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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week Nine

The Blackhawks were ranked first overall by all eight media outlets. Four teams received second place votes. Since we were able to get eight rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest and lowest point total for…

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NHL Rumors II: Yandle, Sabres, Blues, Leafs, Kings and Oilers

TSN Insider Trading: McKenzie: trade talk is picking up and Coyotes Keith Yandle's name is coming up again. It's not the first time that Yandle has been in the rumors, but this could be the year that he's moved. The…

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NHL Rumors I: Coyotes, Flames, Devils, Blackhawks, Sabres and Bruins

Larry Brooks: (yesterday morning) Three sources have said that Andrew Barroway was backing out of his deal to buy part of the Coyotes. None have recanted that position. Stephen Whyno: Gary Bettman on Barroway buying 51 percent of the Coyotes:…

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Injuries: Islanders, Penguins, Blues, Bruins, Capitals and Wild

Shannon Hogan: Islanders Jaroslav Halak was a last minute scratch with an upper-body injury. Josh Yohe: Sounding like Penguins Patric Hornqvist and Kris Letang could play on Friday. Olli Maatta's injury is still a mystery. When asked if Hornqvist had…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Tues. Dec. 9th 2014

Highlights from all 11 games that were scheduled for last night. Predators Pekka Rinne shutouts the Avs. Jhonas Enroth and the Sabres blank the Kings 1-0.

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Ducks News: Perry Out 3-4 Weeks, Gibson Skates, Bryzgalov Signs

Janis Carr of the OC Register: The Ducks will be without Corey Perry for three to four weeks with a sprained left knee. He should be able to return during their homestand that starts on New Year's Eve against the…

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NHL Rumors II: Salary Cap, Vegas Expansion, Senators and Sabres

Elliotte Friedman: The Board of Governors were told that if the Canadian dollar remains at 88 cents, next years salary cap will be around $73 million. Renaud Lavoie: The NHL is projecting this years revenue to be between $3.9 and…

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NHL Rumors I: Blues, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Coyotes and Sabres

The Fourth Period: The Blues will be exploring trade options leading up the deadline, and Patrik Berglund could become a player involved. "They've been looking to deal him for the longest time. If they add, he's the one to be…

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Injuries: Isles, Perry, Varlamov, Komarov, Maatta, Hornqvist and Backes

Arthur Staple: Staying behind in New York were Travis Hamonic (upper-body), Johnny Boychuk (upper-body) and Casey Cizikas (upper-body). Anaheim Ducks: Corey Perry (lower-body) underwent tests yesterday and they should know more today. Mike Chambers: Avs Semyon Varlamov is out again…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Dec. 8th 2014

Three games were played last night, including Martin Brodeur's 690th career victory. Brodeur's win also netted him an extra $20,000 as he gets $10,000 for every point he helps the Blue earn.

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Quick Hits: Injury Updates and Some Line Combinations

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Sharp will likely return to the lineup tomorrow. Lou Korac: Blues Alex Steen and Carl Gunnarsson won't play tonight. Jay Bouwmeester has only skated once in the past three days. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Leo Komarov…

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Video: Kane Has Hearing For Hit On Stoner

NHL Player Safety: Jets forward Evander Kane has a hearing today for his hit on Ducks defenseman Clayton Stoner. Do you think Kane SHOULD get suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended?

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