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On the Trade Block: A Closer Look at Brandon Gormley

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun wrote over the weekend that Arizona Coyotes prospect Brandon Gormley isn't happy that he's playing with Portland of the AHL, and they are trying to trade him. The 22-year old Gormley was drafted by…

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Quick Hits: Injuries, Line Combos and Defensive Pairings

Erik Erlendsson: Lightning's Victor Hedman will be out four to six weeks after having surgery to repair his fractured finger. Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk is skating on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Justin Abdelkader this morning. The Wings send…

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(Updated) News: Kings Voynov Suspended Indefinitely

1:40 PM: Rich Hammond: Voynov's lawyer, Craig Renetzky, said there haven't been any charges filed yet and that is next court date is actually December 1st. 1:32 PM: LA Kings PR: "These developments are of great concern to our organization.…

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Rumors: Brayden Schenn, Staal, Bruins, Petry, Brodie and Jets

The Fourth Period: The Flyers are looking to improve their roster and have made available Luke Schenn, Braydon Coburn and Nicklas Grossman. Sources saying the Flyers may also be making Brayden Schenn available. Flyers GM Ron Hextal is thought to…

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Injuries: Stastny, Girardi, Hedman, Hanzal, Laich plus more

Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Paul Stastny is out week-to-week with a shoulder injury. Steve Zipay: Rangers Dan Girardi is day-to-day after receiving some stitches from blocking a shot. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Victor Hedman "could miss a significant…

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Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…

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Injuries: Stastny, Hedman, Grabovski, Laich, Howard and More

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Paul Stastny had his left arm in a sling after last night's game. He took a hit by Coyotes Martin Hanzel, and another later that shift and didn't return. The Blues are…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Bruins and Senators

Craig Custance of ESPN: Eric Staal trade talk is premature, but it won't slow down. He's owed $8.25 million for one more season, and if the Hurricanes want to maximize his value, this might be the time to start considering…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Avs, Sharks, Oilers and Hurricanes

Steve Zipay: Bet the Coyotes will shop Antoine Vermette before the trade deadline. Mike Chambers: Avs coach Patrick Roy on signing a veteran goalie like Martin Brodeur: "Not right now. Is it something that could change? Everything is possible but…

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Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting

Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…

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Injuries: Methot, Heatley, Stanton, Franzen, Winnik and Kozun

Darren Dreger of TSN: Senators Marc Methot still hasn't been able to resume skating, an update is expected early next week. Eric Stephens: Ducks Dany Heatley (groin) has been skating all week, but doesn't have a timetable on his return:…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Oct. 17th 2014

Six games were on the schedule last night. The Oilers slide continues as Ryan Miller picks up his first shutout as a Canuck. Henrik Zetterberg has four helpers in a 4-1 win over the Leafs.

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