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Rumors III: Canucks and the Kings

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks won't be trading away future assets according to GM Jim Benning. “I talk to other general managers in the league and have a feel for what’s going on,” Benning said. “But if…

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Rumors II: Kessel, Domi, Franson, Santorelli and Brodeur

Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Phil Kessel and his trade value on Prime Time Sports. “Kessel in the right circumstances could be very valuable,” said Kypreos. “He’s a difference maker that could win you a Stanley Cup in…

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Rumors I: The Wild Looking To Improve … Coyotes To Rebuild

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild will carry three goalies on their 23-man roster. GM Chuck Fletcher has been trying to make a move for weeks and will continue to look for pieces to improve his team. He…

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Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Wed. Jan. 14th, 2015

Highlights of last night's action in just under four minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Frederik Andersen shuts out the Leafs, while Corey Perry netted a hat trick. Braden Holtby blanked the Flyers 1-0.

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Suspension: Wild’s Ryan Suter Suspended For Two Games

The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter for two games for elbowing Pittsburgh Penguins forward Steve Downie. Downie left the game, but did not suffer a serious injury. Suter has no history of supplementary discipline. Do you think…

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Trade: Wild Acquire Goalie Devan Dubnyk For A Draft Pick

The Minnesota Wild have traded a 2015 3rd round pick to the Arizona Coyotes for goaltender Devan Dubnyk. The 28-year old Dubnyk was drafted 14th overall in the 2004 draft by the Oilers. He carries a $800,000 cap hit. Sarah…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 14

Four different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five. Seven different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…

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Rumors III: Wild, Kings, Wings, Seattle, Pens, Coyotes and Devils

TSNs Insider Trading: Sense from Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is that he doesn't have any intention of firing Mike Yeo. The Kings are looking at Senators Marc Methot and Hurricanes Andrej Sekera. The Fourth Period: The Red Wings are still…

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Rumors II: Panthers, Kings, Jets, Leafs, Preds, Lightning and Sabres

Hope Smoke: Panthers GM Dale Tallon: "We still have some young players in San Antonio that we want to get to & some guys we want to sign this summer" ... "We want to get better , but we're in the hunt…

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Rumors I: LeBrun on Kings, Hawks, Preds, Panthers and Bruins

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings and Justin Williams have stopped their contract talks. "Our intention is to leave negotiations until after the season," his agent Thane Campbell told ESPN.com via email Tuesday. "However, if they accepted our current position…

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Injuries: Howard, Coburn, Maatta, Komarov, Rinne and more

Brendan Savage of MLive: Red Wings Jimmy Howard has a slight groin tear and will be out for two to four weeks according to GM Ken Holland. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers Braydon Coburn will be out for four…

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