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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, and the Buffalo Sabres

More the Dubas needs convincing TSN: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dreger notes that it's not just GM Kyle Dubas that needs to be convinced to explore the idea of trading assets for…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Edmonton Oilers

Shattenkirk trying not to think about the trade deadline Larry Brooks of the NY Post: It hasn't been a great year and a half of New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. He feels he's played better of late, which could…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, and the Buffalo Sabres

Predators GM says trade options are there Brooks Bratten: Nashville Predators GM David Poile was on 1025 The Game on Thursday that there are some pretty good trade options available but the price has to be right. "Right now, I…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Islanders

Flyers and Senators scouting each other Tony Androckitis: Is there something going on between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Ottawa Senators. The Flyers had a scout at the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators game last night. The Senators had two…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Panthers, Flyers, Penguins, Blues, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

Upper-body for Kase Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ondrej Kase has an upper-body injury and didn't skate yesterday. He only had limited minutes in the third period Thursday. Bjork done for the season Fluto Shinzawa: Boston Bruins Anders Bjork is…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 15

Not a surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning remain atop our consensus NHL power rankings for this week. The Calgary Flames received second place rankings from all six media outlets. The San Jose Sharks jump six slots and move to…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Howard, Nyquist, Jensen, Kronwall, Vanek, Daley and Glendening

The Detroit Red Wings have pending UFAs to move, but they may be looking to re-sign some TSN: Darren Dreger notes that the Detroit Red Wings have a collection of pending unrestricted free agents that GM Ken Holland could move…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, and Los Angeles Kings

Senators and Duchene's camp will continue to talk TSN: Darren Dreger said that the Ottawa Senators have met with Matt Duchene's agent Pat Brisson and they've talked about the "general parameters in term and the finances." The sides will continue…

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NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Canucks, and Capitals

McElhinney dealing with a knee issue Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney is taking a few extra days off after his knee issue flare up. They've recalled Alex Nedeljkovic. Dubinsky should be a go Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL Trade: Wild Send Niederreitter To Hurricanes For Rask

The Minnesota Wild have traded forward Nino Niederreiter to the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Viktor Rask. The 26-year old Niederreiter was drafted 5th overall in the 2010 draft by the New York Islanders. He carries a $5.25 million salary cap…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel

Senators and Duchene's camp met yesterday Darren Dreger: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was to meet with Pat Brisson, Matt Duchene's agent yesterday in Los Angeles. Jonathan Davis: Heard that the meeting between Dorion and Brisson was positive. There is…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs open to moving their first round pick and possibly a young forward TSN: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1050 yesterday and confirmed that the Toronto Maple Leafs would consider trading their 2019 first-round pick and suggests…

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