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Rumors I: Habs, Sabres, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Lightning

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN radio said that most teams would be interested in Cody Franson and Andrej Sekera. It would probably cost a 2nd round pick and a decent prospect. The Kings, Ducks and Avalanche are teams in…

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Rumors III: Caps, Oilers, Canes, Lightning, Habs, Canucks, Preds and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Capitals have a big decision to make regarding Mike Green. He's currently their 5th defenseman and the pending UFA carries a $6.25 million cap hit. They could move him for a 2nd round…

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Rumors II: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: A source told the Star that the Maple Leafs are quietly shopping Dion Phaneuf, Phil Kessel and others exclusively to Western Conference teams. There is nothing imminent. Things could heat up after this weekend.…

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Rumors I: East Trade Candidates, Hurricanes, Sens and Brodeur

Allan Muir of SI: Potential trade candidates from Eastern Conference teams.Sabres: Jhonas Enroth, Michal Neuvirth, Drew Stafford, Torrey Mitchell and Chris Stewart. Hurricanes: Cam Ward, Andrej Sekera and Jiri Tlusty Devils: Jaromir Jagr, Marek Zidlicky, Martin Havlat, Steve Bernier, Michael…

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Morning Hits: Expansion, Rinaldo, Crosby, Johnson and Mason

Rick Westheard of TSN: Two NHL owners said that Las Vegas expansion would bring in at least $450 million in expansion fees. “It’s going to be between $450 million and $500 million. I bet it comes in at about $475…

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 20 Home Games: 2014-15

Our tracking of NHL home attendance continues, as we're looking at the 20 game mark for this season. Comparisons at the 10 game mark and where teams stood at the 20 game mark last season are also included. Thirteen teams…

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Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Oilers, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: (mailbag) The Blue Jackets could look at moving Cam Atkinson or Matt Calvert before the deadline. Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on WGR 550 radio: Two years ago the Flames offered their No. 6,…

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Rumors I: Senators, Canucks and Maple Leafs

Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen: Changes could be coming to the Ottawa Senators soon. They could consider moving Chris Phillips and Chris Neil, and if they can't re-sign him, Marc Methot will be traded. Nothing is imminent for them, but…

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Injuries: Bobrovsky, Letang, Bieksa, Malkin, Timonen and More

Ken Wiebe: Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky was helped off the ice mid way through the second period. (GIF at bottom of page) Darren Dreger: Penguins Kris Letang had concussion symptoms on Tuesday night but they subsided yesterday. He had a…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Wed. Jan. 21st, 2015

Highlights from all six games in under four minutes, with extended highlights of all six games Logan Couture scores twice and added an assist in a 4-2 Sharks win. Jets Michael Hutchinson shuts out the Blue Jackets 4-0.

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 15

Five different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators and Ducks collecting the most 1st place rankings with two apiece. Six different teams were ranked in the top three by the seven media outlets. With seven rankings…

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Rumors III: Friedman’s Thoughts, Leafs, Avs and Coyotes

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Damien Cox reported that the Leafs will start talks with Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli. It makes sense, but if a consensus on value can't be found, they'll be dealt. The Red Wings are looking for…

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