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Rumors II: Oilers, Stars, Penguins, Flyers, Bruins and Coyotes

Darren Dreger of TSN: A big move by the Oilers may have to wait until the offseason. Teams will have more flexibility to make bigger deals then. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle are not for sale now. Hall,…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Blues, Oilers, Habs, Leafs, Islanders and Wings

Pierre LeBrun: The Bruins may be interested in a Blues forward, but it's unknown if anything would happen. Jimmy Murphy: Multiple source saying that the Canadiens are among the teams that have inquired about Oilers Jordan Eberle. If the Canadiens…

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Morning Hits: Waivers and Injury Notes … Perry Leaves After Hit (GIF)

Bob McKenzie: The Devils put Damien Brunner on waivers. The Coyotes put Kyle Chipchura waivers. Tom Gulitti: Lou Lamoirello said if Brunner clears waivers, he could still play today. Sarah McLellan: Conditions on the draft pick the Coyotes sent to…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Dec. 5th 2014

Only three games on the NHL schedule last night. Bryan Little recorded a hat trick in the Jets 6-2 win over the Avs. The Ducks beat the Wild, but lost Corey Perry early in the first.

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Trade: Penguins Acquire Klinkhammer From Coyotes

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Rob Klinkhammer and a conditional 2016 5th round draft pick from the Arizona Coyotes for defenseman Philip Samuelsson. Penguins: The 28-year old Klinkhammer carries a $625,000 salary cap hit and is on the last…

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Rumors III: Airwaves: Oilers, Stars, Ducks, Kings and Flyers

Hope Smoke: Mark Spector: "It shouldn't be MacTavish standing at that podium, it should be Katz." "The guys who should be talking about their jobs are the ones that have brought in all the failed experiments in Edmonton." "We're already into next year.…

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Video: Craig MacTavish Press Conference

** Video of press conference at the bottom of the post ** David Pagnotta: "This availability is not going to satisfy anybody" -- MacTavish. Edmonton Oilers: "The accountability on the players to execute on the ice has to improve... our execution…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Pens, Blues, Canes, Preds, Flyers and Rangers

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson is sure the Penguins have called the Oilers about David Perron in their search for a top-six winger. Matheson wonders if the Penguins have called UFA Ray Whitney. Have to think Martin Brodeur…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Bruins, Coyotes and Capitals

John Shannon: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish will address the Oilers situation this morning. There won't be any coaching changes. Nick Kypreos: Strong speculation that the Oilers and Bruins are revisiting trade talk. Have been told that both teams are desperate…

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Injuries: Jets, Hawks, Hurricanes, Panthers, Isles, Preds and Pens

Paul Friesen: Jets Zach Bogosian is out four to six weeks and has been put on the IR. Tobias Enstrom is out three weeks. Grant Clitsome is out two weeks. Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks Patrick Sharp has been…

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Video: Daniel Alfredsson Retirement Ceremony

Daniel Alfredsson put on an Ottawa Senators jersey for one last time during his retirement ceremony before last night's game.

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Dec. 4th 2014

11 games were on last night's NHL schedule. Martin Brodeur Blues debut was spoiled by the Predators.

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