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Fallout from the Kaberle trade … Pronger has concussion-like symptoms, Schenn mild concussion … Ryan to center … Gonchar doubtful

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: One GM told LeBrun that he was absolutely shocked that the Hurricanes were able to move Tomas Kaberle's contract. Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on the signing of Kaberle: "I should have known…

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Hurricanes trade Kaberle to the Canadiens for Spacek

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded defenseman Tomas Kaberle to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Jaroslav Spacek. Kaberle was signed this offseason by the Hurricanes for 3 years at $12.75 million. Things didn't work that well in Carolina for him, and…

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Rogers and BCE to buy 80% of MLSE … Kane in contract year … 2 loaned to Team Canada for WJC … Greene out 4 weeks

Grant Robertson and Tara Perkins of the Globe and Mail: Rogers Communications and BCE are closing in a deal to by the 80% stock in MLSE from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for $1.33 billion. Larry Tanenbaum supports the deal,…

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Ville Leino Suspended a game for Elbowing Matt Read

Sabres forward Ville Leino was suspended for 1 game for his elbow to the head of Flyers forward Matt Read.

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Porter suspended for 4 games for kneeing Booth

Avalanche center Kevin Porter was handed a 4 game suspension for kneeing Canucks winger David Booth. Booth suffered a knee injury and is out 4 to 6 weeks.

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No one incident hurt Crosby … Sutton suspended indefinitely … St. Louis out, streak broken … Colborne sent to Marlies

Adam Kimelman via twitter: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on when Crosby was hurt on Monday: "Not a one-time incident in the game." Crosby took today off and Bylsma figures he'll be working out tomorrow. There are no plans beyond that.…

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Crosby out 2 games … Brassard will eventually be traded … Kings injury update … Booth out 4-6 weeks … Will Sutton get suspended?

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins sent a news release out yesterday that Sidney Crosby will miss the next 2 games. He didn't feel good after taking a hit on Monday against the Bruins. "He saw Dr. Micky Collins of…

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Afternoon notes involving the Coyotes future, Gagner, Brassard, Maple Leafs, Devils, Kuba, Schenn, Stars injures, Karlsson, Oilers and Bryzgalov

Nick Ctsonika via twitter: Bill Daley said they continue to talk with 2 prospective buyers for the Phoenix Coyotes. As long as it's progressing, they'll continue to work towards keeping the team there. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The NHL says…

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Stars trade Barch and pick to Florida for Hauswirth and pick

Dallas Stars via twitter: The Dallas Stars have traded winger Krys Barch and a 2012 6th round pick to the Florida Panthers for Jake Hauswirth and a 2012 5th round pick.

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Fistric gets a 3 game suspension for his hit on Niederreiter

Dallas Stars defenseman Mark Fistric received a 3 games suspension for his hit on Islanders Nino Niederreiter. Violation: Rule 42.1 Charging - "A minor or major penalty shall be imposed on a player who skates or jumps into, or chargers…

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Brodeur isn’t thinking retirement. PHX moving to Quebec City next year? Blue Jackets reject ‘Canes trade offer … Injury notes for your fantasy hockey teams

Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: Thoughts of retirement haven't crept into Martin Brodeur's mind yet. “I haven’t given any thought to that,” Brodeur said. “There might be a time when I have to ask that question but I’m not…

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NHL Attendance for each team after 10 home games

We bring you our first installment in tracking NHL home attendance for the 2011-12 season. The below chart tracks each teams home attendance after 10 games. 13 teams are running at or above 100% capacity. 18 teams have a capacity…

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