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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Leafs-Islanders, and the Pressure on the Maple Leafs

Scouting the Maple Leafs and Islanders. The pressure is on the Maple Leafs to upgrade, and pressure on the players and coaches to win some games.

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NHL Rumors: Nathan MacKinnon thinks the trade deadline should be earlier

Is the NHL trade deadline too late in the season and there's not enough time for some players to truly get acclimated with their new teams?

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NHL Rumors: Juuse Saros, and the West is Wide Open

What would it take for the Devils or Kings to land Juuse Saros? West is wide open, and teams will continue to be active on the trade front.

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NHL Injuries: Canes, Blackhawks, Avs, Wild, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Lightning, Leafs, Golden Knights and Caps

Connor Bedard on the ice. Gabriel Landeskog will join the Avs on the road. Mark Scheifele returns tonight.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Philadelphia Flyers

The Montreal Canadiens have a salary retention slot available. Philadelphia Flyers coach Tortorella on the trade deadline and their rebuilding plans.

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NHL Rumors: Where Should the Vancouver Canucks Turn Their Trade Focus to Now?

The Vancouver Canucks added a big fish in Elias Lindholm. Do they now turn to adding depth? A defenseman?

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NHL Rumors: It’s too early for Winnipeg Jets GM to start extension talks with Sean Monahan

The Winnipeg Jets acquired pending UFA Sean Monahan on Friday. They'll see how things go before getting into any contract talks.

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NHL Rumors: Chris Tanev, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Minnesota Wild

The price is set for Chris Tanev. Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have those assets? The Minnesota Wild have trade options if they become sellers.

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Sabres, Hurricanes, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

Andrei Svechnikov practices but in a no-contact jersey. Still no date for Jack Hughes. Adam Pelech could return tonight.

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Edmonton Oilers would like an impact forward. Pittsburgh Penguins trade tiers.

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

It may not be the year for the New York Rangers to go all-in. The Pittsburgh Penguins need some offensive help.

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy on Their Free Agents

Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy knew they wouldn't be re-signing Elias Lindholm but they're still working with some of their other free agents.

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