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NHL GIF: Crosby With A Little Spear And A Slew Foot

Should the NHL look into fining/disciplining Sidney Crosby for a couple of questionable incidents last night? Both GIF's posted by Steph at @MyRegularFace

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NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Sharks, Avalanche and Penguins

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Ulf Samuelsson is getting hype as the Hurricanes next head coach. The Sharks could look to trade Antti Niemi and his $4 million salary. Ryan Miller may not be much of an upgrade. Miller…

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NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs Shopping Dion Phaneuf

Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Maple Leafs are shopping Dion Phaneuf to Western conference teams. Nick Kypreos: There is lots of interest in Phaneuf at the right price. Some teams think he's a $5 - $6 million player, so…

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NHL Rumors I: Senators Shopping Jason Spezza

Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Senators are shopping Jason Spezza to Western conference teams. Bruce Garrioch: Unlike Phaneuf, the return for Jason Spezza would be similar to a deadline rental: a NHL ready player, prospect and a first round…

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NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals

Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…

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NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs Edition

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks the Maple Leafs will qualify James Reimer and will sign him this offseason. The Leafs have already received some calls on him. The Leafs need to get a truce between Randy Carlyle…

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NHL Video: Thornton Sprays Subban With Water … Fine Expected

Bruins Shawn Thornton sprays Canadiens P.K. Subban with water during play. Darren Dreger: Hockey Operations and Safety Department will discuss a potential fine for Thorton. John Shannon: Expect Thornton to be fined. Could be half of his one day salary.…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets

Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning could look at dealing one of their goalies. Ben Bishop is their No. 1 goalie. Anders Lindback is a RFA. They recently signed Andrei Vasilevskiy to an entry-level contract. They also…

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Quick Hits: Ducks Injuries, Shaw and Futa

Pierre LeBrun: The Ducks announce that Mathieu Perreault is also "day-to-day," joining Frederik Andersen and Matt Beleskey. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Andrew Shaw hasn't skated since his leg injury in Game 1. Jon Rosen: The Kings have promoted Michael Futa to…

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NHL Video: Blackhawks Brandon Bollig Hits Keith Ballard … Suspension?

Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Bollig hits Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Ballard from behind. Do you think Bollig SHOULD get suspended? WILL he get suspended? How many games?

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NHL Rumors: Nash, Stepan, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Trotz and Blue Jackets

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash is hearing the boo birds. He's owed $7.8 million per season through 2017-18, so the Rangers may not be able to do much with him. Nash has a no-trade clause. He…

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Maple Leafs Rumors and Notes: Coaching, Marlies, Older Free Agents and Trade Front

Kevin McGran: Leafs sign head coach Randy Carlyle to a two year contract extension. Kevin McGran: Dave Nonis: "We decided together (with Shanny) that Randy Carlyle was the right person to lead this team." John Shannon: Leafs assistants Greg Cronin, Scott…

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