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Rumors I: Sens, Blue Jackets, Bruins, Coyotes and Stars

Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: NHL team executives on Bobby Ryan's decision to wait a bit before committing to the Senators: “That’s a bad spot for Ottawa.” Marc Methot wants to remain in Ottawa, but there is a question on how…

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Morning Hits: Hurricanes, Isles, Drouin, Fighting, Flames and Sharks

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. said he would entertain offers for the majority stake in the team. “I’m 71 years old, and at 71 you start planning stuff like that,” Karmanos said.…

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Rumors and Notes: Johansen, Coyle, Frolik, Ryan and Perlini

Elliotte Friedman: Sergei Federov, CSKA Moscow's GM, said there were talks about Ryan Johansen, but he did not and won't be making a contract offer to Ryan Johansen. Federov added that they needed to know if there was a commitment…

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Edmonton Oilers 2014-15 Season Primer

The Edmonton Oilers are the last team in our 2014-15 season primer series. There is some optimism regarding the Oilers, but a playoff berth is unlikely once again. Use the below Tabs to view Oilers info for this upcoming season,…

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Rumors: Johansen’s KHL Offers, Stars, Vermette and Green

Farhan Lalji: CSKA Moscow (KHL) were suppose to be sending Ryan Johansen a one-year $5 million offer last night. It would be his seventh offer from a KHL team. Mike Heika: There has been open dialogue between the Stars and RFAs…

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Rumors: Trade Candidates, Staal, Oduya, Leddy, Bruins and More

Allan Muir of SI.com: Muir lists some players who could be traded this year: Bobby Ryan, Marc Methot, Adam McQuaid, Ryan Ellis, Mike Green, Joel Ward, Antoine Vermette, Dustin Byfuglien, Nick Leddy, Lubomir Visnovsky, Casey Cizikas and David Desharnais. Steve…

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Quick Hits and Injuries: Sakic the GM and Players Hurting Already

Chad Graff: Ilya Bryzgalov is on a PTO with the Wild and said yesterday that he hasn't skated in four months. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche's VP of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic is now officially the GM as…

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Vancouver Canucks 2014-15 Season Primer

It was busy offseason for the Vancouver Canucks, with big changes to their management, coaching staff and player personnel. Jim Benning replaced Mike Gillis, and Willie Desjardins replaces John Tortorella. Long-time Canuck Ryan Kesler was dealt to their division rivals.…

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Rumors and Notes: Methot, Jagr, Gagner, Jets, Avs, Dion and Rangers

Chris Lund of Ottawa Senators.com: Marc Methot on contract talks. "It's the business side of it and it's not always pretty. It's definitely a process and in terms of what's to be expected and whatnot, obviously I'd like to get…

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Morning Hits: Wild, Jackets, Flyers, Stars, Penguins and Wings

Bob McKenzie: Wild's Josh Harding was suspended by the team because his fractured ankle was not a hockey-related injury. Harding is out indefinitely, and as long as he's out, he won't be paid by the Wild, nor will he count…

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Rumors II: Blackhawks, Bruins and Coyotes

Tracy Myers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman knows they have to get under the salary cap, but will let everything fall into place as training camp starts. They looked at training camp as a time when a deal could be made. “A…

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Rumors I: Jackets Reject Offer and Blues Going Quiet on Schwartz

Darren Dreger: The Blue Jackets rejected a two-year offer from Ryan Johansen's camp. They are only focusing on a short-term deal. The offer remains on the table. Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friedman: "There is no evidence here whatsoever, at this point,…

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