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NHL Rumors: Senators Free Agents and Ceci, Leafs and Marner, and Ferland’s Asking Price

Senators will have to overpay their free agents to keep them Graeme Nichols: Bob McKenzie said that the Ottawa Senators priority is to re-sign their free agents. They do realize that they will likely have to overpay them in order to…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs and Capitals

McAvoy returns Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy returned to the lineup. Devils activate two New Jersey Devils: The Devils have activated goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and forward Marcus Johansson from the IR. Hickey's progress slowed Andrew Gross: New York Islanders coach…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Andre Burakovsky and Jakub Vrana

Burakovsky's time in Washington could be running out Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan has a history of tinkering with their roster leading up to the trade deadline. There has been plenty of speculation around…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Could Make A Move Sooner Than Later

The Devils have some pending free agents that could be on the move TSN: Darren Dreger said that the New Jersey Devils are a team that could be getting close to making a move. GM Ray Shero isn't thinking the…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sharks, Flyers and Predators

No in-season extension for Willam Karlsson Jesse Granger: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said that he doesn't see them signing William Karlsson to a contract extension during the season. They will revisit it during the offseason. Sharks shouldn't be…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Kings and Blues

Coyotes lose Richardson Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes Brad Richardson suffered an upper-body injury and is listed as week-to-week. Dave Vest: Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet on Richardson, who was put on the IR with an upper-body injury: "I feel bad for 'Richie' because…

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NHL Trade: Lightning Send Koekkoek To Blackhawks For Rutta

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 5th round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Jan Rutta and a 2019 7th round pick. The 24-year old Koekkoek was drafted 10th overall in the 1st…

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NHL Trade: Flyers Send Weal To Coyotes For Graves

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Jordan Weal to the Arizona Coyotes for defenseman Jacob Graves. The 26-year old Weal was drafted 70th overall in the 3rd round of the 2010 draft by the LA Kings. He carries a $1.75…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 14

It's not a surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning remain at No. 1 in our consensus NHL power rankings. They received first place rankings from all eight media outlets. The Toronto Maple Leafs received five second place ranks and come…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Bruins, Blues, and the Canadiens

Ferland could be on the move TSN: Pierre LeBrun: Micheal Ferland is available, but it doesn't mean that the Carolina Hurricanes will trade him. He's a pending UFA and the Hurricanes don't want to lose him for nothing. They will…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Buffalo Sabres

The Red Wings will meet with Jimmy Howard's agent in the next month Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard would like to remain with the Red Wings as opposed to being traded at the deadline to…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Kings, Jets and Man-Games Lost

Perry getting close to skating Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry had surgery back on September 26 to repair his right knee. Perry is still weeks away but he's getting closer to resuming skating. Forward…

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