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Video: Should John Scott Be Suspended For Butt-End?

Sharks John Scott delivers a butt-end to Ducks Tim Jackman which knocked him out of the game. There was no penalty on the play. "I didn't see what happened on the ice. I just saw Tim laying there, and went and…

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Rumors: Stewart, Kassian, Bruins, Blues, Canucks and Maple Leafs

DJ  Bean of WEEI: Sabres Chris Stewart knows his name is in the rumor mill and tied to the Bruins. “I’€™d be lying if I haven’€™t heard it. You see it on Twitter every day,” Stewart told WEEI.com after Sunday’€™s…

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Injuries: Mumps, Blues, Lightning, Devils, Red Wings and Wild

Andrew Gross: Rangers confirm that Lee Stempniak has the mumps. He skated on his own yesterday and will skate with the team today. Josh Yohe: Penguins Steve Downie, Brandon Sutter and Thomas Greiss were getting tested for mumps yesterday. Jameson…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Dec. 22nd 2014

Six games last night. Nightly recap video in just over three minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Johnny Hockey records a hat trick in a 4-3 Flames win. Braden Holtby stops 38 of 39 in a 2-1 victory over…

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Morning Hits: Staal, Beauchemin, Komarov and Bartkowski’s Hit on Gionta

Dan Rosen: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said the Jordan Staal is real close to returning. He could return on December 29th against the Canadiens. Eric Stephens: Ducks Francois Beauchemin will be out tonight. Targeting their first game after the break.…

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Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, and Canucks

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Shinzawa thinks that the Oilers should target Kings backup goalie Martin Jones, but then adds to not expect it to happen. Either Taylor Hall or Jordan Eberle would look good in a Bruins uniform.…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sun. Dec. 21st 2014

Six games were played on Sunday. The Stars were down 5-2 in the second, but came back to beat the Oilers 6-5 in OT. Antti Raanta shutout the Leafs. Cam Talbot shutout the Hurricanes.

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Rumors II: Jackets, Coyotes, Kings, Sabres, Habs, Blues, and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets really want to keep pending UFA Nick Foligno ($3.08 million), and some think it might take more than five years and $25 million. He could look for a deal similar to…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Canucks, Oilers, Leafs, Preds and Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (answering questions in his mailbag) A T.J. Oshie deal is possible, and the Blues and Bruins are talking. Oshie would be a better fit with the Bruins than Loui Eriksson will ever be. Shane Doan doesn't…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Dec. 20th 2014

Five of 12 games last night need more than regulation time. Three were settle in overtime, and two required a shootout.

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Wings, Sabres, Stars, Caps, Oilers and Blues

Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The trading of Jay Harrison could be the first of many for the Hurricanes. Cam Ward's improved play could have teams calling. DeCock wonders though if they would better off keeping him. Andrej…

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Rumors I: Blues, Bruins and Canucks

Jeremy Rutherford: There has been lots of trade talk surrounding the Blues, but GM Doug Armstrong doesn't think they'll be as aggressive as some think. “I’m excited about our team,” Armstrong said. “I don’t think we’re going to be overly…

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