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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the St. Louis Blues

The Senators hope to re-sign two pending UFA defensemen. The rise in salary cap next year could help the St. Louis Blues re-sign some defensemen.

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NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Flames, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Blues, Sharks, Lightning, and the Winnipeg Jets

Noah Hanifin leaves with a lower-body injury. Logan Couture left last night's game after taking a puck to the head. Ryan McDonagh returns, Victor Hedman out.

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, NHL Draft Lottery, and the Vancouver Canucks

Islanders offseason priority should be more scoring. Difficult to see the Canucks being able to fit a Tyler Toffoli extension in

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NHL Injury Update: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Canadiens, Islanders, Sharks, Lightning, and Golden Knights

Anaheim Ducks could get some interested defenseman back soon. Jonathan Drouin. No update on Victor Hedman after the game.

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Montreal Canadiens

Could Botterill be on the hot seat in Buffalo? Could the Montreal Canadiens be interested in Torey Krug if he hits free agency?

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NHL Injury Updates: Sabres, Flames, Avs, Panthers, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Blues, and the Jets

NHL Injury Updates Sabres PR: Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgenson was given a maintenance day yesterday. Defenseman Lawrence Pilut missed practice with an illness. Jermain Franklin: Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic (upper-body) skated yesterday in a regular jersey. Michael Smith:…

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NHL Rumors: Don’t Expect The New York Rangers To Be Big Free Agent Players This Offseason

After the big contracts handed out to Artemi Panarin, Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider this past year, can't see the New York Rangers being players in free agency this year.

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Anthony Mantha hopes to remain in Detroit long-term. The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn't find a long-term solution at the NHL trade deadline.

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Quick Hits: Draft lottery date? Empty Buildings? NHL Injury Updates

Brandon Carlo leaves after an elbow to the face. Brett Pesce is out for four to six months. James van Riemsdyk out four to six weeks.

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NHL Rumors: Projected Salary Cap Numbers, and the Winnipeg Jets Offseason Needs

Projected NHL salary cup numbers released. The Winnipeg Jets can use that extra cap space to fill some areas of need.

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NHL Rumors: KHL, Canadiens, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Kings, and the Penguins

More Russians to leave the KHL for N.A.? Canadiens weren't close to trading Jeff Petry or Tomas Tatar. Islanders inquired about Joe Thornton? Penguins looked at Trevor Lewis?

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NHL Injury Updates: Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Panthers, Islanders, Flyers, Penguins, and Lightning

Sami Vatanen practices. Cale Makar day-to-day. James van Riemsdyk breaks his hand. Ryan McDonagh close.

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