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Quick Hits: Kaberle, Visnovsky, Greene, Mitchell and Martin

Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens put Tomas Kaberle on waivers. The Canadiens don't plan on demoting him, but can if they chose too. More teams likely to do the same in the next few days. Renaud Lavoie: Lubomir Visnovsky got a no-movement clause in…

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Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and Coach’s Corner

Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: Players that could be moved include: Matt Cullen, Brian Campbell, Tomas Fleischmann, Jay Bouwmeester (DET, LA, maybe TOR and TB), Ales Hemsky, Miikka Kiprusoff (CAL asked TOR for a 1st), Roberto Luongo, Raffi Torres, Derek…

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The Blues acquire Jordan Leopold from the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Jordan Leopold to the St. Louis Blues for a 2013 2nd round pick and a conditional 5th round pick. If the Blues win one playoff round this year, the 5th round pick becomes a…

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NHL Rumors II: Sabres, Red Wings, Bouwmeester, Yandle, Liles, DeKeyser and Franzen

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Darcy Regier, "The things that we will look to add will focus on things beyond this year," Regier told The Buffalo News by phone this evening. "It may include this year, but…

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NHL Rumors I: Crowded goalie market, Regehr, Blackhawks and Yandle, Bruins and Ducks

Damien Cox: The simple facts are: the Leafs talked to the Canucks this week about Roberto Luongo, they have some interest, and the price has dropped. Darren Dreger: Sources say the Canucks called the Maple Leafs to revisit talks. The…

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Quick Hits: Scouting the Stars-Wild and Hawks-Ducks, Visnovsky, Coburn, Hossa, Greiss and Brodeur

Mike Heika: Scouting the Stars-Wild: Sharks, Senators and Avalanche. Chris Kuc: Scouting the Blackhawks-Ducks: Avalanche, Sharks, Flyers, Rangers, Senators and Canucks. NY Islanders on NHL.com: The Islanders have signed Lubomir Visnovsky to a two year contract extension. (Deal is said…

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Quick Hits: Devils, Fisher and Spezza injuries, Visnovsky and Scouting the Lightning-Devils

The Fourth Period: The Devils are looking to add goal scorer by the deadline. Lou Lamoriello told the Star-Ledger, "There is no question in my mind a splash usually upsets things. Adding pieces complements," Lamoriello told the paper. "That's not…

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Oilers trade Rieder to Coyotes for Kessy

The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired right winger Tobias Rieder from the Edmonton Oilers for left winger Kale Kessy. Rieder was drafted in the 4th round by the Oilers, 114th overall in the 2011 draft. Kessy was drafted in the 4th…

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NHL Rumors III: Backups that could be available, Neuvirth, Ribeiro rejects offer, Sharks and Predators

Justin Goldman of NHL.com: Goldman lists 5 backups who could be moved by the deadline. 1. Jonathan Bernier (LA): 7-2-0 with a 1.94 and .923 SV%. 2. Michal Neuvirth (WSH): Only five appearances since Feb. 1st. Career 53-35-10 record, 2.68…

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NHL Rumors II: Nonis talks deadline, Maple Leafs, Luongo, Kiprusoff, Khabibulin, Smith, Reimer and Scrivens

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis, “Last year I had a list of teams I kept in touch with. I did about half. Brian (Burke) did about half. That’s how we operated. “Now, I pretty…

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NHL Rumors I: Bouwmeester, Giordano, Yandle, Miller, Regehr, Jaskin and the Ducks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Roger Millions: Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester admits that he's talked with management about the possibility for a trade. As many as 6 teams are interested. Helene Elliott: Elliott wonders if the Kings would be interested…

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Quick Hits: Scouting Isles-Flyers and Panthers-Sabres, DeKeyser, Elliott, Coburn, Franzen and Jovanovski

From twitter unless noted otherwise David Strehle: Scouting the Islanders-Flyers game: Sharks, Stars, Lightning and Hurricanes. George Richards: Scouting the Panthers-Sabres: Devils, Penguins, Wild, Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs. Frank Seravalli: The Flyers think they are…

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