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Rumors IV: Kings, Leafs, Avalanche, Ducks, Stars and Wild

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Believe that a Dion-Phaneuf for Mike Richards deal was seriously considered, with other pieces being involved. The Kings said no to any deal involving Tanner Pearson or Tyler Toffoli. New to the rumor mill is Avalanche…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Senators, Devils, Oilers, Coyotes and Isles

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that some pending UFAs could be dealt for players or draft picks. Potentially available are: Andrej Sekera, Jay McClement, Jiri Tlusty, Patrick Dwyer, Tim Gleason and Brett…

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Rumors II: More Notes on Mike Richards

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Kings Dean Lombardi on Mike Richards trade talks and then placing him on waivers. "There were a few things but I don't think they were attractive," Lombardi told ESPN.com on Monday. "I don't expect him to…

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Rumors I: Jets, Flames, Leafs, Ducks, Stars and Richards

TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Maple Leafs and Jets talked to the Kings about Mike Richards. Bob McKenzie mentioned the Flames as another team. Darren Dreger said that trade talk involving Cody Franson is picking up. The Stars might…

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Injuries: Okposo, Bobrovsky, Bieksa, Phaneuf, Howard and lots more

Arthur Staple: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo will be out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets put Sergei Bobrovsky on the IR retroactive to Jan. 21st. Bobrovsky injured his groin and will be out…

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The LA Kings Put Mike Richards On Waivers

Elliotte Friedman: The LA Kings have put Mike Richards on waivers. John Hoven: The Kings had been working on multiple deals that involved Richards over the weekend. The last one fell through last night. Rich Hammond: The bottom line is…

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Rumors II: Canucks, Jets, Panthers, 2017 Outdoor Game, Wild and Cap

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks president Trevor Linden on rumors that the Canucks are interested in Ryan O'Reilly, with the Avs interested in Alex Edler. "Alex is a foundational player for us. He’s a 25-minute, all-situation defenceman that…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Stars and Devils

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins want to keep pending UFA Carl Soderberg, but they won't be able to pay him top-two center money. The Bruins have $13.75 million committed to David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. If someone…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Wings, Avs, Ducks, Rangers, Isles, Bruins and Habs

Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Sources saying the Maple Leafs are getting plenty of trade offers. Can expect them to make some moves by the deadline, as the vultures are circling the team now. No Leafs player has a…

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Rumors I: Garrioch Roundup, Leafs and Blackhawks

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk should likely start picking up after the All-Star break ends on Tuesday. "There really isn't a lot going on," said a league executive. "At this point, I would think teams are waiting…

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Rumors III: Lists of Potential Trade Candidates

Darren Dreger of TSN: List of potential trade candidates leading up the deadline.Coyotes - Antoine Vermette (C), Keith Yandle (D), Zbnyek Michalek Sabres - Tyler Myers (D), Drew Stafford (RW) Maple Leafs -  Joffrey Lupul (LW), Jake Gardiner (D), Cody…

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs Edition

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Five potential landing spots for Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf and potential trade chips from those teams.Avalanche - Ryan O’Reilly, Joey Hishon, Nick Holden, Jamie McGinn Ducks - Matt Beleskey, Devante Smith-Pelly, Nick Ritchie, Shea Theodore, Nick…

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