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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers: Chiarelli On The Hot Seat, May Need To Get Bold, and Untouchable to Possible

Chiarelli knows he's on the hot seat Stephen Whyno: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said that he is on the hot seat and "justifiably so." The big question for the Oilers is ..... Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Florida Panthers

Nylander to Minnesota may not make sense for the Wild Michael Russo of The Athletic: It's likely that Minnesota Wild GM Paul Fenton at least checked in on the asking price to acquire William Nylander from the Toronto Maple Leafs,…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins GM May Be Done For Now But He’s Likely Not Finished

Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford may be done for now, but he's not finished making moves TSN: Bob McKenzie on the Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Jim Rutherford. "I don't think by any longshot that Rutherford feels like that he's finished.…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Panthers, Canadiens, Predators, Rangers, Devils, Penguins, and Capitals

Bruins without Chara and Bergeron for a month Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara will be out at least a month with an MCL injury in the left knee. Forward Patrice Bergeron will be out…

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NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin Looking For Big Money … Blue Jackets Haven’t Held Any Trade Talks

Panarin looking for big money Pierre LeBrun: It's expected that Artemi Panarin will be looking for between $10 and $11 million per season on his next deal. Panarin to meet with his agent next month TSN: Pierre LeBrun said on Insider…

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NHL News: Edmonton Oilers Fire Todd McLellan And Hire Ken Hitchcock

The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Todd McLellan and hired Ken Hitchcock as their new head coach. Edmonton Oilers: "Hitchcock is the third-winningest coach in @NHL history with a total of 823 victories. He led Dallas to a Stanley…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Montreal Canadiens

Contract talks between the Senators and Duchene progressing Pierre LeBrun: Matt Duchene's agent Pat Brisson has had two face-to-face meetings with Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion since the start of the season. They most recently met last Monday in Toronto.…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Edmonton Oilers

Jeff Skinner looking for big bucks from the Buffalo Sabres Jeremy White: A source is saying that Buffalo Sabres pending unrestricted free agent forward Jeff Skinner is looking for an eight-year deal at between $9 and $9.5 million per season…

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Western Conference Injuries and Notes: Stars, Predators, Blues, Sharks, and Canucks

Bishop injured Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop will be out day-to-day with a lower-body soft tissue injury. Bishop will be re-evaluated today. Subban can be activated tomorrow Robby Stanley: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban is eligible to come…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, and Capitals

Bruins injury updates Boston Bruins: Bruins injury update from head coach Bruce Cassidy. Defenseman Kevan Miller is expected to play against the Red Wings. Defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Urho Vaakanainen will meet up with the team in Detroit. They will…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sharks, Penguins, Ducks, and Senators

Oilers should be looking into a couple wingers you could be available Jim Matheson: is sure the Edmonton Oilers have taken a look at William Nylander. With the Toronto Maple Leafs needing a right-handed defenseman, it would take Adam Larsson.…

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NHL Rumors: Goaltending Options For The Flames And The Canadiens Looking To Move A Defenseman

Potential goaltending options for Calgary Flames Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames have been having some issues in net but the goaltender trade market may be a little thin. A look at some potential goaltending options for the Flames…

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