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NHL Rumors: The New York Islanders are Looking for Defensemen, and Some Options

The New York Islanders have been hit with injuries and are looking at what defensemen could be available.

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NHL Injuries: Flames, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Predators, Sens, Pens, Blues, Canucks, Knights, and Caps

Cale Makar traveled with the team but not sure if he'll play. Connor McDavid returns ahead of schedule.

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and Some CBA Topics for GMs

Three defensemen the New York Islanders could look at as they deal with some injuries. Some CBA topics the GMs may be talking about soon

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Avs, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

Cale Makar leaves last night's game after tweaking something. Auston Matthews misses last night's game with upper-body injury.

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Montreal Canadiens

Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov is going to get paid. Montreal Canadiens mailbag on Martin St. Louis, Kent Hughes, Jake Evans, and David Savard.

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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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