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Flyers and Carter close on 10 year deal … Trade offers make “no sense” for Burke … Little returns tonight

Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Panaccio is reporting that the Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter could reach a deal this month worth between $60-$63 million over 10 years. As their roster stands right now for next year, the Flyers have $7…

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Could Winnipeg support a team? Doan at least a week away … Bernier possible broken cheekbone, Burns to be suspended?

Toronto Sun: It's been awhile since the Sun group posted an article on how Winnipeg can support an NHL team. Mario Lefebvre (Conference Board of Canada director - I have no idea what that means) says that Winnipeg, Quebec City…

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Toronto Maple Leafs call up Nazem Kadri and Keith Aulie … Audio with Kadri, Burke and Wilson

3:13 pm: Nazem Kadri Audio: posted by James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. Keith Aulie Audio: posted by James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. 2:57 pm: Fan 590 Audio: Leafs Sr VP of Hockey Operations Dave Nonis discussing…

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David Backes signs extension with Blues … Brodeur starting tonight? Ekman-Larsson sent to AHL … Bloge Salming Video

Darren Pang via twitter: David Backes has signed a 5 year contract extension with the St. Louis Blues. Bob McKenzie reports that it is a 5 year deal with a cap hit of $4.5 million ($22.5 million total). Bob McKenzie…

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Maple Leafs facing decision on whether to recall Kadri or not … Lecavalier breaks hand … Peter Forsberg take 5 … Blues injury updates

Darren Dreger of TSN: Within the next month, the Boston Bruins should get $7.5 million in salary returning to their lineup. When Marc Savard and Marco Sturm return, the Bruins will be about $2 million over the cap. The Toronto…

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Gaborik returns … Guerin closer to retirement … Satan signing soon? Kuba to return on Saturday? Brodeur practices

Andrew Gross of the Bergon Record: Marian Gaborik will be back in the lineup for the New York Rangers tonight. Gaborik has missed 12 games with a separated shoulder. Defenseman Michal Rozsival could be out another 7-10 days. Pierre LeBrun…

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Colorado acquires Canadiens defenseman O’Byrne

TSN: The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Ryan O'Byrne from the Montreal Canadiens for prospect Michael Bournival. O'Byrne has only appeared in 3 games for the Canadiens this season. Bournival plays for the Shawinigan Cataractes in the QMJHL. Eric Duhatscek via…

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Savard to practice, still 6-8 weeks away … Jarome continues to struggle in Calgary … Leighton returns to practice … plus more

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Marc Savard will begin practicing in the next 2-3 days with the Bruins. ''He's doing much, much better,'' said Chiarelli. ''He has been symptom-free for a while now, increasing his skating...all in all,…

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Wednesday afternoon NHL lineup and injury notes

Jonas Siegel of AM640: The Maple Leafs had a players only meeting this morning, everyone spoke during the meeting. "What they found was a lacking enthusiasm and a work ethic in need of some spark." Well no #$@%, anyone who…

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Lou needs to do something with the Devils … Kings lineup moves … Miller in as backup … Will Chara be 2nd tallest one day?

Scott Burnside of ESPN: Lou Lamoriello is going to have to shake things up after the Devils terrible start. "I take full responsibility," Lamoriello told ESPN.com. "I put those people on the ice. Certainly we're not happy with where we…

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Kane on the Left Wing? Can Flyers sign both Carter and Leino? Giggy not happy with Leafs … Ron Wilson Audio

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks continue to tweak their lines. At practice yesterday Patrick Kane was on the left side (usually RWer), with David Bolland at center and Marian Hossa on the right side. This line…

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Bruins, Predators injury updates … PPP look at Leafs coaching situation … DGB has GM meeting agenda … Bloge Salming video

James Murphy of ESPN Boston: Both Marc Savard and Marco Sturm are ready to make final push to return to the Bruins lineup according to Peter Chiarelli. Chiarelli wouldn't say that Savard is close, "but he's getting there." Chiarelli estimates…

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