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Video and Rumors: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen Talking Deadline

Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen: "There were rumors about Artem Anisimov and Cam Atkinson. We weren’t actively shopping them. We were listening to offers." Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Mark Letestu wasn't traded and isn't close to a contract…

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Videos and Rumors: The Maple Leafs “Core” Remains

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said the thinks the Maple Leafs wanted Anthony Mantha from the Red Wings yesterday in a Dion Phaneuf trade. The Leafs were even willing to retain some salary. Rob Longley: Maple Leafs GM Dave…

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Video and Quotes: Senators GM Bryan Murray Talking Deadline

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Bryan Murray on the trade deadline. “You get caught up in it, like every GM does,” said Murray, now in his 22nd year as an NHL GM and his eighth with the Senators.…

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Quick Hits: Murray, Zuccarello, Burakovsky, Leopold and more

Ken Warren: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that he'll decide his future this offseason after talking to his family, doctors and owner Eugene Melnyk. Pat Leonard: The Rangers signed Mats Zuccarello to a four-year contract extension worth $18 million, a…

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Injuries: Giordano, Lundqvist, Red Wings, Campbell and Severson

Pat Steinberg: Flames defenseman Mark Giordano has a torn bicep and will be out for the season after surgery. Elliotte Friedman: Recovery is estimated at four to five month. Larry Brooks: The Rangers put Henrik Lundqvist on the LTIR to…

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Video: Blue Jackets Re-sign RFA Cam Atkinson

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed restricted free agent winger Cam Atkinson to a three-year contract extension worth $10.5 million - a $3.5 million cap hit. Salary breakdown: $2.5 million, $3.5 million and $4.5 million. He didn't get a no-trade clause. “Signing…

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2014-15 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

Listing of all trades made from the end of last season can be found here.

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Trade: Ducks Acquire Wisniewski from Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded defenseman James Wisniewski and the Red Wings 2nd round pick for a 2015 2nd round pick, William Karlsson and Rene Bourque. The 31-year old Wisniewski was drafted 156th overall in the 5th round of…

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Trade: Canucks Acquire Baertschi from Flames for a Pick

The Calgary Flames have traded Sven Baertschi to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2015 2nd round pick. The 22-year old Baertchi was drafted 13th overall in the 2011 draft by the Flames.

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Trade: Wild Acquire Chris Stewart from Sabres for Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Chris Stewart to the Minnesota Wild for a 2017 2nd round pick. The Sabres retain 50 percent of Stewart's salary. The 27-year old Stewart was drafted 18th overall in the 2006 draft by the Avalanche.…

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Trade: Penguins Acquire Ben Lovejoy from Ducks for Simon Despres

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the Anaheim Ducks for Simon Despres. The 31-year old Lovejoy was undrafted and carries a $1.1 million salary cap hit. The 23-year old Despres was drafted 30th overall in the 2009…

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Trades: Canadiens Acquire Mitchell from Sabres

The  Buffalo Sabres have traded Torrey Mitchell to the Montreal Canadiens for a prospect and a pick. The 30-year old Mitchell was drafted 126th overall in the 4th round of the 2004 draft by the Sharks. He carries a $1.9…

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