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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Ryan Dzingel and Cody Ceci

Dzingel waiting on Stone and Duchene? Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It is believed that Ottawa Senators have already made an offer to Ryan Dzingel, and it obviously hasn't been signed yet. It seems doubtful that he'll be around…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Tough Decisions and Trade Bait

Difficult decisions for the Wild Brian Murphy of the Pioneer Press: Minnesota Wild GM Paul Fenton said they are still in the playoff race and will gauge their next couple games then decide which way to go. “If it comes…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Predators, Blue Jackets, Islanders, and Jets

Duchene to be scratched Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators didn't want to sit anyone but Matt Duchene is officially out for Thursday's game. Renaud Lavoie: The Duchene being scratched means the chances are slim to none…

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NHL Rumors: Mark Stone – Golden Knights, Flames, Bruins and Jets

Stone looking over an offer from the Senators Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Mark Stone has an offer on the table from the Ottawa Senators that he and his camp are going over. The Senators would like to have…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting DAL-NSH, Panarin, Silfverberg and Puljujarvi

Scouting the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators Sean Shapiro: Scouts listed to attend last night's Stars-Predators game include the Buffalo Sabres (2), St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers. Holding pattern on Panarin TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that if…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Leafs, Knights and Jets

Cehlarik could be ready Boston Bruins: Peter Cehlarik and his lower-body injury were on the ice yesterday. Conor Ryan: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Cehlarik could be a possibility for tonight. Okposo out with a concussion Sabres PR: Buffalo Sabres…

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NHL News: Waivers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Islanders, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Players on waivers Pierre LeBrun: Brandon Manning (EDM) cleared waivers. Placed on waivers today: Patrick Eaves (Ana), Michael Haley (Fla), Thomas McCollum (Nash), Michael Leighton (Van). Pierre LeBrun: McCollum and Leighton signed contracts today that require them to be put on…

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NHL Rumors: Quick Hits On Lots Of Players And Teams

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Could the New York Islanders or Calgary Flames be stealth teams in on Matt Duchene? If Duchene ends up in Nashville, the sides could work out a term-term deal. Alexander Wennberg could…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Mark Stone and Matt Duchene

Why is Duchene playing? Don Brennan: "It's absolutely ridiculous to be playing someone you know you're going to be trading. An injury to, say, Matt Duchene, could set your "rebuild" program back years. Absolutely ridiculous" Stone and the Senators are…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, and the Florida Panthers

Sabres eyeing the Wild? Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres could use some added depth down the middle for this season and for next year. One player they've kept an eye on for while is Minnesota Wild's…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Top Trade Bait

Maple Leafs and others looking at McQuaid? Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1050 talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs potentially looking for a depth defenseman. Last week McKenzie wondered about Detroit Red Wings Nick…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Panarin, Toffoli, and Dzingel

Makes sense for the Bruins to look at Panarin, but the cost? Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: It makes sense that the Boston Bruins are interested Columbus Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin. Panarin is a scoring winger, a playmaker and that…

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