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Rumors II: Oilers, Blues, Leafs, Bruins, Jets, Sabres, Wings and Pens

The Fourth Period: Scouting Directors and management from the Blues, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs have watched Oilers games recently. 22 scouts were at the Oilers-Coyotes game last week. Teams are looking at Jeff Petry, Nail Yakupov and Jordan Eberle.…

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Rumors I: Sabres, Islanders, Oilers, Red Wings and Ducks

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Tyler Myers hopes to remain with the team and trade rumors are not affecting him. “I haven’t heard too much,” Myers said. “Obviously, murmurings here and there, but I had a lot of…

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Morning Hits: Notes and Injury Updates

David Pagnotta: Update last night on Slava Voynov situation: " I just spoke with a member of RB Police Dept. As of now, the matter was presented to the DA and the matter is still being followed up. They have not…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Wed. Oct. 22nd 2014

Ducks Corey Perry records his second hat trick in seven games ... The Oilers win back-to-back games.

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Consensus Power Rankings – Week Two

For the rest of the season we'll be taking a look at various media outlets weekly power rankings and formulating a consensus rankings from them. Results will likely be posted each Wednesday. To get our consensus point total, we awarded…

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Rumors II: Penguins, Islanders, Bruins, Red Wings, Stars and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford doesn't think goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will be going anywhere. "As long as I'm GM here, he's my goalie," Rutherford told ESPN.com. "My plan is to re-sign him when the time is right.…

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Rumors: Eberle, Yakupov, Perron and the Bruins

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Haggerty expands on Don Cherry's comments that the Oilers should look to trade Jordan Eberle. “You can’t trade (Nail) Yakupov, because nobody’s going to take him,” said Cherry, as per Sportsnet.ca. “(Jordan) Eberle or one of…

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Injuries: Nichushkin, Gonchar, Horton, Callahan, Muzzin and Torres

Dallas Morning News: Stars Valeri Nichushkin has skated the past two days and could return to practice today. "If things go well, maybe he can participate in part of our practice, maybe in a non-contact sense or even just the…

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Quick Hits: Notes, Injuries, Lines and Goalies

Kevin McGran: The Maple Leafs have hired Mark Hunter as their Director of Player Personnel. Chris Johnston: Hunter will oversee their pro and amateur scouting departments. Stephen Whyno: Martin Brodeur won't play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup. Chris…

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Quick Hits: Brodie, Wilson, Andersen, Babcock and Don Cherry Video

Elliotte Friedman: Flames T.J. Brodie has a limited no-trade clause starting in the third year of his deal. Chuck Gormley: The Capitals reassign Tom Wilson to Hershey of the AHL. Harvey Fialkov: Avs Reto Berra might be playing tonight. Igor…

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Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Oilers, Ducks, Stars, Flames, Canes, Pens and Leafs

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is looking for a defenseman who can control play in the defensive zone, has an expiring contract and won't cost much. Francis Bouillon turned down a contract from the…

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Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Stars, Jackets, Rangers, Wings plus more

Joe Smith: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said it would be miraculous if Alex Killorn or Ryan Callahan play tonight. Joe Smith: Lightning's Radko Gudas didn't skate yesterday and likely won't play tonight. He might be able to go on Friday.…

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