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Rumors II: Canucks, Jets, Panthers, 2017 Outdoor Game, Wild and Cap

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks president Trevor Linden on rumors that the Canucks are interested in Ryan O'Reilly, with the Avs interested in Alex Edler. "Alex is a foundational player for us. He’s a 25-minute, all-situation defenceman that…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Stars and Devils

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins want to keep pending UFA Carl Soderberg, but they won't be able to pay him top-two center money. The Bruins have $13.75 million committed to David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. If someone…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Wings, Avs, Ducks, Rangers, Isles, Bruins and Habs

Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Sources saying the Maple Leafs are getting plenty of trade offers. Can expect them to make some moves by the deadline, as the vultures are circling the team now. No Leafs player has a…

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Rumors I: Garrioch Roundup, Leafs and Blackhawks

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk should likely start picking up after the All-Star break ends on Tuesday. "There really isn't a lot going on," said a league executive. "At this point, I would think teams are waiting…

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Rumors III: Lists of Potential Trade Candidates

Darren Dreger of TSN: List of potential trade candidates leading up the deadline.Coyotes - Antoine Vermette (C), Keith Yandle (D), Zbnyek Michalek Sabres - Tyler Myers (D), Drew Stafford (RW) Maple Leafs -  Joffrey Lupul (LW), Jake Gardiner (D), Cody…

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs Edition

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Five potential landing spots for Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf and potential trade chips from those teams.Avalanche - Ryan O’Reilly, Joey Hishon, Nick Holden, Jamie McGinn Ducks - Matt Beleskey, Devante Smith-Pelly, Nick Ritchie, Shea Theodore, Nick…

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Rumors I: Habs, Sabres, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Lightning

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN radio said that most teams would be interested in Cody Franson and Andrej Sekera. It would probably cost a 2nd round pick and a decent prospect. The Kings, Ducks and Avalanche are teams in…

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Rumors III: Caps, Oilers, Canes, Lightning, Habs, Canucks, Preds and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Capitals have a big decision to make regarding Mike Green. He's currently their 5th defenseman and the pending UFA carries a $6.25 million cap hit. They could move him for a 2nd round…

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Rumors II: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: A source told the Star that the Maple Leafs are quietly shopping Dion Phaneuf, Phil Kessel and others exclusively to Western Conference teams. There is nothing imminent. Things could heat up after this weekend.…

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Rumors I: East Trade Candidates, Hurricanes, Sens and Brodeur

Allan Muir of SI: Potential trade candidates from Eastern Conference teams.Sabres: Jhonas Enroth, Michal Neuvirth, Drew Stafford, Torrey Mitchell and Chris Stewart. Hurricanes: Cam Ward, Andrej Sekera and Jiri Tlusty Devils: Jaromir Jagr, Marek Zidlicky, Martin Havlat, Steve Bernier, Michael…

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Morning Hits: Expansion, Rinaldo, Crosby, Johnson and Mason

Rick Westheard of TSN: Two NHL owners said that Las Vegas expansion would bring in at least $450 million in expansion fees. “It’s going to be between $450 million and $500 million. I bet it comes in at about $475…

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 20 Home Games: 2014-15

Our tracking of NHL home attendance continues, as we're looking at the 20 game mark for this season. Comparisons at the 10 game mark and where teams stood at the 20 game mark last season are also included. Thirteen teams…

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