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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Jets Andrew Ladd

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Winnipeg Jets should trade Andrew Ladd. Nick Kypreos thinks that GM Kevin Cheveldayoff "should have his head examined if he's going to move Andrew Ladd at the trade deadline." The 28-year old Ladd is…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Oilers Ales Hemsky

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Edmonton Oilers should trade Ales Hemsky. The 30-year old Hemsky will be a UFA at the end of the season. He carries a $5 million salary cap hit. Shannon thinks Hemsky could fill a…

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Morning Rumors III: Rangers, Sharks, Leafs, Pens, Stars, Sabres, Blues, Wild, Coyotes and Canadiens

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Trade talk is picking up. "There’s definitely more talking going on," one team executive told ESPN.com Monday night. "Some of the bubble/lower teams have begun to share their lists of players they might move if they fall…

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Morning Rumors II: Canadiens, Avs, Devils, Kings, Panthers, Lightning, Preds, Leafs and Ducks

Craig Custance: A GM on where trade talks are for most teams: "Everybody is just kind of in the feeling out stage." Hope Smoke: Maple Leafs Dave Poulin: "There is a lot of trade discussion going on and that will continue during…

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Morning Rumors I: Goalie Version – Miller, Ward, Thomas and Brodeur

Chad Graff: There is no truth to the rumor that the Wild made an offer to the Sabres for Ryan Miller. myNHLTradeRumors: Nick Kypreos said on HC @ Noon that the Capitals are kicking tires on Ryan Miller. Neil Greenberg:…

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Morning Hits: Rafalski, Ceci, Leafs Assistant Coaches, Kelly, Stoa, Scouting PHI-DET and FLA-BOS

Bob McKenzie: Brian Rafalski has been released from the Florida Everblades (ECHL) as they needed a roster spot. He's been out with a sore back since Jan. 18th. Ottawa Senators: Defenseman Cody Ceci has been told that he'll remain with…

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Injury Notes: Stamkos, Kane, Gaborik, Slater, Zubrus, Kopecky, McQuaid, Timonen, Gleason, Weber and Clowe

Pierre LeBrun: Steven Stamkos said he's feeling better and still hopes to play before the Olympic break. He said it is possible that the plays in the Olympics even if he doesn't get into a NHL game. Will depend on how he…

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Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates, Line Combos and Starting Goalies

Chris Johnston: Lightning's Steven Stamkos said that his leg felt "a lot better" today. Helene St. James: The Red Wings put Johan Franzen on the IR after he experienced some concussion symptoms. Bob Duff: The Red Wings activate Joakim Andersson…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Maple Leafs Jake Gardiner

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade Jake Gardiner. The 23-year old Gardiner carries a $875,000 salary cap hit and will be a RFA at the end of the season. John Shannon thinks the Leafs should…

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Morning Rumors II: Sharks, Rangers, Wild, Sabres, Flyers, Panthers, Avs, Penguins, Jets and Kings

Craig Custance of ESPN: Sharks Dan Boyle's contract expires at the end of the season. “I talked to Doug yesterday,” said Boyle’s agent, George Bazos, when we chatted Sunday afternoon. “We’ll continue to talk. Both sides want to get something done.”…

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Morning Rumors I: Habs Turn Down Bourque-Parenteau Offer? Other Avs and Canadiens Notes

Louis Jean: The Canadiens turn down a trade offer from the Avalanche, Rene Bourque for P.A. Parenteau. Adrian Dater: "Not true" Adrian Dater: The Avalanche made P.A. Parenteau a healthy scratch last night. Coach Patrick Roy said the decision was based on Parenteau…

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Injury Notes: Hartnell, Perry, Fasth, Martinez and Rinne

Sam Carchidi: A CT scan on Flyers Scott Hartnell's foot revealed no damage. He will be in the lineup today. Eric Stephens: Ducks Corey Perry had a maintenance day yesterday. Viktor Fasth has been on the ice wearing pads. He…

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