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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Vancouver Canucks and the Colorado Avalanche

NHL Rumors: Nikita Gusev's reps looking to get out of KHL contract to join the Vegas Golden Knights. Could the Vancouver Canucks look to trade up to draft defenseman Bowen Byram?

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Quick Hits: de Haan, Dickinson, Pavelski, Tanev, Gostisbehere and Golyshev

Quick hits: Hurrcanes hopeful Calvin de Haan can return. Sharks Joe Pavelski loses teeth and required some stitches. Brandon Tanev progressing.

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, and the Buffalo Sabres

Spurgeon on an extension Michael Russo: Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon on the possibility of signing a contract extension this offseason: "Obviously my family loves it here. We love it here. I want to win here so you can just…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Kings, Oilers, Senators, Rangers, Canucks and Canadiens

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon will meet again later this month with Roberto Luongo to talk about his future. “We’ll have really good discussions about what’s best for and the Panthers.” Around…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Buffalo Sabres

Kings and Sabres chasing McLellan Dennis Bernstein: (yesterday morning) "Barring a last-minute snag, Todd McLellan is on track to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Kings ... My understanding is McLellan has accepted the role in principle, final…

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Quick Hits: Rantanen, Stralman, Voynov, Sparks, Boyle and Dickinson

Rantanen takes part in Avs full practice Rick Sadowski: Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen practiced in a regular jersey and took part in the full practice. Stralman might be able to return at some point this series Joe Smith: Tampa…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Holes To Fill and Coaching Candidates

Flyers have several holes they want to fill this offseason John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Flyers will start their head coaching search immediately, and GM Chuck Fletcher will consider interim coach Scott Gordon as a strong candidate.…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Salary Cap, Free Agency And Goaltending

Canadiens can spend to the salary cap next year Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens were $8 million under the salary cap ceiling for a second consecutive season. GM Marc Bergevin has the go-ahead from ownership to…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Coaching Search And Free Agents Notes

Phase 2 for Senators rebuild ... Coaching search beginning immediately Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion said that next six to 12 months for the organization are pivotal. “We have to hire the right for…

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Quick Hits: Injury Updates And Notes From Around The NHL

Bruins injury updates Jimmy Murphy: Have been told that Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller is likely going to miss the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He hasn't been ruled out for the entire playoffs. Mike Loftus: Defenseman John…

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NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Sabres, and Senators

Costs for Karlsson and Gardiner on the open market could be ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If defenseman Erik Karlsson doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Sharks, he could be looking a seven-year contract extension around $12 million per season.…

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NHL Rumors: Schuldt, Skinner, Flames, Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Flyers and Blackhawks

Schuldt to narrow down list Michael Russo: St. Cloud State Jimmy Schuldt will meet with his agent on today to get a list down to five or six. There are lots of teams interested, with the Minnesota Wild being of…

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