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Quick Hits: Kings Fined, Brodeur, Injuries, Lines and Starters

Bruce Arthur: The NHL has fined the Kings $100,000 for allowing defenseman Slava Voynov to take part in their optional skate. Pierre LeBrun: Martin Brodeur's contract the Blues is for $700,000 plus bonuses. Frank Seravalli: The Flyers will make Vinny…

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Rumors II: Predators, Panthers, Wild, Stars and Oilers

Craig Custance of ESPN: If a team is looking for some depth upfront, they should call the Predators. Source saying that with Mike Fisher's return and the emergence of some of their young players, the Preds would be willing to…

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Rumors I: Senators, Wings, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

Shawn Simpson: Senators owner Eugene Melneyk has said that he and GM Bryan Murray have started the process of looking for the Senators next GM. Nick Cotsonika: Red Wings GM Ken Holland on Mike Babcock: "I want to keep Mike. We've…

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Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Ryan, Vatanen, Bouwmeester and Brodeur

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Though the details are still being finalized, sources are saying that Daniel Alfredsson will skate in the Senators warmup on Thursday.  The NHL may have to grant special permission for this to happen as…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Dec. 1st 2014

Five games last night, including another home loss by the Oilers. Something has to give in Edmonton.

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Quick Hits: Lots of Injury Notes and a Some Line Combos

AP on ESPN: Blue Jackets Artem Anisimov has been put on the IR with a torn triceps muscle. He'll be out two to three months. Ted Wyman: Jets coach Paul Maurice expects that Bryan Little and Tobias Enstrom will practice…

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Injuries: Pens, Wings, Canes, Avs, Bruins, Ducks, Jets and Jackets

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Kris Letang's injury isn't serious. "It's a minor lower-body injury,” Johnston said. “I don't expect it will be too much (time missed). (The team medical staff) just thought this morning that he wouldn't…

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Rumors: Flyers, Senators and Blackhawks

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is preaching patience, but LeBrun thinks Hextall can't wait much longer before making a trade or two. "We're not looking for a short-term fix," Hextall said. "We're looking for today and tomorrow…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sun. Nov. 30th 2014

Only one game on the scheduled yesterday. The Canucks got to within one late in the third, but were unable to tie it up before Pavel Datsyuk's empty net goal.

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Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Panthers and Red Wings

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons says that Joffrey Lupul is worried about his future with the Maple Leafs. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish spoke with Blues GM Doug Armstrong during Friday's game. There…

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Rumors II: Flyers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that no trades are imminent. "Translation: I can't even get a fifth-round pick for some of our underachieving veterans." David Pagnotta: The Blue Jackets continue to talk trades. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal:…

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