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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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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13

There was a bit more variation at the top of the rankings this week. Three teams received first place votes, eight teams in the top three. With seven rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest…

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Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues

Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…

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Rumors III: Hope Smoke Radio Edition: Toronto Maple Leafs

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio on the Leafs. "I think Shanahan believes he's looking at a 3-5 year project to get this team to where it needs to be. They need better players here, let's not kid ourselves.…

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