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Injury notes: Brodeur, Hossa, Krejci, Havlat, Kennedy, Quincey, Helm and Bertuzzi

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Devils Martin Brodeur said he should be ready to start on Thursday, but may end up dressing as the backup. Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Marian Hossa left last night's game in first period after…

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Corey Perry Re-signs with the Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed right winger Corey Perry to an eight year contract extension. Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the eight year deal is for $69 million, a $8.625 million salary cap hit. Perry was drafted by the Ducks,…

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Quick Hits: McDonald, Jovanovski, Brodeur, Letang, Matteau and Schroeder

Lou Korac via twitter: Blues forward Andy McDonald: "The plan is to play tomorrow." Josh Rimer via twitter: The Panthers are expected to make an announcement on defenseman Ed Jovanovski's future. Nick Kyproes via twitter: Jovanovski's hip is still an issue.…

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Lines and Starters: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Canadiens, Devils, Canucks, Hawks, Kings, Ducks, Flyers, Lightning and Blues

NY Islanders via twitter: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Boyes, Bailey-Nielsen-Okposo, Cizikas-Aucoin-McDonald, Martin-Reasoner-Boulton-Joensuu. Defensive pairings: MacDonald-Hamonic, Streit-Martinek, Hickey-Visnovsky, Finley-Carkner. David Alter via twitter: Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel, Lupul-Kadri-Frattin, MacArthur-Grabovski-Orr, Komarov-McClement-Kulemin-McLaren. Defensive pairings: Gunnarsson-Phaneuf, Liles-Holzer, Fraser-Franson, Komisarek-Kostka Andrew Gross via twitter: Rangers lines: Nash-Richards-Gaborik Hagelin-Stepan-Callahan Miller-Boyle-Pyatt Haley-Halpern-Powe. John Lu via twitter: Canadiens…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Penguins, Flames, Lightning, Bruins, Jets, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

Aaron Portzline of the Dispatch: The Blue Jackets now find themselves battling for a playoff spot. It's not sounding like the Blue Jackets will be buyers at the trade deadline. They could be sellers despite being in the hunt. Players…

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Injury Notes: Malkin, Letang, Backlund, Enstrom, Green, Kundratek, Erskine, Laich, Clowe and Hannan

Rob Rossi and Josh Yohe of the Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin skated again yesterday but is uncertain for tomorrow night. He's missed the last five games with an upper-body injury. Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang left yesterday's…

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Garrioch’s Rumor Roundup … Trade bait: top 5 … RFA’s Pietangelo and Shattenkirk

Bruce Garrioch via twitter:Sources saying that the Sabres are ready to blow it up and basically everyone is available except for Thomas Vanek, Marcus Foligno, Cody Hodgson or Alexander Sulzer. Nobody would take Tyler Myers' contract. Teams won't want to take…

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NHL Rumors: Bozak, Penguins, Iginla, Kings, Bernier, Perry, Roy and Streit

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs are still in the market for a big 2nd or 3rd line center and an upgrade on the blueline. The Leafs are not in a rush to sign or trade Tyler Bozak as…

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Quick Hits: Ekman-Larsson, Leafs, Scouting Flyers-Devils, Ryder, Grigorenko, Allen, Giguere and Luongo

Darren Dreger via twitter: Oliver Ekman-Larsson signed a 6 year, $33 million contract extension with the Coyotes, a $5.5 million salary cap hit. Michael Traikos via twitter: Korbinian Holzer, Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov are the only Maple Leafs that…

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Sabres Trade TJ Brennan to the Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman TJ Brennan to the Florida Panthers for a 2013 5th round pick. Steve Goldstein via twitter: The 5th round pick previously belonged to LA Kings and was acquired for Keaton Ellerby. Brennan was a…

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Maple Leafs trade David Steckel to the Ducks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded center David Steckel to the Anaheim Ducks for right winger Ryan Lasch and a 2014 7th round pick. The 31-year old Steckel was drafted by the LA Kings, 30th overall in the first round…

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Injury, Lines and Goalies: Ullstrom, Malkin, Lupul, Sabres, Senators, Leafs, Canadiens, and Flames

Katie Strang via twitter: Islanders forward David Ullstrom will be out for 3 to 4 weeks with a groin injury. Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins Evgeni Malkin will be out tomorrow. David Alter via twitter: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul has…

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