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Quick Hits: Players On Waivers, Flames Sign Two, and Injury Notes

Players put on waivers today. The Calgary Flames sign two. Sidney Crosby pulled as a precaution. Lower-body maintenance for Alex Ovechkin.

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Are Prolonged NHL RFA Negotiations the New Normal?

The number of 'big named' restricted free agents getting big money is growing, and the time to get them signed is taking longer.

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Krug and Coyle … Kings And Their Goaltending

The Boston Bruins haven't talked extension with Torey Krug and Charlie Coyle yet. The Los Angeles Kings have some goalie options for the next few years.

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche and Rantanen … Canadiens GM On Offer Sheets

The Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen are closing the gap on a new deal. Montreal Canadiens GM comments on offer sheets and Cayden Primeau.

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Quick Hits: Laine, Sabourin, Paquette, Perry, Balcer, Poehling, and Players on Waiers

Patrik Laine and the Winnipeg Jets agree on a two-year deal. Cedric Paquette fined. NHL injury updates. Players placed on waivers yesterday.

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Jets, Avalanche, Capitals, Canucks, and Canadiens

The Winnipeg Jets and Patrik Laine agree on a two-year deal. Will John Tavares be named the next captain of the Maple Leafs? Mikko Rantanen looking for more than Avs offered. Dustin Byfuglien leaning towards retirement.

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NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Montreal Canadiens Jonathan Drouin may be in the rumor mill. The Pittsburgh Penguins could be willing to move a goaltender, defenseman and a couple forwards

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Quick Hits: NHL Injury Updates, Players On Waivers, Bruins Sign Petrovic, and Merkley Traded

Coyotes Antti Raanta has a lower-body injury. Hurricanes being cautious with Jake Gardiner. Nolan Patrick has a migraine disorder. Players on waivers. Petrovic sign with the Bruins

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NHL Rumors: 2020 Pending UFAs – Roman Josi, Alex Pietrangelo and Brayden Schenn

Roman Josi could be looking for a deal that starts with a nine. The St. Louis Blues will meet with Alex Pietrangelo's camp early season to see if they can get a deal done.

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NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild and Pittsburgh Penguins

The Minnesota Wild and Pittsburgh Penguins are two teams that are looking to make a trade.

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NHL Rumors: Restricted Free Agents Mikko Rantanen, Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor

Avalanche still trying to get Rantanen long-term Adrian Dater: The Colorado Avalanche have made it clear to that they view Brayden Point's $6.75 million AAV as a definite comparable for Mikko Rantanen. Believe that any hope Rantanen was having of…

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NHL Injury Updates: Sabres, Canes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, and Blues

NHL injury notes from around the league: Robin Lehner's injury isn't serious, Brandon Dubinsky out indefinitely, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has a sore leg, plus much more.

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