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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Trade Targets, Available Assets, and Pending UFAs

Potential New York Islanders targets and what they could offer up Larry Brooks of the NY Post: It wouldn't be a surprise if the New York Islanders were in on any Artemi Panarin, Mark Stone and possibly Mike Hoffman talks.…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting ANA-WSH, MIN-STL, Canadiens, Oilers, Buyer Beware and Top 12 UFAs

Scouting the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals Helene Elliott: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Ducks-Capitals game include St. Louis Blues (2), Arizona Coyotes (2), Vegas Golden Knights (2), Florida Panthers (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Calgary…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – McQuaid, Hayes, Zuccarello, Shattenkirk, and Smith

Lightning eyeing another Rangers defenseman? Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Tampa Bay Lightning could be keeping an eye on Rangers Adam McQuaid. Rangers, Hayes and Zuccarello talking contract Larry Brooks of the NY Post: New York Rangers GM…

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NHL Rumors: NJ Devils, Colorado Avalanche, and the LA Kings

Devils getting interest in Johansson Pierre LeBrun: New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson could be a "sneaky good trade deadline pickup for a contender." He is finally healthy. His five-team no-trade list shouldn't matter much. Pierre LeBrun: Trade interest in…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Kapanen and the Maple Leafs to talk Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs and pending restricted free agent forward Kasperi Kapanen are set to talk contract extension early this upcoming week. “This week Markus Lehto, representative for Kasperi Kapanen, will be…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Rental Market, and a Potential Landing Spot For Panarin?

Dallas will wait and see on the rental market Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: The Dallas Stars appear to be looking for a scoring rental player depending on the price. "We're very open to anything," Nill said. "I think there are…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Extension Talk For Stone, Shopping For Duchene

Senators-Stone talking extension ... Senators shopping Duchene Sportsnet: Contract extension talks between the Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone may have picked up over the past couple days according to Elliotte Friedman. “The word in the past couple of days has…

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NHL rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Montreal Canadiens

Hitchcock on the hot seat? Puljujarvi may welcome a change of scenery Sportsnet: Edmonton Oilers coach Ken Hitchcock's style of coaching may be wearing thin on their younger players and he's been asked to be more positive. “He’s certainly made…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting CHI-CBJ, LA-BOS, DET-PHI, VAN … Oilers GM Position

Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets Charlie Roumeliotis: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Blackhawks-Blue Jackets game: Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, San Jose Sharks, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Scouting the Los Angeles Kings and…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Sharks and Jets

Okposo isn't concussed Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo doesn't have a concussion and will be traveling with the team. Linus Ullmark and Zach Bogosian were given a maintenance day. Nielson might be able to play Adam Kimelman: Detroit…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, and Mark Stone

Do the Senators sit Stone and Duchene soon? Travis Yost: "I’d be surprised if Ottawa lets Stone and Duchene play through the deadline. Not sure how you can swallow that risk at this point." Travis Yost: "It’s very rare to…

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NHL Trade: Canucks Trade Sam Gagner To Oilers For Ryan Spooner

The Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Ryan Spooner to the Vancouver Canucks for forward Sam Gagner. The 27-year old Spooner was drafted 45th overall in the second round of the 2010 draft by the Boston Bruins. He carries a $4…

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