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Alexei Ponikarovsky Trade Rumors

9:54 PM: Darren Dreger: Pending trade call, Ponikarovsky for Caputi and Skoula 9:37 PM: Damien Cox: Leafs will likely also take Martin Skoula along with Caputi for Ponikarovsky. 9:19 PM: TheFourthPeriod: Pagnotta is being told a draft pick may also…

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Nick Boynton Traded to the Blackhawks

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Nick Boynton to the Chicago Blackhawks for future considerations. Boynton was immediately assigned to their AHL club, the Rockford IceHogs. The 31 year old Boynton will give the the Hawks some added depth. In…

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NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for March 2nd

We'll continue to bring you updates from Twitter and elsewhere throughout today and tomorrow. Keep up-to-date will all player trades on our NHL Trade Tracker page. If you need a quick break from the rumors, check out the relaxed Wayne…

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Almost Trade Deadline Day

3:59 PM: TheFourthPeriod: Alexei Ponikarovsky is close to be dealt. The Kings, Penguins, and Predators have shown serious interest. The Leafs are hoping for a 1st round pick, but might take a 2nd and top prospect. 10:57 AM: Brad Ziemer…

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Dan Hamhuis Trade Rumors

2:51 PM: Tim Panaccio via Twitter: The Flyers want to know if Dan Hamhuis would re-sign with them.  Sources are saying he does not want to be traded. 11:31 AM: Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: The Predators are believed to have…

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Chicago Adds Minor League Depth in Net

The Chicago Blackhawks traded for a goalie today, but it will only affect their AHL team. The Hawks acquired Hannu Toivonen and defenseman Danny Richmond from the St. Louis Blues for goalie Joe Fallon. Toivonen has appeared in 26 AHL…

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NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for Mar. 1st

Chris Vivlamore: The Thrashers will be buyers more than sellers at the deadline. Bob McKenzie: The Lightning have put Brandon Bochenski on re-entry waivers. The Flyers have put Riley Cote on waivers. Bruce Garrioch: The Sharks are looking at Aaron…

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The Pittsburgh Penguins trade for Jordan Leopold

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Jordan Leopold from the Florida Panthers for a 2010 2nd round pick. Leopold has 7 goals and 11 assists in 61 games this season. Over 416 career games, Leopold has scored 36 goals and…

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Steve Ott Re-signs with Stars, Stajan Re-signs with Flames

Cross Steve Ott's name off the list of players who might get traded by the NHL deadline. According to TSN, Ott has reached an agreement this morning with the Dallas Stars to a 4 year contract extension, worth around $2.95…

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Trade talk is picking up as Olympic Freeze is Over

11:05 AM: John Glennon of the Tennessean: The Predators coud use some scoring depth, and/or someone that can kill penalties. They'll most likely look to add a rental player, instead of one with a longer contract. Dan Hamhuis and/or Dan…

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Puck-Moving Defenseman are Wanted by Many

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The Devils will welcome back defenseman Paul Martin on March 10th after a 52 game absense due to a fractured left forearm. That may not stop GM Lou Lamoriello from looking to acquire another Dman.…

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Vokoun to Caps? Hamhuis Would Like to Remain a Pred? Auld to Rangers? Kozlov Requests Trade …

TheFourthPeriod: The Vokoun to the Blackhawks for Huet, Crawford, and Versteeg rumor has been dismissed by several sources. An "unconfirmed" rumor has Vokoun heading to Capitals for Jose Theodore, one of either John Carlson or Marcus Johnsson, and a draft…

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