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Rumors II: Devils and Notes on Top 10 Remaining UFAs

Tom Gulitti of North Jersey: Devils RFA defenseman Eric Gelinas is prepared to miss the start of camp. “He’s prepared, for sure,” said agent Gilles Lupien, who had remained silent on contract talks previously. “We’ve got some ideas how to…

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Rumors: Ryan, Methot and Niederreiter

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: There are no contract extension talks between the Senators and Bobby Ryan scheduled before the start of the regular season. Defenseman Marc Methot and the Senators are in a stalemate with regards to a…

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Quick Hits: Leafs, Carter, Alfie, PTOs, Robidas and Maatta

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that Randy Carlyle has about a 40 game window to improve the Leafs or he could be out of job, regardless of the extension. David Clarkson will get a shot to be…

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Washington Capitals 2014-15 Season Primer

The Washington Capitals are the last Metro division and Eastern Conference team in our season primer series. Use the below Tabs to view Capitals info for this upcoming season, as well as some numbers from last year. 2013-14 record: 38-30-14, 90…

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Pittsburgh Penguins 2014-15 Season Primer

The Pittsburgh Penguins are next up in our season primer series. The Penguins underwent some roster changes this offseason, including the  trading of James Neal. Use the below Tabs to view Penguins info for this upcoming season, as well as…

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Rumors III: Kuemper, Niederreiter, Niemi, Malone and Del Zotto/Schenn

Bob McKenzie: The Wild have goalies Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding under contract and are hoping to get Darcy Kuemper on a two-way contract. Kuemper is looking for a one-way deal. Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Darcy Kuemper's agent confirmed…

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Rumors II: Brodeur and Johansen

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Status quo for Martin Brodeur. “Got nothing new to report,” Brodeur texted on Monday. “Everything is well with me. Just getting ready in case a good opportunity comes along.” It is possible that Brodeur could retire…

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Rumors I: Leddy, Krejci, Stars and Alfredsson

Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Speculation continues to grow as to what the Blackhawks will do to get under the salary cap. Nick Leddy's agent said yesterday that he doesn't expect Leddy to be traded.  Leddy carries a $2.7 million…

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Philadelphia Flyers 2014-15 Season Primer

The Philadelphia Flyers are next up in our Metro division season primers. The Flyers are hoping to get off to a faster start this season. Use the below Tabs to view Flyers info for this upcoming season, as well as…

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New York Rangers 2014-15 Season Primer

The New York Rangers will be looking to get back to the Stanley Cup Final, and will have to do so with a roster that may see plenty of new faces. Use the below Tabs to view Rangers info for this upcoming…

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Rumors and Notes: Malone, Marleau, Gill, Flames and Ward

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Ryan Malone's agent confirms that Malone will take part in the Rangers informal skates today. There is no contract agreement yet. Source saying that Malone is in Stage Two of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health…

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New York Islanders 2014-15 Season Primer

The New York Islanders are the fourth team in the Metro division that we are taking a closer look at leading up training camp. Use the below Tabs to view Islanders info for this upcoming season, as well as some numbers from…

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