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NHL Video: Matt Cooke Supsended Seven Games For Kneeing

The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild's Matt Cooke for seven games for kneeing Colorado Avalanche 's Tyson Barrie. Nick Cotsonika: Cooke's seven game suspension is the second longest suspension for kneeing in NHL history. Brian Marchment received an eight game…

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NHL Announces Calder Trophy Finalists

The NHL announced Lightning's Ondrej Palat and Tyler Johnson, as well as Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon as the Calder Trophy finalists for this season. Who do you think will win the Calder Trophy? Stats taken from ExtraSkater.com

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Capitals, Avalanche, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Flames

Craig Custance of ESPN: Three things the Lightning will have to decide on this offseason: 1. Make a decision of Ryan Callahan - the Lightning would like to keep him, but there will be a limit on what they will want…

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NHL Injuries: Bishop, Stamkos, Backes, Wilson, Downie, Alfredsson and Fayne

Darren Dreger: Lightning's Ben Bishop said he had a dislocated elbow and was hoping to get into Game 5 or 6. Darren Dreger: Lightning Steven Stamkos said his leg was still hindering him. He didn't have the confidence to take…

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Morning Hits: Bettman Talks Expansion, Cap and Outdoor Games, Wild and Tracking P.K.

Sean Gentille of the Sporting News: Gary Bettman said that NHL expansion is not imminent and that the salary cap next year will about around $70 million. Nick Cotsonika: Bettman said they hope to announce next seasons outdoor games all…

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NHL Names Their 2013-14 Lady Byng Finalists

The NHL named Martin St. Louis, Patrick Marleau and Ryan O'Reilly as finalists for the 2013-14 Lady Byng Trophy. The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Canucks, Hurricanes, Oilers and the Maple Leafs

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Ranking potential Predators coaching candidates: 1. Peter Laviolette 2. Phil Housley 3. Terry Murray 4. Dean Evason 5. John Stevens 6. Willie Desjardins 7. Dan Bylsma Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: To get more…

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NHL Injuries: Robidas, Barrie, Stamkos, Bishop, Backes and Duchene

Lance Pugmire: Ducks Stephane Robidas broke the bone just above his previous leg fracture that kept him out from November to March. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Tyson Barrie will be out for four to six weeks with an MCL injury suffered…

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NHL Video: Matt Cooke Has In-Person Hearing For Kneeing Tyson Barrie

Minnesota Wild forward Matt Cooke has been offered an in-person hearing for kneeing Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie. Everyone knows about Cooke's history, so his suspension will be an interesting one. How many games do you think he will get?

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Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies

Renaud Lavoie: Lightning's Ben Bishop was on the ice this morning and will practice with teammates later this week if the series is extended. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin won't play tonight. Nick Foligno and Dalton Prout are in.…

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NHL Rumors: Spezza, Yandle, Del Zotto, Stastny, Richards and Belov

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators will likely shop center Jason Spezza this offseason. If they don't get the pieces they want for him, they won't trade him for the sake of trading him. Spezza does have a no-trade…

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Morning Hits: Blue Jackets, Bruins, Ducks and Reason For Lightning’s Disallowed Goal

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets Nick Foligno has been cleared to play. He may be on a line with Artem Anisimov and R.J. Umberger.  Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin left Saturday's game after the first period. Coach Todd…

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