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NHL Trade: The Maple Leafs Trade Josh Leivo To The Vancouver Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Josh Leivo to the Vancouver Canucks for Michael Carcone. The 25-year old Leivo was drafted 86th overall in the round of the 2011 draft by the Maple Leafs. He carries a $925,000 salary cap…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens, Kings, and Panthers

If the Penguins look outside for a goaltender... Dan Kingerski: If the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a goaltender, maybe they should take a look at Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom. He could use a change of scenery, may not cost…

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NHL injuries: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Kings, Golden Knights and Capitals

Grabner out indefinitely Jim Thomas: The Arizona Coyotes announced that forward Michael Grabner will be out indefinitely after taking a high stick to the face from St. Louis Blues Samuel Blais. Coyotes forward Michael Grabner just posted this photo on Instagram.…

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Notes and Quotes: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas and William Nylander

Cap Friendly: Salary Cap hits for William Nylander's new contract. 2018-19 - $10,277,778 2019-24 - $6,962,366 Pierre LeBrun: "Any way you look at it, while it’s a crummy experience sitting out two months, when you consider the Leafs were at…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Gardiner … Flyers and Simmonds

Don't completely write off a Maple Leafs and Gardiner extension Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner is a pending free agent and will be in line for a raise from his $4.05 million salary. Nick Kypreos…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the New York Rangers

Alzer did get some trade interest David Pagnotta: When he was placed on waivers, Montreal Canadiens Karl Alzner did get some interest. Heard that the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche were among the teams…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Predators and Jets

No update on Grabner ... Raanta close Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Michael Grabner left last night's game early after taking a stick to the face. Coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update after the game. Craig Morgan of The…

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NHL Rumors: McKenzie on Maple Leafs-Nylander

Collection of tweets from McKenzie on William Nylander Bob McKenzie: A twitter thread on William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs "Not to over simplify things but it’s pretty elementary: TOR will make its final, best offer to William Nylander today.…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Los Angeles Kings

Karlsson not worried about long-term yet Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson said he hasn't thought about signing a long-term contract extension with the Sharks yet. He's eligible to sign a deal after July 1st. "Right…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Nylander Going Down To The Final Hour

Maple Leafs and Nylander going down to the final hour @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie said yesterday that he believes the Maple Leafs and Nylander will come down to the final hour. @Prospects_Watch: McKenzie: "I don't think there's a very good chance…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray Trade Speculation And A Need For A Defenseman

Trade speculation in net for the Penguins and the need for a puck-moving defenseman Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been happy with their goaltending. They had been linked to Detroit Red Wings Jimmy Howard, but decided…

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NHL Video: Tom Wilson Ejected After Blindsiding Brett Seney

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was given a match penalty for his blindside hit on New Jersey Devils Brett Seney. Wilson obviously has a history of supplementary discipline and will be talking with the department of player safety. Chris Ryan:…

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