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Rumors II: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Stars and Pending UFA Centers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sharks inconsistent play could put veterans Tyler Kennedy, Andrew Desjardins, Adam Burish, Scott Hannan and even goalie Antti Niemi on the trade market. They have some young players who are ready for bigger role within…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Alfredsson and Kings

DJ Bean of WEEI: The Bruins and Dougie Hamilton's (RFA) agent, J.P. Barry, have yet to start formal contract extension discussions. The same can be said for Carl Soderberg and Daniel Paille (UFAs). Barry and GM Peter Chiarelli have spoken,…

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Injuries: Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Flyers, Bruins, Canucks and Wild

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avs Alex Tanguay didn't suffer a broken jaw on the deflected Alex Ovechkin shot. Dennis Everberg will be out indefinitely with a separated shoulder. Jamie McGinn remains out with a back injury. Semyon Varlamov…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Nov. 21st 2014

Three games last night, including two that went to a shootout. Cory Schneider started his 20th consecutive game and shutout the Oilers.

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Trade: Sharks Send Demers and Pick to Stars for Dillon

The San Jose Sharks have traded defenseman Jason Demers and a 2016 3rd round pick to the Dallas Stars for defenseman Brenden Dillon. San Jose Sharks: Sharks GM Doug Wilson: "We were looking for a big left-shot defenseman who is going…

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Notes and Rumors: Alfredsson, Oilers, Pens, Canucks and Coyotes

Darren Dreger: Sources saying that Daniel Alfredsson won't be playing this season due to his lingering back issue. The Wings haven't heard directly from Alfredsson, but they are aware that he won't be playing. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman wonders…

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Odds and Ends: Voynov, Sharp, Bourque, Dupuis, Booth, Getzlaf …

Lisa Dillman of the LA Times: Kings Slava Voynov was charged yesterday with "one felony count of corporal injury to spouse with great bodily injury" by the DA. His arraignment is scheduled for Dec. 1st. "During an argument at their…

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News: Jason Spezza To Sign Four-Year Extension

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars are expected to announce a four-year, $30 million contract extension with center Jason Spezza. Spezza would have been a UFA after this season. His cap hit will increase from $7 million…

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Rumors: Sharks, Pens, Brodeur, Semin, Jets and Scouting Leafs-Lightning

TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: the Sharks could look to move Tyler Kennedy, Adam Burish and maybe Antti Niemi if they continue to be an inconsistent team. Coach Todd McLellan could be on the hot seat. McKenzie notes that if McLellan…

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Injuries: Clowe, Sharp, Hamhuis, Nikitin, Burrows and Tanguay

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Ryane Clowe appears to be sidelined with another concussion, and it's not known for sure if he'll be able to play again. Clowe had two concussions last year. “In situations like this, you don’t know,”…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Nov. 20th 2014

11 games were played night, with two needing a shootout to settle them. Five games ended with a 3-2 score. Three games ended 4-3.

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Trade: Ducks Send Bryan Allen To Canadiens For Rene Bourque

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Bryan Allen to the Montreal Canadiens for winger Rene Bourque. The 34-year old Allen was drafted 4th overall in the 1998 draft by the Canucks. Allen is in the last year of a three-year,…

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