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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 17

With the All-Star break and teams having their bye weeks, there wasn't much change in our consensus NHL power rankings Broken record ... The Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames are the top two teams again. The Winnipeg Jets took five…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Jets, Blue Jackets and Panthers

No updates on Duchene/Stone talks with the Senators ... Would the Jets be interested? TSN: There is nothing new to report on talks between the Ottawa Senators and pending free agents Matt Duchene and Mark Stone according to Bob McKenzie.…

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Penguins-Panthers Trade: Thoughts From The Media

Some thoughts from the media on the Pittsburgh Penguins - Florida Panthers trade that saw Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan, 2019 2nd and two 4th round draft picks for Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann. Jameson Olive: Panthers GM Dale Tallon: "This move…

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NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Brassard, Sheahan, and Picks To The Panthers For Bjugstad and McCann

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forwards Derick Brassard and Riley Sheahan, a 2019 2nd round pick and two 2019 4th round picks to the Florida Panthers for forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann. One of the 4th round-draft picks belonged…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Colorado Avalanche

The Lightning may have inquired about power forward Wayne Simmonds and Micheal Ferland TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 said that it's not going to be easy for the Tampa Bay Lightning to upgrade at the trade deadline given their…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Jets and Penguins

Offer sheets coming Mitch Marner's way if he's not re-signed in time TSN: Darren Dreger on if Mitch Marner not wanting to negotiate a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the season is going to cause a big…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting BOS-PHI and DET-DAL, Oilers, Senators, Lightning and Blue Jackets

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers Shawn Hutcheon: Scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins-Flyers game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Winnipeg Jets (2), Edmonton Oilers (2 - Craig MacTavish) Anaheim Ducks (Dave Nonis), Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Oilers, Blues, Sharks and Jets

Perry could return this weekend Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry and Patrick Eaves were on the ice yesterday. Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Perry has missed the past four months after having knee surgery and is expected…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers

Staal still not on the ice Sara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal still isn't skating and there is no update on his status. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that they could get him back this season. Blue Jackets lose both…

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NHL Rumors: Who Could Be Interested In Artemi Panarin And What Type of Money Could He Be Looking For?

Who could be interested in Artemi Panarin and what type money could he be looking for? Jimmy Murphy: Source said yesterday that the Boston Bruins have called the Columbus Blue Jackets again about forward Artemi Panarin. The starting point would…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Panthers, Penguins, Leafs, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Sharks and Blackhawks

Quick hit 31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for right-handed defensemen. The Florida Panthers could take a run at both Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky this offseason. The market for Wayne Simmonds…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Cody Ceci and Ryan Dzingel

Senators will be intrigued to see what Ceci could bring back TSN: Darren Dreger says that the package that the Los Angeles Kings got for Jake Muzzin will likely intrigue the Ottawa Senators as to what they might be able…

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