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Trades: Jokinen, Leopold, Conacher and Leggio

The St. Louis Blues acquired Olli Jokinen from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional 2016 6th round pick. Becoms a 2015 4th if the Blues make the Final and Jokinen plays. The Minnesota Wild have acquired Jordan Leopold from the Columbus…

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Rumors XIV: Wings, Sharks, Caps, Canucks, Panthers, Coyotes and Leafs

Ken Holland tells Detroit Free Press "all done" after trading for D Marek Zidlicky and F Erik Cole. — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) March 2, 2015 For those wondering, Sharks GM Doug Wilson has not gone to Patrick Marleau to…

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Trade: Islanders Acquire Neuvirth from Sabres for Johnson and Pick

The Buffalo Sabres trade Michal Neuvirth to the New York Islanders for Chad Johnson and a conditional 2016 third round pick. The 26-year old Neuvirth was drafted 34th overall in the 2006 draft by the Capitals. He carries a $2.5…

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Trade: Blues Acquire Bortuzzo from Penguins for Cole

The Pittsburgh Penguins trade defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and a 7th round pick to the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Ian Cole. The 25-year old Bortuzzo was drafted 78th overall in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft by the Penguins.…

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Trade: Islanders Acquire Kennedy from Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have traded Tyler Kennedy to the New York Islanders for a conditional 3rd round draft pick. Brett Cyrgalis: "Conditions for #Isles Kennedy deal is the pick is a 7th-rounder, unless they win the Cup and he…

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Trade: Red Wings Acquire Zidlicky from Devils for Pick

The New Jersey Devils trade Marek Zidlicky to the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional 2016 3rd round pick. The pick would become a 2nd if they get to the Stanley Cup final. If they reach the Eastern Conference finals,…

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Trade: Blackhawks Send Smith to Sharks for Desjardins

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Ben Smith and a 2017 7th round pick to the San Jose Sharks for forward Andrew Desjardins. The Sharks are retaining some salary. The 26-year old Smith was drafted 169th of the 6th round of…

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Rumors XIII: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Sharks, Stars, Oilers and More

  Talk seems to be heating up on BUF's Stewart... Some discussion on Cbus' Wisniewski picking up a bit... Sharks still dangling Niemi, Kennedy — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 2, 2015 Five teams in on Chris Stewart right now. —…

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Rumors XII: Phaneuf, Zidlicky and Beleskey

If Wings don't land Phaneuf, they'll try to acquire right-shooting Marek Zidlicky from New Jersey.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) March 2, 2015 As of now, Wings feel price too high on Phaneuf. Won't go anywhere unless price drops.— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun)…

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Trade: Blues Acquire Zbynek Michalek from Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Zbynek Michalek and a conditional third round pick to the St. Louis Blues for Maxim Letunov. The Coyotes retained part of Michalek's salary. The 32-year old Michalek was undrafted. The pending UFA carries a…

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Rumors XI: Phaneuf, Wings, O’Reilly and Leopold

From @sportsnet - #NHLTrade: @JSportsnet says a deal involving Phaneuf is not likely until after July 1st. http://t.co/WPP0s00TCp — WGR 550 (@WGR550) March 2, 2015 Told that #Leafs are asking that Detroit's first-round pick be included in a deal for…

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Trade: Canadiens Acquire Brian Flynn From Sabres for a Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have traded forward Brian Flynn to the Montreal Canadiens for 2016 5th round draft pick. The 26-year old Flynn was undrafted. He carries a $637,500 salary cap hit. Brian Flynn gives Canadiens some depth at centre, shoots…

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