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Injury Notes: Lundqvist, Helm, Eaves, Ericsson, Jones, Stajan, Girordano and Thomas

Steve Zipay: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist is day-to-day with a "minor issue" and not guaranteed to start on Thursday. Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Darren Helm has a sore groin and going through more tests yesterday to…

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Line Combos: Flyers, Panthers, Flames, Islanders, Leafs, Devils and Canucks

Sarah Baicker: Flyers new top line: Giroux centering Lacavalier and Raffl. David Neal: Panthers lines: Upshall-Gomez-Boyes, Flash-Barkov-Versteeg, Bjugstad-Huberdeau-Winchester Matthias-Goc-Kopecky. Randy Sportak: Flames lines: Glencross-Monahan-Hudler; Baertschi-Backlund-Stempniak; Galiardi-Cammalleri-Jones. NY Islanders: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo, Bouchard-Nielsen-Bailey, Nelson-Regin-Clutterbuck, Martin-Cizikas-McDonald. David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel, Raymond-Bolland-Leivo, McClement-Kadri-Lupul, Bodie-Smith-Orr. Tom…

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Morning Rumors: Hiller, Oilers, Liles, Tootoo, Kulikov, Horton, Meszaros, Grigorenko, Green and Miller

Mark Spector: Thinks the Oilers have another deal in the works. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I know there has been some dialogue between Edmonton and Anaheim regarding Jonas Hiller" Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the Oilers have…

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Morning Hits: Kaleta, Zadorov, Clarkson, Eminger, Eager and Elias

John Shannon: The NHL should have their ruling on Patrick Kaleta's appeal on Wednesday. Ryan Pyette: From Buffalo News: "Sabres coach Ron Rolston said Zadorov will get more action in future games before any decision is made." James Mirtle: Leafs David…

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Injury Notes: Prust, Nash, Khudobin, Kulemin, Gorges, Lehtonen, Brunner, Boyle, Kronwall and Gagner

Eric Engels: Canadiens Brandon Prust is out a month with a shoulder injury. Patrick Kearns: "If nothing new is the official statement regarding Nash's concussion, well, it means nothing really but he's probably not back anytime soon." Katie Carrera: Capitals…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Mike Brown to Sharks For Pick

The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Mike Brown to the San Jose Sharks for a fourth round draft pick. Brown was drafted 159th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the Vancouver Canucks. James Mirtle: Sharks GM…

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VIDEO: McLeod Suspended For Hit On Kronwall

Avalanche forward Cody McLeod has been suspended for boarding Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall. McLeod could have avoided a boarding hit, but makes an adjustment. Kronwall was injured on the play. McLeod has no history. Comment: Was the suspension length…

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VIDEO: Grabner Suspended for Head Hit On Gerbe

New York Islanders winger Michael Grabner was suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head of Carolina Hurricanes Nathan Gerbe. Comment: Was the suspension the right amount? Too much? Not enough?

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Afternoon Hits: Europe, Alfie, Rielly, Boyle, Ristolainen, Helm, Smith, Bournival, Timonen, Pietro, Burns and Clowe

Renaud Lavoie: The NHL and NHLPA will have another meeting this week regarding going to Europe. Bill Roose: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson will play in his 10th game this season and will collect a $2 million bonus. Jonas Siegel: Maple…

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Lines and Goalies: Isles, Avs, Pens, Leafs, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Rangers, Wings and Devils

New York Islanders: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo; Bouchard-Nielsen-Bailey; Grabner-Regin-Clutterbuck-Nelson; Martin-Cizikas-McDonald-Boulton. Adrian Dater: Avalanche lines: Landeskog-​Stastny-Ta​nguay, O'Re​illy-Duche​ne-Downie​, McGinn-Mac​Kinnon-Par​enteau, Cli​che-Mitche​ll-Bordele​au. Shelly Anderson: Penguins lines: Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis Jokinen-Malkin-Kobasew Glass-Sutter-Conner Zolnierczyk-Vitale-Adams (Jeffrey). David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel Raymond-Bolland-Leivo McClement-Kadri-Lupul-(McLaren) Bodie-Smith-Orr Clarkson. JP TVA Sports: Canadiens lines: Bournival-Plekanec-Gionta Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher Moen-Desharnais-Bourque Blunden-White-…

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VIDEO: Ryan Garbutt Gets In-Person Hearing For Hit On Dustin Penner

Bob McKenzie: Stars Ryan Garbutt will have an in-person hearing for his hit on Ducks Dustin Penner. Dustin Penner: To whom it may concern.....black&white vertical stripes.Orange horizontal stripe) Might of been 2 min minor?? Comment on: How many games do you…

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VIDEO: Michael Grabner Gets Hearing For Hit On Nathan Gerbe

John Shannon: Islanders Michael Grabner will have a phone hearing for his hit on Hurricanes Nathan Gerbe on Saturday. Do you think he SHOULD be suspended? How many games do you think he WILL get?

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