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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Blue Jackets Marian Gaborik

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Blue Jackets should trade Marian Gaborik. Gord Stellick thinks interested teams could be: Wild, Red Wings, Avalanche and Penguins. Brad May thinks interested teams could be: Canadiens, Canucks and Sharks. Who do you think…

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Morning Rumors: Sabres, Panthers, Rangers, Oilers, Pens, Jets, Lightning, Leafs, Bruins and Scouting PHX-MIN

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Pat LaFontaine is hoping that Ryan Miller wants to stay long-term in Buffalo. “The most important thing is to listen to what Ryan Miller wants to do,” LaFontaine said. “Obviously you’d love to keep…

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Quick Hits: Sabres, Redden, Couture, Tennyson and Erat

Pierre LeBrun: Before hiring Tim Murray as their new GM, the Sabres interviewed 10 people in total. Bruce Garrioch: Talk is that Murray's deal is for five years. John Vogl: Sabres GM Tim Murray: "Good drafting allows you trade well, and then…

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Injury Notes: Rinne, Tangauy, O’Reilly, Rinaldo, Edler, Burrows, Bolland, Comeau and Bishop

Nick Cole: The Predators are hopeful to have an update on Pekka Rinne today. Adrian Dater via Sulia: Avs Alex Tanguay practiced yesterday in a non-contact jersey. He'll push it hard next week and it's possible he could return soon.…

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Late Morning Rumors: Kadri, Gardiner, Gagner, Skinner, Briere, Kane and some Goaltenders

The Fourth Period: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis is still looking for a top-six forward. It is thought that he could be willing to trade Nazem Kadri and Jake Gardiner if they get the right offer. The Rangers, Devils, Flyers…

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Morning Rumors: Caps, Isles, Oilers, Bruins, Jets, Sabres, Leafs, Spartak and Dmen Trade Possibilities

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Gormley wonders if it's time for the Capitals to make a trade. They've lost seven of nine, and have Michael Neuvirth and Martin Erat looking for a change of scenery. The Islanders could be looking for…

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Morning Hits: Ducks, Urbom, Smith, OEL and Schneider

Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks are the fifth team in the last 40 seasons to recorded at least a point in each of their first 20+ home games. Todd Cordell: The Devils claim Alex Urbom off waivers from the Capitals. Tom Gulitti:…

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Injury Notes: Canes, Wings, Blues, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Devils, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, Avs and Sharks

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Eric Staal will be out a couple more games. Cam Ward could skate today. Michael Smith: Hurricanes Jiri Tlusty (appendectomy) and Riley Nash (lower-body) practiced yesterday. Both players are still on the IR. Helene St. James: Red…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Sharks, Rangers, Avs, Kings, Sabres, Habs, Flames, Scouting Kings-Wild

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Oilers Sam Gagner's no-trade clause hasn't kicked in yet. GM Craig MacTavish promised to honour it this season. Both sides may now believe it's time for a change. There has been no contract talks between the…

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Morning Hits: Giordano, Couture/Nash, Guenin, Urbom, Brule, Lindholm, Pearson, Dumba and Brodeur

Randy Sportak: Flames defenseman Mark Giordano will be considered an injury replacement for Team Canada. Hope Smoke: Pierre LeBrun said that Team Canada debated till the last minute between Logan Couture and Rick Nash. Couture's injury didn't play a part…

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Injury Notes: Canadiens, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Senators, Devils, Red Wings, Ducks and Flyers

Elliotte Friedman: Canadiens Alex Galchenyuk will be out six weeks with a broken hand. Chicago Blackhawks: Nikolai Khabibulin had rotator cuff surgery and is out for four to five months. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly might…

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2014 Sochi Olympics – Group A Rosters: Russia, Slovakia, United States and Slovenia

Group A Russia Goaltenders: Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Alexander Yeryomenko, Dynamo Moskva (KHL) Defencemen: Anton Belov, Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Alexei Emelin, Montreal Canadiens (NHL) Andrei Markov, Montreal Canadiens (NHL) Evgeny Medvedev, Ak Bars…

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