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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 2

The regular season is in full swing and we're back with our consensus NHL power ranking for week two. The Toronto Maple Leafs received five of six first-place rankings this week and pull down first place. The Nashville Predators come in…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Ottawa Senators

Bruins looking for offensive help Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Aside from the Boston Bruins top line, the remaining Bruins had only scored nine goals in their first six games. The Bruins had hoped for the likes of Anders…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

Leafs and Nylander heading towards a bridge deal? James Mirtle of The Athletic: The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking at in the $6 million range and William Nylander around Leon Draisaitl's $8.5 million. believes the long-term number is between…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Sens, Devils, Panthers, Wild, Leafs, Kings and Stars

Miller suffers upper-body injury Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Gaudreau okay Eric Francis: Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau is fine after he went through concussion protocol after being hit by Charlie…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting CGY-BOS, Leafs, Red Wings, Penguins, Hurricanes, and the Predators

Scouting the Calgary Flames and Boston Bruins Ryan Pike: Scouts listed to attend last night's Flames-Bruins game: Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, New…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the New York Islanders

The trade deadline is when the majority of Red Wings changes could be made Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News: The Detroit Red Wings are off to a slow start and some changes are needed, but some things should stay…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Canadiens, Lightning, Red Wings, Islanders and Senators

Canadiens lose a defenseman John Lu: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete is day-to-day with a minor hand injury. Callahan ahead of schedule Joe Smith: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan is getting close to returning to the lineup. He could…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Kings, Coyotes, Jets, and Flames

Ducks injury updates Anaheim Ducks: Ducks GM Bob Murray said that both Ryan Getzlaf and Carter Rowney are possibilities for Saturday. Jakob Silfverberg has a non-displaced broken finger. He was skating but is not able to do any puck handling.…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and the New York Rangers

Ducks and RFA Ritchie getting close on a deal TSN: Bob McKenzie says that the Anaheim Ducks and restricted free agent Nick Ritchie are getting closer to putting together a three-year bridge contract. It could happen in the next day…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators GM and Matt Duchene’s Agent Meet Up

Dorion and Duchene's agent hold preliminary talks TSN: Bob McKenzie said on Insider Trading that Matt Duchene's agent Pat Brisson and Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorian met up in Toronto yesterday. "The obvious point of discussion there was preliminary talks…

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NHL Rumors: Dubas Meeting With Nylander and Reps … Does Kapanen’s Play Change Things?

Leafs GM Dubas meeting with Nylander and reps Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: A source is saying that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has flown to Switzerland and is having a meeting with restricted free agent William Nylander…

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NHL Injuries: Sharks, Ducks, Canucks, Stars, Coyotes, Devils and Blues

Thornton takes the ice ... Couture injures his hand at practice Kevin Kurz: San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton was on the ice yesterday. Kevin Kurz: DeBoer said that Thornton is doubtful for their next game and indicated that more…

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