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NHL Rumors: Decision Time For The Ottawa Senators Is Quickly Approaching

Decision time for the Senators is quickly approaching Craig Custance: Matt Duchene on where contract talks stand: “We’re still working through it. It’s an ongoing process.” Scott Billeck: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and their head scout will be in Winnipeg…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers and Cam Talbot

Collection of tweets surrounding Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot and the Philadelphia Flyers My NHL Trade Rumors: Elliotte Friedman said last night on Sportsnet that the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers are talking Cam Talbot. The Flyers have cheaper goaltending options…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers – Mike Hoffman and Jonathan Huberdeau

Panthers making Hoffman and Huberdeau available? Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 talking about the Florida Panthers looking to clear salary cap space to take a run at Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky this…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Brock Nelson, and Ilya Kovalchuk

Pending UFA Nelson not stressing about deadline Andrew Gross of Newsday: New York Islanders pending first-line center Brock Nelson isn't really stressing over the trade deadline and is expecting to remain with the team after the deadline. “It’s just kind…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Kings, Leafs, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Oilers

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Going to continue to hear talk about the Ottawa Senators re-sign or trading Matt Duchene, Mark Stone, Ryan Dzingel and Cody Ceci. Teams that could be looking at big named rentals include…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Anaheim Ducks

Some potential options for the Boston Bruins Joe McDonald of the Athletic: (written before David Pastrnak's injury) The Boston Bruins trade deadline priority is to find a second line winger or a third line center. “There are a few holes…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Ducks put two goalies on the IR NHL.com: The Anaheim Ducks have put goaltender John Gibson on the IR with head, back and neck issues. "You saw the hit," Ducks coach and general manager Bob Murray said. "He got whacked…

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NHL Rumors: Will Pastrnak’s Injury Change The Bruins Deadline Approach?

Is urgency hitting the Bruins after the Pastrnak injury news? TSN: Bob McKenzie on if David Pastrnak's injury will add urgency to the Boston Bruins plan to add at the trade deadline. "I would think it does, now general manager…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kevin Hayes, Mats Zuccarello and Adam McQuad

No contract talks means that Hayes and Zuccarello likely on the move Larry Brooks: Have been told that there have been no recent contract extension talks between the New York Rangers and pending free agent Kevin Hayes. Can anticipate a…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Islanders, Bruins, Oilers and Canucks

Kovalchuk may be willing to waive his no-movement clause for .... Jimmy Murphy: Heard last night that Los Angeles Kings forward Ilya Kovalchuk could be willing to waive his no-movement clause for the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins.…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Senators, Jets, Golden Knights and Flames

Cost to acquire Duchene would have to be less than what the Blue Jackets get for Panarin TSN: The Columbus Blue Jackets have some interest in Ottawa Senators forward Matt Duchene if he becomes available and if the acquiring price…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting FLA-DAL and OTT-CAR, Avalanche and a Little Sens and Caps

Scouting the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars George Richards: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers-Stars game: New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, and the San Jose Sharks. Scouting…

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