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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – What The Offseason May Bring

What the Buffalo Sabres may be looking at this offseason Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) The Buffalo Sabres could use some more size and physical presence on their roster for next season. Jeff Skinner won't be going anywhere,…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Stars, Sharks, Lightning and Maple Leafs

Game-time decision for Pastrnak Bruins Daily: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak could return tonight. He'll be a game-time decision. Defenseman Torey Krug and Matt Grzelcyk, and forward Marcus Johansson will travel with the team. Flames could have three players back…

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NHL News: Heading To The AHL … Signings And Expected Signings

Two players sent to the AHL Dallas Stars: The Stars have reassigned goaltender Landon Bow to the AHL. Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers have loaned forward Justin Bailey to the AHL. Signing and some expected signings Aaron Portzline of The Athletic:…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Golden Knights, Devils and Sabres

Golden Knights weren't interested in Talbot Jim Matheson: Before the trade deadline the Edmonton Oilers tried to trade goaltender Cam Talbot to the Vegas Golden Knights to give them a more experienced, veteran backup. The Golden Knights weren't interested. Offseason…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Penguins, Lightning and Golden Knights

Bruins injury update Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward David Pastrnak will join the team today for full practice as they've received "very positive news" on his rehab. Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and forward Marcus Johansson should start…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Edmonton Oilers

DeBoer to get an extension from the Sharks Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that the San Jose Sharks are expected to sign head coach Pete DeBoer to a multi-year deal. He's in the last year of his deal.…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs coaches Smith and Keefe Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith could get some interest from teams this offseason, including the Ottawa Senators. “Many believe D.J. Smith had the job…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils

Oilers could look towards Europe Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers could look at some of the older European free agents that might be able to step right into their lineup. In the past, they've been able to add some checkers,…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the New York Rangers

Islanders could look to move a defenseman or two Arthur Staple of The Athletic: With the development of some of their young players this season, the New York Islanders could consider trading defenseman Nick Leddy this offseason. “He may not…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, and the San Jose Sharks

Blues to re-sign one of two defensemen? Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Expect the St. Louis Blues to try to re-sign one of their pending UFA defenseman in Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson but not both. Can't see…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Flyers, Leafs and Canucks

Kesler could be done for the season Elliotte Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler could be finished for the season due to chronic hip pain. Neal in a regular jersey Pat Steinberg: Calgary Flames forward James Neal practiced with a…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Blashill … Lightning and Cooper

The Red Wings standings position won't impact Blashill talks TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN said that despite the Detroit Red Wings being near the bottom of the standings, it won't have a negative impact on any Jeff Blashill decisions. Blashill's…

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