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Rumors II: Blackhawks Edition – Possible Kane Replacements

Mark Spector: With Patrick Kane going on the LTIR, the Blackhawks have the equivalent of $7.5 million in cap space at the dealdine. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Eight forward targets for the Blackhawks to replace Patrick Kane. 1. Antoine…

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Rumors and Video – Darren Dreger on NHL Network

Darren Dreger on NHL Network on Jaromir Jagr, Patrick Kane, Boston Bruins, James Wisniewski and Matt O'Connor.

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Rumors XI: Blackhawks, Jets, Rangers, Wild and Coyotes

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blackhawks now hope to make a trade or two, and are among the teams interested in Antoine Vermette. The Jets, Rangers and a few others are also interested in Vermette. The Blackhawks have a list…

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Injuries: Kane out 12 weeks, Miller 4-6 weeks, Plus Lots of Updates

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Kane will be out 12 weeks after breaking his left clavicle. Chris Kuc: The Blackhawks put Patrick Kane on the LTIR and recall Teuvo Teravainen. Iain MacIntyre: Canucks Ryan Miller will be out four to six…

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Trade: Hurricanes Send Andrej Sekera to Kings For a 1st and Prospect

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded defenseman Andrej Sekera to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2015 conditional 1st round pick and prospect Roland McKeown. Elliotte Friedman: If the Kings make the playoffs this year, the Hurricanes get the first round…

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Trade: Hurricanes Send Jiri Tlusty to the Jets

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Jiri Tlusty to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2016 3rd round pick and a conditional 2015 6th round pick. The 26-year old pending UFA was draft 13th overall in the 2006 draft by the…

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Trade: Maple Leafs Send Daniel Winnik to Pittsburgh

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Daniel Winnik to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2016 2nd round, 2015 4th round pick and Zach Sill. The 29-year old Winnik was drafted 265th of the 9th round of the 2004 draft by…

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Rumors and Video: Petry, Caps, Jagr, Letestu and Flyers Talk

The Fourth Period: The Oilers continue to listen to offers for defenseman Jeff Petry. The Kings, Lightning and Blackhawks recently scouted the Oilers and have been linked to Petry. The Red Wings, Bruins, Penguins and Ducks have all considered him.…

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Rumors IX: Wisniewski’s List, Vermette and Friedman’s Thoughts

Aaron Portzline: Have been told that James Wisniewski's list of 10 no-trade teams was created in a way to make it difficult for the Blue Jackets to trade him. On the list are teams that have no salary cap room…

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Rumors VIII: Hope Smoke Edition – Maple Leafs and the Jets

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN radio yesterday: "If Phaneuf, Kessel & all these guys who don't appreciate answering these questions didn't want to answer these questions then maybe they should have collectively worked harder & put themselves in a better playoff position…

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Rumors VII: Flyers, Stars, Flames, Caps, Wild and Kings

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Trade talk is getting louder with regards to Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn. If Kimmo Timonen is to return on Saturday, they are going to have to move a defenseman as Timonen would give…

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Rumors VI: Bruins, Blues, Panthers, Ducks and Leafs

Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: The Bruins are in a position to make an impactful move or two. The Bruins can put David Krejci and Kevan Miller on the LTIR to create some extra cap space. Gary Bettman doesn't think…

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