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NHL Rumors and Notes: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquire rights to John Marino. Penguins in no rush to re-sign Pettersson. Mitch Marner likely to miss the Maple Leafs training camp?

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Quick Hits: Capitals, Rangers, Red Wings and Canadiens

The Washington Capitals ink Chandler Stephenson. The New York Rangers and Pavel Buchnevich agree on a two-year deal. The Red Wings re-sign Turgeon. Nikita Scherbak on why no Russians in Montreal

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NHL Rumors: Top 10  ‘Untradeable’ NHL Contracts … Point And Lightning Don’t Appear To Be In A Rush

Looking at the top 10 'untradeable' NHL contracts ... Brayden Point and the Tampa Bay Lightning don't appear to be in a rush to a get a deal done.

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Evan Rodrigues, Milan Lucic, Ben Hutton, Brock Boeser, and David Backes

Evan Rodrigues gets $2 million. Milan Lucic was never asked about the Canucks. Brock Boeser and the Canucks being patient. David Backes moves may not make sense.

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NHL Trade: Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Andreas Borgman To The St. Louis Blues for Jordan Schmaltz

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded left-handed defenseman Andreas Borgman to the St. Louis Blues for right-handed defenseman Jordan Schmaltz.

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NHL Notes: Bobrovsky And The Blue Jackets … Labanc A Steal For The Sharks

Sergei Bobrovsky has comments about the Columbus Blue Jackets. Kevin Labanc's agent on the one-year bargain deal they did with the San Jose Sharks.

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NHL Rumors: Brock Boeser, Andrei Markov, New York Rangers and the Winnipeg Jets

Andrei Markov's agent has spoken with the Montreal Canadiens. The New York Rangers are dealing with salary cap issues. The Winnipeg Jets should look at Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka.

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Quick Hits: Flames, Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames and Sam Bennett agree on a two-year bridge deal. The St. Louis Blues hire Marc Savard. The Toronto Maple Leafs sign seven free agents.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets

Jake Gardiner may have to sign short-term to re-establish his value. Golden Knights gain some cap flexibility. The Winnipeg Jets have another buyout window now, but may not use it.

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Quick Hits: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, and the Jets

Avalanche re-sign Anton Lindholm. Michal Neuvirth's PTO with the Leafs official. Golden Knights re-sign Engelland. Andrew Copp gets $2.28 million from the arbitrator. Limited pace for Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor.

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NHL Trade: The Maple Leafs Trade Garret Sparks To The Golden Knights For David Clarkson And A Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs trade Garret Sparks to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2020 4th round pick and David Clarkson.

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NHL Free Agency: The Nashville Predators and Colton Sissons Agree On A Seven-Year Deal

The Nashville Predators and Colton Sissons have avoided salary arbitration and reached a seven-year, $20 million agreement.

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