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Video: Roussel Cross-Checks McQuaid in the Neck

Joe Haggerty: Source saying the NHL Department of Player Safety will review Stars Antoine Roussel's cross-check to Bruins Adam McQuaid's neck. Roussel was fined back in November for sucker punching Sharks Justin Braun Do you think Roussel SHOULD get suspended,…

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NHL Rumors V: Ottawa Senators Edition

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators defenseman Marc Methot is hopeful that their planned contract extension talks lead to a new deal. "I hope it settles quick," said Methot before the club's one-hour flight here Monday after practice at…

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Rumors IV: From the Airwaves – Lots on Kane, Habs and Lightning

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "Buffalo & Arizona are two of the so called bottom feeders who have tangible interest in E.Kane."  "Cheveldayoff doesn't want to make a deal for E.Kane now without getting something that helps him this…

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Rumors III: Blues, Jagr, Ducks, Frolik and Capitals

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: With Kevin Shattenkirk out for a while, the Blues could look at bringing in a defenseman. Potential targets that are believed to be available: Zybnek Michalek, Tyler Myers, Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson,…

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Rumors II: Rangers, Canucks, Blues and Coyotes

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are interested in Leafs pending UFA Mike Santorelli to help solve their third-line/bottom-six issues. The Rangers have about $1.25 million in cap space on hand, about $2 million by the deadline. Santorelli…

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Rumors I: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs tear-down is about to begin. It is expected that they will make at least five trades between now and the March 2nd trade deadline, with larger deals potentially happening in the…

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Injuries: Mason, Shattenkirk, Andersen, Versteeg, Phaneuf and more

Randy Miller of NJ.com: Flyers goalie Steve Mason will have athroscopic surgery on his right knee. He could be sidelined between two and six weeks. It's his third knee surgery since 2008. Mason injured his knee on January 10th, missing…

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Rumors III: A look the Stars, Flyers and Bruins

Craig Custance of ESPN: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill leading up to the trade deadline. "If it looks like we're out of it in two weeks, we're probably looking to move ," Nill told ESPN.com. And if the Stars are…

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Rumors II: Jets, Canucks, Devils and Bruins

Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Jets: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff won't trade Evander Kane for the sake of trading him, and won't move him for less than he thinks his worth is. He would like to make a deal before…

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Rumors: Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and Oilers

 Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Chris Stewart is the most likely trade candidate for the Bruins. The Bruins have also scouted Canucks Zach Kassian. Michael Ryder may be the most interesting solution as he has a history with the Bruins and…

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Injuries: Flyers, Ducks, Rangers, Oilers, Sharks, Flames and Coyotes

Sarah Baicker of CSN Philly: Steve Mason left yesterday's game in the second period with a lower-body injury. “He won’t be coming to Montreal, so it’s that serious,” general manager Ron Hextall said, adding that he would be “surprised” if…

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Rumors III: Garrioch’s Weekly Rumor Roundup

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Islanders, Ducks, Devils, Oilers, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens would all be interested in Evander Kane, but it wouldn't make sense to trade him before the deadline. Sources saying Sharks GM Doug Wilson has…

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