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Crosby cleared for light workouts … Healing Rangers … Roundup of names mentioned in trade rumors

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: "There hasn't been much real talk," Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon told ESPN.com this week. "Teams are saying 'We'll talk later, we'll talk later.' But that's fine." "There's been lots of talk going on, but it's…

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Edler out 8-10 weeks … Trade decision coming for Panthers … ‘Hawks GM talk trade deadline … LA Kings notes

Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canucks defenseman Alex Edler will have microdiscectomy procedure on his back Monday to repair a tear in a disc, he'll be out 8 to 10 weeks. This should allow Sami Salo to return to…

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Players with the worst plus/minus so far this season

So the all-star break is upon us (yawn), and in honor this 4 day break, I decided to put together a list of the worst plus/minuses so far this season. I'm still amazed (and annoyed, on my fantasy team) that…

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Blues need to make some changes … Liberal’s may support new arena in Quebec City … Thrashers willing to trade … Semin wanted short deal

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Gordon thinks the Blues need to change something, and to do it quickly. Injuries have taken their toll, and have even hit their draft picks. The team needs to trade some of their…

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Moulson re-signs … Flyers waive Walker, might have Cole in their sights … Edler to have back surgery … Getzlaf targeting Feb. 9th

Katie Strang via twitter: The New York Islanders have re-signed Matt Moulson to a 3 year deal worth $9.4 million. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Philadelphia Flyers have put Matt Walker on waivers. The Calgary Flames have put Ales Kotalik…

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Alexander Semin re-signs with Capitals for 1 year

Corey Masisak via twitter: The Washington Capitals have re-signed Alexander Semin to a 1 year, $6.7 million deal. Semin signed a 1 year, $6 million before this season. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The contract does not include a no-trade or…

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Iginla rumors persist … Trouble with Coyotes sale? Gustavsson would OK trip to Marlies … What if’s regarding Forsberg

Steve MacFarlane of the Calgary Sun: Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster has come out and said that he not interested in trade captain Jarome Iginla, but the rumors keep appearing, with the Flyers as a potential team interested now. “Certainly,…

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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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