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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be in the market for another goaltender TSN: Toronto Maple Leafs are without goaltenders Frederik Andersen and Garret Sparks. They traded for Michael Hutchinson last week and would like Kasimir Kaskisuo to continue to develop…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Blues and Canucks

Nick Schmaltz to the IR, Kevin Connauton injured and Alex Goligoski skates Richard Morin: The Arizona Coyotes have placed Nick Schmaltz on the IR with a lower-body injury. Defenseman Kevin Connauton is injured but coach Rick Tocchet didn't give any…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

Jack Eichel out for at least one more game Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel missed last night's game and will miss Saturday's game against the Bruins according to coach Phil Housley. Eichel will…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames, Canucks, Rangers, Senators, Blues, Oilers and Islanders

Friedman rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: According to sources Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi met with Jamie Benn on Monday and was to meet with Tyler Seguin yesterday. The meetings were to clear the air CEO's Jim Lites' comments…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Edmonton Oilers

Sabres could use a second line center Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres could use a second line center. Making a trade like that isn't easy for salary reasons, you need a find a team that wants…

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Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Sharks, Canucks and Golden Knights

Rittich out day-to-day Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Pat Steinberg: Flames coach Bill Peters did say that "there's a chance" Rittich is able to go tonight. Peters: “We’ll see how he responds to…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Capitals

Eichel status update coming today Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Jack Eichel was evaluated yesterday and they will have a full update on his status today. Housley is expecting it to just be a day-to-day issue. Red…

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NHL Trade: Canucks Send Nilsson And Archibald To Senators For McKenna, Pyatt And A Pick

The Vancouver Canucks have traded goaltender Anders Nilsson and forward Darren Archibald to the Ottawa Senators for goaltender Mike McKenna, forward Tom Pyatt and a 2019 6th round pick. The 28-year old Anders Nilsson was drafted 62nd overall in the…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Ottawa Senators

Oilers and Hurricanes talking? Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli may need to make the playoffs to keep his job, and he'll need to make some more trades before the deadline. The Oilers could use a…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Dallas Stars

Lightning not worried about offer sheets for Brayden Point Joe Smith: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois on if he's worried about a potential offer sheet for Brayden Point this offseason. "I'm really not concerned at all about offer sheets. I…

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NHL Notes: Injuries, Recalls, Shutouts, Outdoor Games, Lehtera Charged, and the Coyotes

Injury updates Arizona Coyotes: Forward Nick Schmaltz is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. WGR 550: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that forward Jack Eichel is day-to-day. He's going to be evaluated this morning and more will be…

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NHL Rumors: Salary Cap Space To Add This Offseason Is There For Some Teams

Salary cap space to add this offseason is there for some teams Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Pierre LeBrun was on TSN 1200 was about potential moves this offseason due to salary cap issues for some teams and for some…

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