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Rumors III: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Oilers, Capitals and Flames

Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline with the No. 1 priority being to clean up their cap situation and create some flexibility. They are opening up contract talks with Mike Santorelli and Cody…

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Rumors II: Flames, Panthers, Sens, Wild, Avs and Leafs

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Flames GM Brad Treliving won't move their young assets for a playoff run this season. The Panthers could look to obtain someone to help them get into the playoffs.Senators GM Bryan Murray shooting down the Craig Anderson trade…

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Rumors I: Leafs, Staal, Flyers, Lightning and Scouting

Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: On the Leafs after another loss. Some kind of trade must be made and two days from now is too late. These players have left management without a choice. There are obviously no easy long-term fixes…

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Injuries: Lightning, Sharks, Flyers, Devils, Coyotes, Leafs and More

Joe Smith: Lightning's Matt Carle is out six to eight weeks with a torn abductor muscle in his abdomen. Kevin Kurz: Sharks Justin Braun and Tommy Wingels were injured last night and will both be out awhile according to coach…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Jan. 19th, 2015

Highlights of last night's action in just over 4 minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski had a hand in all three goals in their win over the Wild. Islanders Nikolai Kulemin records three points…

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Video: Daniel Carcillo Suspended For Six Games

The NHL has suspended Chicago Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo for six games for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets Mathieu Perreault. It is the ninth time Carcillo has been suspended in his NHL career. He as also been fined three times. He'll forgeit $40,243.92…

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Rumors II: McKenzie On The Complications of Trading Ryan O’Reilly

Bob McKenzie of TSN: The Complications of the Avalanche trading Ryan O'Reilly. The Avalanche have quietly targeted a few specific teams about O'Reilly. The Sabres and Maple Leafs have been in the rumors, but confirmation on it has been hard…

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Rumors: Leafs, Flyers and Oilers

Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs haven't confirmed any of the trade chatter that is out there. Unidentified teams are interested in Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel.The Stars are interested in Joffrey Lupul. Ryan O'Reilly could be…

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Morning Hits: Carcillo, Top UFAs, Galchenyuk and Injury Updates

NHL Player Safety: Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo waived his right to an in-person hearing and will have a phone hearing today. Chris Johnston: Carcillo can still be suspended for more than five games. Mark Spector: The Oilers have hired ex-Oil Kings…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sun. Jan. 18th, 2015

Highlights of last night's action in just under two and a half minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Henrik Zetterberg has a four point night (3 goals and an assist) in Detroit's 6-4 win over the Sabres. Cody Eakin…

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Video and Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Sabres, Preds and Canucks

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Trade speculation is heating up. Avs Ryan O'Reilly with Jake Gardiner and possibly Tyler Bozak going back. Dion Phaneuf for Mike Richards. Nick Kypreos: The Maple Leafs and Sabres have shown interest in Avs…

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Rumors I: Vermette, Yandle, Kessel, Cole, O’Reilly and Stewart

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blackhawks, Canadiens and Bruins would be interested in Antoine Vermette. He'll get $6 million plus on the open market. Keith Yandle will be looking for a big raise from his current $5.25 million…

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