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Trade: The Panthers Acquire Jaromir Jagr From The Devils

The New Jersey Devils have traded Jaromir Jagr to the Florida Panthers for a 2015 2nd round pick and a conditional 2016 3rd round pick. The 43-year old Jagr was drafted 5th overall in the 1990 draft by the Pittsburgh…

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Trade: Maple Leafs-Blackhawks Make Minor League Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Spencer Abbott to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman T.J. Brennan. The 26-year old, 5' 9" Abbott went undrafted. The 25-year old was drafted 31st overall in the second round of the 2007 draft…

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Trade: Blues Acquire Adam Cracknell From Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded winger Adam Cracknell to the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. The 29-year old Cracknell was drafted 279th overall in the ninth round of the 2004 draft by the Flames. He carries a $600,000…

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Injuries: Giordano, Zetterberg, Kane, Phaneuf And Many More

Derek Willis: Flames coach Bob Hartley said that Mark Giordano is still being evaluated and hasn't been ruled out for tomorrow. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skating for the first time since Saturday. Andy Strickland: Some doctors feel that…

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Rumors IX: Blackhawks, Kings, Red Wings, Avalanche and Flyers

Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The Blackhawks have entered the trade market, joining the Rangers who were waiting for the prices to come down to their liking. It's hard to see the Rangers winning a bidding war over the…

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Videos: Leafs Still Shopping Players .. Have Done Well So Far

Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis isn't done shopping players. The Maple Leafs have done okay so far.

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Rumors VIII: Penguins, Jackets, Caps, Bruins, Rangers and Blackhawks

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins still need to add a second-pairing defenseman to play with Christian Ehrhoff.  They  also need that cushion of a second-pairing Dmen as Ehrhoff just returned from a concussion. The Penguins could…

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Rumors VII: Coyotes, Stars, Leafs, Pens, Hawks, Kings and Caps

Andy Strickland: With Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek believed to have a concussion, have been told that a trade involving him would likely have to involve a games played or playoff round condition. Andy Strickland: Coyotes GM Don Maloney may not…

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Rumors VI: Bruins, Kings, Ducks, Oilers, Pens, Sharks and Canes

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has talked trade with the Blues, Sabres and even the Maple Leafs. The asking prices have been too high, but they should start to drop for players like Chris Stewart as GM…

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Rumors V: O’Connor, Canucks, Oilers, Red Wings and Avalanche

TSN: Trade Bait: potentially on the move: 1. Antoine Vermette 2. Jeff Petry 3. Zbynek Michalek 4. Erik Cole 5. Chris Stewart 6. Curtis Glencross 7. Jaromir Jagr 8. Jay McClement 9. Jan Hejda 10. Tyler Bozak Darren Dreger of TSN: As…

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Rumors IV: Jagr, Ducks and Scouting NJ-CGY and ANA-OTT

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils Jaromir Jagr's ice time has dropped below 13 minutes the past two games (before last night), and he thinks "it's going to get worse" if he's not traded. “I think it might change the…

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Rumors III – Maple Leafs, Kings and Rangers

Renaud Lavoie: Conclusion after looking at today trades - the market is very expensive. Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jeremy Roenick on Sportsnet 590 criticized the Leafs lack of identity and questioned if they could trade Phil Kessel for a Grade…

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