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NHL Injuries: McDonagh, Datsyuk, Sabres, Timonen, Clowe, Upshall, Penner, Ballard and Yakupov

Tom Reed: The Rangers may have lost Ryan McDonagh with a left shoulder injury. Andrew Gross: There is no update on McDonagh. With them not practicing today, may not know extent until Thursday. Pat Leonard: Initial diagnosis is that it's "not serious."…

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NHL VIDEO: Canadiens Murray Elbows Lightning’s Kostka

Montreal Canadiens Douglas Murray elbows Tampa Bay Lightning's Mike Kostka. Do you think Murray should be suspended? If so, how many games do you think he should get?

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NHL Rumors II: Islanders, Bruins, Panthers, Maple Leafs and Canucks

Josh Kosman and Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Islanders owner Charles Wang is talking with Andrew Barroway, a Philadelphia lawyer, about a potential sale of the team. The price could be $225 million and potentially another $75 million if…

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NHL Rumors I: Wild, Oilers, Canucks and Maple Leafs

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) The Wild must figure out their goaltending situation this offseason. Josh Harding and Niklas Backstrom have health concerns. If they think that Darcy Kuemper can be the No. 1 goalie, they may look…

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Morning Hits: Nonis, Folin, Grigorenko, Arcobello, Carlyle and Clarkson

Kid Ish: Darren Dreger: "Nonis delivered word to owners that this was going to be a tough year, and next year as well." ... "The message I'm getting from the boardroom is that they're frustrated but everyone's fine." ... "The reality is this team is where…

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NHL Injuries: Duchene, Fowler, Volchenkov, Clowe, Downie, Timonen, Gazdic and Ference

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Matt Duchene will about out for about four weeks with a MCL injury to his left knee after a collision with teammate Jamie McGinn. P.A. Parenteau is skating and there is hope that he…

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NHL Rumors: Brodeur, Maple Leafs FAs and Coaches, and Jones

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Martin Brodeur is "80 percent sure" that he'll play next season and hasn't ruled out remaining with the Devils. “I’m not closing (the door) here at all,” Brodeur told The Star-Ledger. “It will be a…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Flyers, Habs, Panthers, Jets, Sharks, Canes, Wild and Canucks

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs have lost eight in a row and changes could be coming. Coach Randy Carlyle could be the scapegoat. A management source indicated that drastic move(s) in the next 24-48 hours was unlikely…

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Hits and Injuries: Iginla, Heatley, Kessel, Smith, Duchene, Downie, Jones and Abdelkader

CapGeek: "Jarome Iginla has already earned $3.7M of his $4.2M performance bonuses. Because he just hit 30 goals, he can now earn an additional $250K if the #Bruins win three playoff rounds and another $250K if they win the Stanley…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals and Senators

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Hickey wonders if the Canadiens should give the 35-year old Andrei Markov a three-year contract extension. Markov has been the cornerstone of Canadiens blueline since 2000. He's averaged over 25 minutes a game this…

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Morning Hits: Selling Islanders, Award Winners, Plekanec, Pens and Clarkson

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I'm of the opinion that Wang's plan right now is to digest himself of the Islanders." ...  "It's certainly not done and I don't know if it will get done but there are financial institutions..." "... that are…

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NHL Injuries: Peverley, Luongo, Bieksa, Goc, Smid, Pitlick and Bernier

Dallas Stars: Rich Peverley: "I went on the ice yesterday. My goal would be to come back." Steve Gorten: Panthers Roberto Luongo is day-to-day. They have recalled Scott Clemmensen. Dan Murphy: Canucks Kevin Bieksa suffered a leg injury last night.…

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