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NHL Rumors: Jeff Skinner – Buffalo Sabres, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Skinner will get paid this offseason, but maybe not as high as some reports Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 and was talking about Buffalo Sabres pending free agent winger Jeff Skinner. For the…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks and Capitals

Miller out five weeks ... Carlo a possibility for tonight Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller will be re-evaluated in about five weeks after a CT scan revealed "a cartilage injury to this larynx." Matt Kalman of WEEI: Bruins defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens

Who is the front-runner for the Philadelphia Flyers GM position? TSN: Pierre LeBrun: Have been told that the Flyers have got their list down to four main candidates and includes Chuck Fletcher. Dean Lombardi is not a GM candidate. Lombardi was…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Willam Nylander – Deadline Fast Approaching

The deadline for the Maple Leafs to sign Nylander to be eligible for this season is Saturday at 5:00 pm ET TSN: Bob McKenzie on Insider Trading said there have been many rumors regarding William Nylander floating around - that…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Blues, and Maple Leafs

Raanta exits last night's game early Arizona Coyotes: Goaltender Antti Raanta left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Craig Morgan: Have to wonder if Raanta was even 100 percent when he returned to the lineup. Barrie misses last night's…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kevin Hayes, And Their Untouchables To Most Likely To Go

Rangers will need to make a decision about Hayes Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers went through a nice winning streak before loses over the weekend. GM Jeff Gorton is not in a rush to make…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

Two potential Hextall replacements in Philadelphia Darren Dreger: Potential GM replacements for the Philadelphia Flyers after they fired Ron Hextall yesterday include Chuck Fletcher and Ron Francis. Pierre LeBrun: (as of early yesterday afternoon) Philadelphia hasn't approached the Carolina Hurricanes…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Rangers, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Miller takes a puck to the throat Justin Leger: Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game against the Maple Leafs after being struck in the throat by a puck. He went to the hospital for evaluation. "Right now…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Blues, and Coyotes

Maple Leafs close to a contract with Nylander? Howard Berger: "Loud, though unconfirmed, whisper tonight that #Leafs and William Nylander have agreed on a contract. Announcement Monday?" Kings would likely have to retain salary in a Kovalchuk trade Dennis Bernstein:…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers

Canadiens could look for a veteran defensemen Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos notes on Headlines that Shea Weber will be back this week but it's not known who he'll be playing with. They have some injuries and a lot of their guys don't…

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NHL Trade: More Notes On The Arizona Coyotes – Chicago Blackhawks Trade

Late last night the Arizona Coyotes sent Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini to the Chicago Blackhawks for Nick Schmaltz. Our original trade post with some thoughts from the media and player stats can be found here. Rather than adding to…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Kings, Predators and Lightning

Two Ducks getting close Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) and Carter Rowney (upper-body) skated yesterday but weren't ready to go last night. One or both could be ready to return to the lineup at some point on…

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