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Quick Hits: Waivers, Bertuzzi, Expectations, Rising GMs and Shanahan

Renaud Lavoie: The Flames put Brian McGrattan on waivers. Chad Graff: Stu Bickel cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa (AHL). Binghamton Senators: Reached a PTO agreement with Todd Bertuzzi. He's scheduled to report on Monday. Jonathan Willis of Sportsnet:…

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Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…

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Rumors I: Senators, Ducks, Red Wings, Coytoes, Wild and Bruins

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Source said yesterday that Senators GM Bryan Murray has been calling around trying to improve their offense. There is nothing imminent. It's a deal they need to make this month and not at the deadline as…

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Injuries: Flyers, Preds, Flames, Bruins, Red Wings and more

Frank Seravalli: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will have an update on Nicklas Grossmann today. Servalli guessing concussion. Jim Diamond: Predators Ryan Ellis left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Derek Willis: The Flames put Josh Jooris on the IR.…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Jan. 8th, 2015

Nightly recap video in just under three minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Roberto Luongo makes 32 saves in a 3-1 Panthers win in his return to Vancouver. Coyotes Mikkel Boedker scores twice and adds an assist in a…

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Rumors IV: Doan, Leafs, Bruins and Jets

8:15 PM: Since we already started with the Doan rumor, we might as well continue with it. Anyways here you go: #ShaneDoan, Antoine Vermette and 2nd round pick to @NHLJets for Evander Kane, Jay Harrison and 4th round pick #Coyotes—…

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Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers, Wild and Devils

Craig Custance of ESPN: Mike Babcock would be the long-term dream solution for the Maple Leafs behind the bench. Dan Bylsma could be another good fit, with Peter DeBoer another possibility. Their core of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson,…

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Morning Hits: Top 25 UFAs, Diving, Byfuglien, Canucks and Waivers

Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Top 25 potential unrestricted free agents: 1. Johnny Boychuk (NYI) 2. Marc Staal (NYR) 3. Christian Ehrhoff (PIT) 4. Carl Soderberg (BOS) 5. Mike Green (WSH) 6. Antoine Vermette (ARI) 7. Cody Franson (TOR)…

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Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Coyotes, Canucks, Penguins and Rangers

The Fourth Period: The Bruins and Coyotes have been talking trade of late, with the Bruins possibly targeting Keith Yandle. Coyotes GM Don Maloney may finally be ready to move Yandle and will be looking for package of young, NHL…

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Injuries: Jets, Caps, Wings, Flyers, Canucks, Flames and Devils

Paul Friesen: Jets Evander Kane practiced in a no-contact jersey yesterday. Gary Lawless: Kane will travel with the team on their road trip and hopes to play at some point. Alex Prewitt: Capitals Tom Wilson passed concussion protocols last night. He…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Wed. Jan. 7th, 2015

Nightly recap video of four games in just under four minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. A change of coach didn't help the Leafs last night. Patrice Bergeron score twice in a 3-2 Bruins win over the Penguins.

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