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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Arizona Coyotes

The Canucks have some holes to fill ... Hughes and the expansion draft Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province: The Vancouver Canucks are lacking in five or six spots and need to fill before they can be taken seriously. Their lack…

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NHL Injuries: Boychuk, Lehner, Auston-Reese, and Tarasenko

  Boychuck questionable Andrew Gross: New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz said that defenseman Johnny Boychuk is "very questionable" for tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Goaltender Robin Lehner was on the ice yesterday doing some work on his…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kravtsov, Rykov and Shattenkirk

A Rangers pick or two looking to come to North American Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers are trying to bring 2018 first-round draft pick Vitali Kravtsov to North America. Kravtsov is still under KHL contract…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Colorado Avalanche

Oilers not in a rush to name a GM Sportsnet: The Edmonton Oilers are not in a rush to name their next general manager according to Chris Johnston as Bob Nicholson is taking his time. “The best way to put…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Blues and Canucks

Injured Bruins but some positive with Pastrnak Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Jake DeBrusk is out this weekend and it hasn't been determined if he'll travel with the team on their road trip. Forwards David Pastrnak and Marcus…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks and Edler … Offer Sheet Talk

Vancouver Canucks and Alex Edler Rick Dhaliwal: Mark Stowe, the agent for Vancouver Canucks pending UFA defenseman Alexander Edler on Sportsnet 650: "We have till July 1 to get a deal so we aren't in a rush as of now.…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Red Wings, Lightning, Devils, Rangers, and Sabres

Future decisions for the Sharks Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: (mailbag) If the San Jose Sharks were to sign Erik Karlsson to an eight-year contract it would likely cost them between $11 and $13 million per season. That would…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avalanche, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Canucks and Jets

Kesler out last night Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Kesler missed last night's game with a hip injury. Landeskog out four to six weeks Dan Rosen: Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog will be out for four to six week with an…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Lightning and Leafs

Bruins optimistic for DeBrusk this weekend Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk had his foot in a walking boot on Thursday but they are optimistic that he could return today or tomorrow. Coach Bruce Cassidy…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Ottawa Senators, and Head Coaching Searches

Kings front office talk Dennis Bernstein: Some talk involving the Los Angeles Kings. Mike Futa is on the Edmonton Oilers list as a potential GM. Names to keep an eye on with regards to the coaching: Sheldon Keefe (Toronto Marlies…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Predators, Devils, Islanders and Penguins

DeBrusk in a walking boot Joe McDonald: Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury. Matt Porter: DeBrusk was wearing a walking boot on his left foot yesterday after practice. Kampf activated Chicago Blackhawks: The…

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NHL Attendance After 30 Home Games: 2018-19

Here is our third installment looking at NHL attendance this season - at the 30 home game mark. We've included attendance averages after ten and 20 games for this season, as well as the at the 30 game marks for…

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