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NHL Trade: Anaheim Ducks Trade Brandon Montour To The Sabres

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brandon Montour to the Buffalo Sabres for a conditional 2019 1st round draft pick and defensive prospect Brendan Guhle. The 24-year old Montour was drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of the 2014…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers

Howard likely staying put ... unless a sleeper West coast team steps up Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard likely isn't getting moved tomorrow. If there is a contending team that comes calling suddenly, it's likely the San…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and the Chicago Blackhawks

The Oilers may not have asked Russell about his no-movement clause Ryan Rishaug: While there is still time for things to change, it's not sounding like there have been any talks about between the Edmonton Oilers and Kris Russell's reps…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Lightning, Senators, Islanders, Flyers, Penguins and the Blues

Lightning looking at Ristolainen? Andy Strickland: There seems to be growing speculation that won't go away - Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to the Tampa Bay Lightning Bryan Burns: Lightning coach Jon Cooper on the trade deadline: "It’s not make a…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Bobrovsky, Defense, Dzingel and Brassard

Blue Jackets still looking to improve and listening on Panarin John Shannon: Still sounding like Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to improve their roster. They are listening on Artemi Panarin, looking for immediate and future assets. Alison Lukan: Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Anaheim Ducks

Islanders coach Trotz on the deadline Andrew Gross: New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz on the trade deadline: "I think there’s not going to be a lot of movement for us. We feel we’ve got a good core group and we’ve…

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NHL Rumors: Stone’s Agent Is In Ottawa, Kings In Constant Contact With Kovalchuk, and Clifford Interest

Stone's agent is in Ottawa today Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Mark Stone's agent Craig Oster is in Ottawa today to watch his nephews - Matthew and Brady Tkachuk - and possibly to speak with Senators GM Pierre Dorion.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, And Areas Of Need For Playoff Contenders

If Kreider isn't in the Rangers long-term plans, they need to move him now or at the draft Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Mats Zuccarello was sent packing to Dallas. Kevin Hayes could be next out of town with…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Predators, Maple Leafs, and Wild

Looking like Simmonds days in Philadelphia could be over Sportsnet: The trade market for Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne is going to start picking up. “I think you’re going to see some teams start pushing for him,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said…

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NHL Rumors: Asking Price For Stone Quieting Trade Talk … Hayes Plan B For Some

Asking price quieting trade talk on Stone Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators moved out Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel and only have Mark Stone from their remaining big three pending UFAs. Things have quieted a big on the Stone front as…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting BUF-WSH, Wild, Stars, Panthers, Kings, Oilers, and Canadiens

Scouting the Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals Lance Lysowski: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Sabres-Capitals game include the Tampa Bay Lightning (3), Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Murray, Bobrovsky, and Dzingel

Blue Jackets may not be done Aaron Portzline: The Columbus Blue Jackets are not finished yet. They are still listening to trade offers on Artemi Panarin but are saying it's going to take a huge offer for them to move him.…

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