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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kevin Hayes, And Their Untouchables To Most Likely To Go

Rangers will need to make a decision about Hayes Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers went through a nice winning streak before loses over the weekend. GM Jeff Gorton is not in a rush to make…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

Two potential Hextall replacements in Philadelphia Darren Dreger: Potential GM replacements for the Philadelphia Flyers after they fired Ron Hextall yesterday include Chuck Fletcher and Ron Francis. Pierre LeBrun: (as of early yesterday afternoon) Philadelphia hasn't approached the Carolina Hurricanes…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Rangers, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Miller takes a puck to the throat Justin Leger: Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game against the Maple Leafs after being struck in the throat by a puck. He went to the hospital for evaluation. "Right now…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Blues, and Coyotes

Maple Leafs close to a contract with Nylander? Howard Berger: "Loud, though unconfirmed, whisper tonight that #Leafs and William Nylander have agreed on a contract. Announcement Monday?" Kings would likely have to retain salary in a Kovalchuk trade Dennis Bernstein:…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers

Canadiens could look for a veteran defensemen Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos notes on Headlines that Shea Weber will be back this week but it's not known who he'll be playing with. They have some injuries and a lot of their guys don't…

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NHL Trade: More Notes On The Arizona Coyotes – Chicago Blackhawks Trade

Late last night the Arizona Coyotes sent Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini to the Chicago Blackhawks for Nick Schmaltz. Our original trade post with some thoughts from the media and player stats can be found here. Rather than adding to…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Kings, Predators and Lightning

Two Ducks getting close Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) and Carter Rowney (upper-body) skated yesterday but weren't ready to go last night. One or both could be ready to return to the lineup at some point on…

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NHL at the Quarter-Pole: Washington Capitals

Taking a look the Washington Capitals at the quarter mark of the season.

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Trade Strome And Perlini To Blackhawks For Schmaltz

The Arizona Coyotes have traded forwards Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini to the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Nick Schmaltz. The 21-year old Strome was drafted 3rd overall in the 2015 draft by the Coyotes. The 22-year old Perlini was drafted…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Could Be Getting Close

Maple Leafs and Nylander closing the gap on a new deal Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock on possibly getting Auston Matthews and William Nylander back later this week: "It’s my assumption we’re getting both back. Obviously, we’ll…

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NHL Rumors: Quenneville, McLellan, Kings, and Blues

Teams showing interest in Quenneville and McLellan Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos suggests that teams have shown some interest in recently fired head coaches Joel Quenneville and Todd McLellan. “Some NHL teams are inquiring about Joel Quenneville and Todd McLellan,” Kypreos said…

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NHL Rumors: Untradeable To Tradeable For The Panthers, Hurricanes, Senators and Canadiens

The Athletic ran a bunch of trade-related type posts this week. They obviously go a lot more in-depth in each post, but we'll just list the players from untradeable to tradeable for the Florida Panthers . George Richards of The Athletic:…

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