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Our 2012 NHL Trade Deadline Feature Section

Follow us on twitter at @myNHLTradeRumor for updates leading up to the deadline, and throughout the season and offseason. We never stop. Our unrestricted free agent lists: Centers | Left Wingers | Right Wingers | Defenseman | Goalies Thanks to all…

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Marek Zidlicky waives his no trade clause to be traded to the NJ Devils

Audio: Lou Lamoriello talking about the trade. 8:40 PM: Dam Rosen via twitter: The Minnesota Wild will receive Kurtis Foster, Nick Palmieri, Stephane Veilleux, a 2012 2nd round pick and a 2013 conditional pick from the New Jersey Devils for…

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Ales Hemsky signs a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Ales Hemsky to a 2 year contract extension worth $10 million. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: GM Steve Tambellini on Hemsky: "Ales can see the level of skill that's coming. The type of play we've seen…

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State of the Dallas Stars: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Kyle Logsdon of Clearing the Puck, and can be found on twitter at @KidLogs With the trade deadline looming nearer every day, the focus in the hockey world inevitably turns to any and all trade rumors being spread…

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Early evening rumors involving: Capitals, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Flames and Blue Jackets

Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector writes about 3 teams that should be sellers. Capitals - Both Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble could be valuable veteran additions for contenders. The Capitals are close to the cap ceiling, and have…

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State of the St. Louis Blues: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by David Rogers of Frozen Notes, and can be found on twitter at @FrozenNotes If the team does anything, it will be buying. They have remained near the top of the standings all season long despite injuries to vital…

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Interest in Ott … Leafs put Rosehill and Boyce on waivers … Carter made more sense than Nash … Blue Jackets notes … Kuznetsov injured

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There is lots of interest in Stars forward Steve Ott. The Canucks really like him, the Leafs and Flyers may be interested too. The Stars like Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk, but it would take more…

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Bruins looking for impact player … Blues not shopping Stewart … Quincey speaks about Avs … Lecavalier out 3 weeks

James Murphy of ESPN: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli may have changed his tune and could be after adding an impact player before the deadline. Nathan Horton's concussion, Rich Peverley's knee injury, and their lackluster play since January have all lead…

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Kings Dustin Brown may be available now … Oilers make last push to re-sign Hemsky … Goalies Leafs may look at … Wings looking at F’s

Darren Dreger via twitter: Kings forward Dustin Brown may now be available, which puts more heat on the Blue Jackets to make a decision on Nash. The Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Flyers are just a few teams that would be…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets trade Jeff Carter to the LA Kings for Jack Johnson and a 1st

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Jeff Carter to the Los Angeles Kings for Jack Johnson and a 1st round pick. Bob McKenzie said on TSN that the deal is contingent on a Jeff Carter medical. Jeff Carter carries…

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Kings discussing Bernier and Brown … Teams in on Ott … Leafs have a bunch going on … Nabokov-Isles talking … Anderson cuts hand

Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bob McKenzie said that Kings are in trade discussions involving Jonathan Bernier and Dustin Brown, though nothing is close. Nick Kypreos via twitter: There is plenty of talk involving Stars Steve Ott. Teams that are showing…

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Kings and Blue Jackets talking a Jeff Carter for Jack Johnson trade

Helen Elliot via twitter: Kings last 2 losses probably accelerated Kings and Blue Jackets talks on a Carter trade. Jack Johnson and probably a 1st round pick heading to Blue Jackets for Carter. Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Los Angeles…

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