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Capitals acquire Dennis Wideman from the Panthers

The Washington Capitals have traded for defenseman Dennis Wideman. Mike Vogl: The Capitals will send a 2011 3rd round pick and Jake Hauswirth to the Panthers.

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In case you missed it, lots of rumors on twitter today

12:45 PM Brad Richards Audio 1: Stars media central Brad Richards Audio 2: Stars media central John Shannon: Ty Conklin clears waivers. Bob McKenzie: "CGY claims Carson on waivers from CAR; ATL claims Rob Schremp from NYI; OTT claims McEhlinney…

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Thrashers and Panthers make day’s first trade

The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired Radek Dvorak and a 5th round pick from the Florida Panthers for Niclas Bergfors and Patrick Rissmiller.

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The Rumors keep coming

Nick Kypreos: Kypreos thinks it's unlikely that Richards gets moved to Rangers. Roster players need to back to the Stars in deal. Kevin Allen: Thrashers are close on a 3 year deal with Mark Stuart. Bruce Garrioch: If Jason Spezza…

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Twitter Rumors involving Richards, Liles, Smid, Weiss, Arnott, Bogosian

Darren Dreger: Brad Richards is willing to waive his no trade clause for one team. Dreger guesses the New York Rangers. Pierre LeBrun: Sources tell ESPN's Burnside that the Avalanche have told the Leafs he won't be traded to them.…

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Twitter Morning Rumors

Howard Berger via twitter: Kypreos said the only city Stephen Weiss would waive his no trade clause for would be for Toronto. Berger thinks they would have to give up a 1st round and Nazem Kadri. Andy Strickland via twitter:…

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Game Plans for the Thrashers, Red Wings and Lightning

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers GM Rick Dudley expects to be involved with trade talks. He could be after another forward. “We think we put a couple of pieces in place so we are not looking for quite…

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Blues send Brad Boyes to the Sabres for Draft Pick

The St. Louis Blues have traded winger Brad Boyes to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2011 2nd round draft pick. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: (A good read about Boyes) It’s clear the new Owner in Buffalo has his eyes…

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Phillips re-signs with Sens … Richards likely staying … Likely no extension/trade for MacArthur … NHL Sources Say Video

Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Ottawa Senators and Chris Phillips have agreed to a 3 year contract worth approximately $9 million. Damian Cox via twitter: Brad Richards is likely staying in Dallas. Clarke MacArthur is unlikely to re-sign with the…

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Sunday Morning NHL Rumor Roundup – Part 2

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:The Kings are targeting in order: Brad Richards, Ales Hemsky, and David Booth. Richards is complicated deal as he is out with a concussion with no timetable, and has a no-trade clause. The Rangers are also interested…

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Sunday Morning NHL Rumor Round Up – Part 1

Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Senators and Chris Phillips will continue to talk today, both sides will need to figure out if the gap can be closed. If it's decided that he won't be re-signing, options are for him to…

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Will take Schenn to get Hemsky … Phillips-Senators still apart … Connolly staying in Buffalo, they’re buyers … NHL Sources Say videos

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Ottawa Senators and Chris Phillips talked again today but are having trouble closing the gap. Mark Spector via twitter: Ales Hemsky heading to the LA Kings a 'non-starter'  without Brayden Schenn being included. As of today,…

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