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NHL Rumors: Phil Kessel, William Nylander, and the Winnipeg Jets

Phil Kessel is not ready to retire. Will the Jets go back to looking at Conor Garland after Gabriel Vilardi's injury?

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NHL News: Waivers, Almost on Waivers, Craig Anderson, and Injury Updates

Three on waivers and one almost. Craig Anderson to retire Tuesday. Kris Letang has a lower-body injury. Steven Stamkos returns.

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NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander

Johnston on Nylander and the Leafs: "I think it just makes too much sense, that they're going to get something done."

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The Way It Usually Works When An Agent Has Permission To Talk To Other Teams

A team gives an agent permission to talk to other teams about a his client. How does this process usually work?

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NHL Rumors: Stan Bowman, Dan Vladar, Noah Hanifin, and the Nashville Predators

The Calgary Flames are talking to teams about Dan Vladar and Noah Hanifin may not be interested in the Flames. Predators looking for offense.

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NHL News: The NHL is Looking at Decentralizing the NHL Draft. A Good Idea?

The NHL has asked teams for their opinion on decentralizing the draft - having teams stay home and not attending the draft like the NBA and NFL.

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NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, Senators, Preds, Leafs, Canucks, and Jets

Andersen practices. Werenski could return on Friday. Norris returns to the lineup. Pettersson a little banged up.

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NHL Rumors: When Will Patrick Kane Make a Decision?

Patrick Kane is progressing well and could get medical clearance early-mid November. When will he make a decision on where to play?

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NHL Rumors: The Philadelphia Flyers are Willing to Weaponize Their Salary Cap Space

Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere said that they are willing to weaponize their salary cap for young prospects and draft picks.

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NHL Rumors: Are the Vancouver Canucks Trying to Clear Cap Space to Sign Ethan Bear?

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly looking to clear $1-2 million in salary cap space. Are they wanting to use that space for Ethan Bear?

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NHL Rumors: Brett Pesce, Elias Lindholm, and Dante Fabbro

Brett Pesce may want a couple million more than the Hurricanes have offered. Where things stand with Elias Lindholm. Dante Fabbro on the rumors.

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NHL News: Waivers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Patrick Kane

Keith Kinkaid on waivers. Penguins-Canucks make a trade. Can Patrick Kane sign a 35-plus contract when he turns 35 next month?

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