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Blues-Brewer haven’t talked, could be moved but … Conroy clears waivers, weighing options … Oilers would put Souray on re-entry

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues and Eric Brewer haven't talked contract extension. Brewer and backup goalie Ty Conklin will be UFA's at seasons end, and could find themselves as on the trade block for the Feb.28th…

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Leino and Flyers working on a deal … Moving Senators … Callahan, Prospal activated … Cox’s plan for Leafs … Weber options

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Philadelphia Flyers and Ville Leino continue talks and agent, Bill Zito texted, "I am optimistic we'll get a deal done." The Flyers have about $4.1 million in 'tagging' space for next season. Leino…

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Enstrom out 2-3 weeks … Seabrook-Hawks continue talks … Johnson not being shopped by Blues … Muller may look for head coaching gig … Bruins team needs Video

Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Thrashers defenseman Tobias Enstrom will be out 2-3 weeks with a fractured finger. Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Brent Seabrook and Chicago Blackhawks continue to talk contract extension. The 25-year old is currently making $3.5…

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Savard has concussion … Iginla-Rangers rumors nonsense … Fisher has limited no-trade … Sidney speaks video

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: “After being examined by the Bruins medical staff, Marc has been diagnosed with a moderate concussion,” said GM Peter Chiarelli in a statement posted at the team’s media site this evening. “There is no…

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Anaheim Ducks trade option … Why Giguere won’t be traded … Alfie not going anywhere … White to have MRI

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: If the Anaheim Ducks continue to hold on to their playoff spot, GM Bob Murray hopes to be a buyer at the trade deadline. Though he's not saying, it's likely he'd like to add…

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Senators about to enter re-building mode

Roy MacGregor of the Globe and Mail: In many minds, the Ottawa Senators season is a write off, and it's time to look towards next season. The fans will likely accept a complete rebuild. Bryan Murray is rumored to be…

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Nabokov hangs up on Snow … Savard to be evaluated today … Stars-Leafs trade debunked … Forsberg could return next month

The New York Times: Shortly after being claimed by the Islanders on Saturday, GM Garth Snow called up Evgeni Nabokov, "Snow said when he identified himself on the phone, Nabokov immediately hung up." Nabokov agent later talked to Snow, and…

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Kings ask about Gaborik … Panthers shopping Weiss and others … Savard hit hard … Nabokov says no to Isles … Leafs shopping Dmen

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A league executive told Garrioch that teams are calling about Senators center Mike Fisher, but acknowledges that he's not having a good year along with many other Sens. “I just don’t think they can…

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HNIC Hotstove and NHL Sources Say Videos from Jan. 22nd 2011

Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove with Ron MacLean, Eric Francis, Mike Milbury & Pierre LeBrun. All-Star game injury notes, Lombardi's fine, Isles claim Nabokov and the fallout, head shot issues. NHL Sources Say: The HC crew talks about the NHL…

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Komisarek in trouble with LAPD … Will Senators fire Clouston, claim Nabokov? Hawks-Seabrook talking contract not trade

Kukla's Korner providing link to TMZ story: TMZ as learned that Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek "allegedly punched a woman in the face at an L.A. nightclub earlier this month." Law enforcement sources tell us ... the 28-year-old defensive powerhouse…

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Lombardi fined $50K … Another Forsberg attempt with Avs … Caps and Devils won’t claim Nabokov

Darren Dreger via twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi fined $50,000. His comment last night was ... "When the guy in Toronto making the decisions on the goals, in Ottawa and the one tonight, wanted the G.M.'s job in L.A. and…

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Fleischmann done for year … Red Wings sign Nabokov, awaits waivers and waiver rule craziness … Sturm and Niittymaki to IR

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: The Avalanche will be with Tomas Fleischmann for the remainder of the year, as he was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. He has a blood clot in each of his lungs and will be on…

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