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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Nashville Predators

Bruins looking for offense Justin Leger of NBC Sports Boston: It's well documented that the Boston Bruins could use some more offense. Bob McKenzie on NBCSN "They want offense," McKenzie said on NHL on NBC. "Whether it's a second-line winger,…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Blues, Sharks, Canucks and Jets

Gibson leaves early James O'Brien of NBC Sports: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson left last night's game and didn't return after an accidental collision with teammate Jayson Megna. No update on Capianco Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet didn't…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

Larsson returns Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson returns to the lineup. Dubinsky back to Columbus for an MRI Mark Scheig: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent forward Brandon Dubinsky home to get an MRI done on his hip. He…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and a Top 50 Trade Bait

Ducks unlikely to move Fowler TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 said that it's "highly, hightly unlikely that the Anaheim Ducks would trade defenseman Cam Fowler. He added that they are really struggling and they could consider everything.  "If you're…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings GM On His Future, Trade Deadline and Pending Free Agents

Holland on his future Nick Cotsonika of NHL.com: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland has a year left on his contract and is aware there are rumors about his future. He adds "we'll see what the summer brings." Holland later…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-OTT, Oilers, and the Standings Slowing Down The Trade Market

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Dean Brown: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Senators game: Colorado Avalanche (2), New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Minnesota…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Colorado Avalanche

Senators owner issues statement on their rebuilding and future spending Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk issued a statement yesterday saying that their rebuild will take another year or two and then they'll start spending.…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner

Marner and his camp believe he's worth the same as Matthews TSN: Bob Mckenzie on TSN 1050 said that Mitch Marner will be looking for Auston Matthews type money - $11.634 million per - on his next contract. "In Mitch…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Brayden Point and Ryan Callahan

Point and the Lightning will wait until after the season Joe Smith: According to Brayden Point's agent Gerry Johannson, their plan is still to start contract extension talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning after the season. They are open to…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Flyers, Panthers, and Blue Jackets

Carolina Hurricanes not in a rush to move Michael Ferland - if at all Darren Dreger: The Carolina Hurricanes may have pulled back on the idea of trading forward Micheal Ferland. They will see how things go over the next…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – GM Search, and Ryan Nugent Hopkins

The Edmonton Oilers to begin their GM search later this week TSN: Bob McKenzie says the Edmonton Oilers will start contacting teams later this week about asking for permission to speak with potential general manager candidates. "We don’t expect the…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings

Nashville Predators GM David Poile after acquiring Brian Boyle and Cody McLeod Adam Vingan: Nashville Predators GM David Poile after acquiring Boyle and McLeod: "We’ll continue to make phone calls, listen, pay attention and see if we can improve our team.…

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