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Western Conference Injuries: Canucks, Golden Knights, Blues, and Predators

Sutter separates shoulder Farhan Lalji: Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Sutter could be out for four to six weeks with a separated shoulder. Updates on Pacioretty and Eakin expected today SinBin.Vegas: There were no updates yesterday on Max Pacioretty and Cody…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Penguins, Devils, Panthers and Blue Jackets

Krug ready to return NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is doubtful for tonight with a lower-body injury, but they'll be getting Torey Krug back. “He got a lower-body injury against Montreal and he played through it. He…

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NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Myers, Rangers, and Blue Jackets

Pending free agent defensemen Karlsson, Gardiner, and Myers Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Erik Karlsson is not eligible to sign for the max term of eight years with the San Jose Sharks until after the NHL trade deadline on February…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Panthers, and Hurricanes

Marleau's contract hindering Maple Leafs? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs signing of Patrick Marleau to his three-year deal was a mistake. His $6.25 million would have been better used to properly set their…

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NHL Injuries and Notes: Leafs, Canucks, Stars, Knights, Sens, Blues, and Capitals

Matthews out four weeks Leafs PR: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will about for at least four weeks with a shoulder injury and will be put in the IR later today. Canucks injury updates Ben Kuzma: Vancouver Canucks defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Kings, Canucks and Flyers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The internal options to help fix the St. Louis Blues struggles are limited. Blues GM Doug Armstong isn't afraid to make a move and a coaching move is a possibility. Alain Vigneault could be…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Kings, Rangers, Jets, Oilers, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs

Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos says that St. Louis Blues coach Mike Yeo and Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens could be on the hot seat, but will be given a bit of time to hopefully turn things around. Elliotte Friedman adds…

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NHL Injuries: Leafs, Kings, Lightning, Panthers, Rangers, Islanders, Wild, Oilers and Avs

Matthews injures shoulder SportsCentre: Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said that Auston Matthews won't practice today and will miss Monday's game with a shoulder injury. Paul Hendrick: Matthews shoulder injury is not the same shoulder that he injured last…

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NHL Rumors: Could The Coyotes Offer Sheet Matthews ? Could The Maple Leafs Trade Kadri?

Could the Coyotes offer sheet Matthews and trade value of Perlini? Craig Morgan of The Athletic: (mailbag) Asked if there is any chance that Auston Matthews could end up playing with the Arizona Coyotes one day. there is always a…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs GM Out Scouting … Panarin and Bobrovsky

Toronto Maple Leafs out scouting Luke DeCock: Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas was in Raleigh to watch the Hurricanes-Sharks game last night. Adrian Dater: The Maple Leafs had two scouts in Colorado to watch Avalanche-Senators game last night. Michael Russo:…

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NHL Injuries: Predators, Bruins, Lightning, Flyers, Canucks, Panthers, Leafs and Wild

Rinne practices Adam Vingan: Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne practiced yesterday. He is eligible to come off the IR at any time now. Paul Skrbina: Predators coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say how close Rinne could be to returning but being…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 3

There is lots of movement in our consensus NHL power rankings for week three. The Nashville Predators earned a clean sweep at the No. 1 spot from seven different media outlets. The Tampa Bay Lightning play their way up to No.…

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