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Kane has setback, doubtful for Friday … Pronger to see specialist tomorrow … Blues lose Johnson? Semin out day-to-day … Starting goalies

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Patrick Kane has missed 4 games with an ankle injury suffered a setback today and is doubtful for Friday. Marian Hossa (lower body) and Viktor Stalberg (upper body) won't be in the lineup on…

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Pronger injured … Callahan breaks hand … Sutter would do Phaneuf trade again, um what? Sturm targets next Wednesday

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger suffered a lower body injury in the 2nd period last night, and did not make it out for the 3rd period. Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: New York…

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Rolston clears waivers, has never been asked to waive no-trade … Kane returns Friday? Seguin a healthy scratch? Roster notes and Starting goalies

Chris Kuc via twitter: Patrick Kane is close to returning, "Friday is a possibility. I just have to see how I am (Thursday) in practice and Friday in the pregame skate." Tim Sassone via twitter: David Bolland is likely in…

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Nabokov to Lightning may not be a no-brainer … Lease passes Glendale vote … Sabres get trio back … Phaneuf-Iginla feud? Difference in Oilers-Leafs rebuilds

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman confirms that he spoke with Evgeni Nabokov's agent but wouldn't say anything more. He did say that their goaltending needs to improve and he's not ruling out that improvement comes…

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Brian Rolston placed on waivers by the New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils have placed 37 year old winger Brian Rolston on waivers today. In 15 games this season, Rolston has 2 goals and 2 assists. He carries a $5.062 million cap hit this season and next, and is…

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3 teams have contacted Nabokov, but how interested will they be? Carlyle gets 1 year extension … Vinny practices

Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie doesn't think that the Washington Capitals will have interest in Evgeni Nabokov as they seem committed to Varlamov and Neurirth. McKenzie thinks that Tampa Bay may have an interest in Nabokov, but they could also…

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Blues dangling D for Scoring, also inquiring about Bergeron … No contract talks yet for Parise … Blues look into Kovalev … Laperriere clears room for Leighton

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues continue to look for scoring help and could be moving out a defenseman. The Blues have also inquired about Marc-Andre Bergeron, and could bring in the power play specialist if they…

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NHL videos: Ovechkin fights Dubinsky, Ryan scores with Koivu’s stick, Shelley suspended, Semin fined

I added 4 videos for your viewing pleasure today (follow the link below) Ovechkin fights Dubinsky. Bobby Ryan uses Mikko Koivu's to score a goal. Jody Shelley receives a 2 game suspension for his hit from behind, and Alexander Semin…

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Starting goalies for tonight … Kovalev back into top 6 … Hurricanes revenue plummets last year … Leighton awaits medical clearance

Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec will start tonight for the Thrashers against the Senators. Ian Mendes via twitter: Brian Elliott will start for the Senators tonight. Ryan Shannon is in on the 4th line. Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Alexei…

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Goalie notes for Flyers and Tampa … Lecavalier back by Christmas … Sturm’s physical set for today … Nabokov leaves SKA

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Matt Walker is a strong candidate to be removed from the Flyers 23 man roster once Michael Leighton is ready to come off LTIR, which should be this week. The Flyers will go with…

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Veteran for Tavares … Vokoun on the Block … Blues interested in Kovalev? Sturm to LA again … 3 Coaches on the hotseat

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The New York Islanders are looking to add a veteran winger for John Tavares before the Christmas roster freeze next Sunday, Tampa's Simon Gagne could be one option. Kevin Bieksa will likely be dealt…

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NHL Videos: Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove, NHL Sources Say and Marc Crawford rant

3 videos for your viewing pleasure this morning. CBC's Hockey Night in Canada's Hotstove video NHL Sources Say video: Sweet deal for new Coyotes owners, Thrashers to Winnipeg? Leino and Flyers not close. Dallas Stars coach Marc Crawford is fined…

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