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Injury Notes: Cammalleri, McLaren, Voracek, Wilson, Ruutu, Gleason and Krejci

Wes Gilbertson: Flames coach Bob Hartley sounds less optimistic that winger Michael Cammalleri (hand) will be ready for the season opener. Hartley: 'A week ago, I was very optimistic. I'm a very positive guy. But right now I don't know.' Jonas Siegel:…

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Free Agent Hits: Lundqvist, Hansen, Whitney, Dvorak and Moser

Andrew Gross: Henrik Lundqvist expects to continue contract talks before they leave for Phoenix. Nothing new to report yet. Ben Kuzma: The Canucks and Jannik Hansen agree on a four-year, $10 million contract extension. Bob McKenzie: The Panthers sign Ryan…

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Roster Notes: Players on waivers and reassignments

Roster deadline is Monday at 3:00 pm. To be off a teams roster, had to be put on waivers today. Bob McKenzie: On waivers: Finley NYI, Jones CGY, Smith CGY, Bickel NYR, Mashinter NYR, Powe NYR, T Smith TOR, Bodie…

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Pittsburgh Penguins 2013-14 Season Primer

Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: Penguins GM Ray Shero was aggressive on the trade front in 2013, acquiring Jarome Iginla, Brenden Morrow, and Doug Murray to compliment an already loaded roster. Even still, the Penguins were swept by the Boston…

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Rumor Hits: Flyers, Avalanche and Coyotes

Adrian Dater: Chatter about the Avalanche and Flyers talking trade regarding a defenseman. Dave Isaac: Rumor is Andrej Meszaros for John Mitchell. Sam Carchidi: Carchidi has been told that the odds are less than 50/50 that the Flyers will make…

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Morning Hits: Kings, Bissonnette, Hybrid Icing, Ramo, Boyes, Pulock and KHL

Bob McKenzie: Barring a trade, the Kings are likely to waive one of Jeff Schultz or Keaton Ellerby. Tyler Toffoli and Linden Vey may have to be sent down to the AHL. Nick Kypreos: Additional video and testimonials supported reducing…

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Injury Notes: Letang, Spezza, Crawford, Weiss and Elias

Shelly Anderson: Penguins Kris Letang is believed to have a lower leg injury and will be evaluated back in Pittsburgh. He won't skate this weekend. James Gordon: Senators Jason Spezza has a "minor groin injury." Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks "goalie Corey…

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Roster Notes: Waivers, Bruins, Blues, Blue Jackets, Stars, Coyotes, Leafs, Lightning and Blackhawks,

Renaud Lavoie: Colton Sceviour (Dal), Bruno Gervais (Phi), Adam Hall (Phi), Tyson Strachan (Was), Ryan Craig (CBJ) Jack Skille (CBJ), Cody Goloubef (CBJ), Jeremy Smith (CBJ), Mike McKenna (CBJ), Luke Adam (Buf) Boston Bruins: The Bruins reassigned to the AHL: Matt…

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Maple Leafs Trade Joe Colborne to the Flames for a Draft Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs trade Joe Colborne to the Calgary Flames for a conditional 2014 4th round draft pick. The pick becomes a 3rd rounder if certain conditions are met. Colborne was originally drafted by the Bruins, 16th overall in…

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Boston Bruins 2013-14 Season Primer

Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide One of the big questions going into the 2013 campaign was if Tuukka Rask would be able to provide the Boston Bruins with the same level of superb goaltending that they have become accustomed…

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St. Louis Blues 2013-14 Season Primer

Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: The Blues managed to prove the 2011-12 campaign wasn’t a fluke with their strong showing during the 2013 season. However, they matched up against the defending champion Los Angeles Kings in the first round of…

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Devils Trade Barch and Pick to the Panthers for Timmins and Pick

The New Jersey Devils trade forward Krys Barch and a 2015 7th round pick to the Florida Panthers for forward Scott Timmins and a 2014 6th round pick. Barch was drafted 106th overall in the fourth round of the 1998…

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