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Western Conference Injuries: Avs, Oilers, Predators, Sharks, Blues, and Jets

Artturi Lehkonen activated from the IR. Connor McDavid took part in the Oilers optional skate. Philip Broberg out four to six weeks.

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Pens and Lightning

Kent Johnson out of the sling and onto the ice. Artem Zub could play tonight. Bryan Rust traveling with the Penguins. No update on Brayden Point.

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NHL News: Thatcher Demko Could be Back in Net for the Canucks in Three Weeks or Less

Thatcher Demko hasn't started practicing with the Vancouver Canucks teammates yet, but he could be less than three weeks away from returning to game action.

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NHL Rumors: An Important Stretch Coming Up for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers next 10 games or so will determine if they may have to make a move for a defenseman sooner rather than later.

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NHL Rumors: Is the Heat on Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery?

The Boston Bruins are off to a 6-6-1 start. They pulled off two shutout wins this weekend, but the pressure had been mounting for head coach Jim Montgomery.

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NHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes Could Get A Late Season Boost From Their Top Prospect

Alexander Nikishin, could possibly join the Carolina Hurricanes after his KHL season, and how they used a performance bonus cushion.

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Canadiens, Flyers, UFA Dmen, and the Blackhawks

Taylor Hall hopes the Chicago Blackhawks are interested in keeping him around. Canadiens looking at D, John Tortorella is safe, and a thinning UFA D market.

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks

Injuries forcing the New York Islanders to look at the defenseman market. The Toronto Maple Leafs have let teams know Matt Benning is available.

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, Canucks, and Capitals

The Islanders lose Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech for 4-6 weeks. Philip Broberg leaves with a knee injury. Thatcher Demko was on the ice Friday.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Boston Bruins

At least three teams are watching Montreal Canadiens Jake Evans. Brad Marchand has to be a Boston Bruin, right?

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Utah Hockey Club

Timothy Liljegren didn't have much of a market. Could Matt Benning be on the move again? The Columbus Blue Jackets were ready to move Ivan Provorov just yet.

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NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Wild, Devils, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Mathew Barzal returns to Long Islander with an upper-body injury. Ryan Hartman returns. Jani Hakanpaa, Connor Dewar on a conditioning stint.

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