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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers

Players with term coming up in some talks Brian Lawton: "Obvious in talking to a # of teams today that there are a lot of new names popping up that are not UFA players as teams try to do some…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators, Hurricanes, Leafs, Lightning, Blue Jackets and the Coyotes

Vegas re-enters Stone talks Elliotte Friedman: There is word this morning that Vegas Golden Knights have re-entered the Mark Stone trade talk. Bruce Garrioch: Lots of focus on Stone today and the market is strong. There are eight teams that…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and the Ottawa Senators

Some potential targets for the Maple Leafs Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to forwards Chris Kreider and Luke Glendening, and defenseman Adam McQuaid. The cost to acquire anyone on deadline day may…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Detroit Red Wings

The Ducks need offense, skill, speed, etc. Eric Stephens of The Athletic: (before Montour trade) The Anaheim Ducks need offense, skill, more speed and creativity, a finisher, a forward who can play on the wing or at center. They'll eventually…

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NHL Trade: The San Jose Sharks Acquire Gustav Nyquist From The Detroit Red WIngs

The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Gustav Nyquist to the San Jose Sharks for a 2019 second round pick and a conditional 2020 third round pick. Nyquist agreed to waive his no-movement clause for the deal to go through.…

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NHL Trade: Anaheim Ducks Trade Brandon Montour To The Sabres

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brandon Montour to the Buffalo Sabres for a conditional 2019 1st round draft pick and defensive prospect Brendan Guhle. The 24-year old Montour was drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of the 2014…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers

Howard likely staying put ... unless a sleeper West coast team steps up Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard likely isn't getting moved tomorrow. If there is a contending team that comes calling suddenly, it's likely the San…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and the Chicago Blackhawks

The Oilers may not have asked Russell about his no-movement clause Ryan Rishaug: While there is still time for things to change, it's not sounding like there have been any talks about between the Edmonton Oilers and Kris Russell's reps…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Lightning, Senators, Islanders, Flyers, Penguins and the Blues

Lightning looking at Ristolainen? Andy Strickland: There seems to be growing speculation that won't go away - Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to the Tampa Bay Lightning Bryan Burns: Lightning coach Jon Cooper on the trade deadline: "It’s not make a…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Bobrovsky, Defense, Dzingel and Brassard

Blue Jackets still looking to improve and listening on Panarin John Shannon: Still sounding like Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to improve their roster. They are listening on Artemi Panarin, looking for immediate and future assets. Alison Lukan: Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Anaheim Ducks

Islanders coach Trotz on the deadline Andrew Gross: New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz on the trade deadline: "I think there’s not going to be a lot of movement for us. We feel we’ve got a good core group and we’ve…

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NHL Rumors: Stone’s Agent Is In Ottawa, Kings In Constant Contact With Kovalchuk, and Clifford Interest

Stone's agent is in Ottawa today Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Mark Stone's agent Craig Oster is in Ottawa today to watch his nephews - Matthew and Brady Tkachuk - and possibly to speak with Senators GM Pierre Dorion.…

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