bournival and Christian Thomas. Brian Wilde: It would take three or four pieces for the Canadiens to get Phil Kessel. If the Leafs want Bournival and Thomas, the…

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Injuries: Sharks, Devils, Canucks, Coyotes, Panthers and Stars (video)

Kevin Kurz: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic was skating yesterday and is adament that he doesn't have a concussion. Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said there is "not a chance" that Ryane Clowe will play again this season and he doesn't know…

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Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…

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Rumors VI: Kings, Leafs, Flyers and Sharks

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The next few weeks will determine if the Kings will be buyers or sellers. Needs/Available: They could use a top-four defenseman, though a source suggested yesterday that it's unlikely to happen. The Kings have to plan…

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Rumors V: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Red Wing and Canucks

Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Can look the Jets-Sabres trade and basically say that the Jets got Evander Kane for Drew Stafford (rental), Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and a first round pick - two good prospects and a bottom-third first rounder.…

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Rumors IV: Leafs, Canadiens, Pens, Jets, Bruins, Capitals and Flyers

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: it's unlikely the Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf are moved before the trade deadline. Phaneuf could be a week away from returning to the lineup. McKenzie: the Canadiens are looking to make a hockey deal. Lars…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Kings, Hawks, Coyotes, Flames, Canucks and More

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers should go after Kings goalie Martin Jones. They have the Penguins 1st round pick from the David Perron trade, and if it takes a prospect as well, so be it. The Blackhawks are…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…

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Injuries: Flyers, Jets, Coyotes, Jackets, Stars, Panthers and Lightning

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers Luke Schenn expects to play tonight. He was a late scratch on Tuesday with an upper-body injury. “I just tweaked something a little bit and wasn’t able to go in Montreal,” Schenn said. “Actually,…

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Rumors VII: Penguins, Jets, Wild, Canadiens and Olympics

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins are looking add forward and defenseman, or at least one of them. They are keeping an eye on Maple Leafs Daniel Winnik and Mike Santorelli, but they aren't alone. It is believed that the…

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