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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Goalie prices are high Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning gave up a 2020 7th round pick for goaltender Marek Mazanec. Benning inquired about other goaltenders but found the asking prices too high. “Some of the…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Calgary Flames

More on the Oilers-Flyers Talbot talk TSN: Darren Dreger said that trade talks between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers were very preliminary. "What’s interesting though is Cam Talbot does also have the modified no-trade clause and the Oilers needed permission to…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-DET, WPG-COL, and SJ-WSH, Blue Jackets, Kings, and Ducks

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings Max Bultman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Senators-Red Wings game include the Winnipeg Jets (2), Tampa Bay Lightning (2), Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

Scouting the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday John Hoven: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas was at the Ducks-Canucks game on Wednesday. Michael Augello: Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet that Dubas could have been looking at Ducks defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Islanders

Kings shouldn't be looking to trade for Panarin John Hoven: Can't see the Los Angeles Kings being interested in trading for Artemi Panarin. The Kings have a greater need for a center over a winger. If there were interested in…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Sens, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Mittelstadt and Bogosian could return Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren't ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.…

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NHL Rumors: Decision Time For The Ottawa Senators Is Quickly Approaching

Decision time for the Senators is quickly approaching Craig Custance: Matt Duchene on where contract talks stand: “We’re still working through it. It’s an ongoing process.” Scott Billeck: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and their head scout will be in Winnipeg…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers and Cam Talbot

Collection of tweets surrounding Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot and the Philadelphia Flyers My NHL Trade Rumors: Elliotte Friedman said last night on Sportsnet that the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers are talking Cam Talbot. The Flyers have cheaper goaltending options…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers – Mike Hoffman and Jonathan Huberdeau

Panthers making Hoffman and Huberdeau available? Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 talking about the Florida Panthers looking to clear salary cap space to take a run at Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky this…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Brock Nelson, and Ilya Kovalchuk

Pending UFA Nelson not stressing about deadline Andrew Gross of Newsday: New York Islanders pending first-line center Brock Nelson isn't really stressing over the trade deadline and is expecting to remain with the team after the deadline. “It’s just kind…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Kings, Leafs, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Oilers

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Going to continue to hear talk about the Ottawa Senators re-sign or trading Matt Duchene, Mark Stone, Ryan Dzingel and Cody Ceci. Teams that could be looking at big named rentals include…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Anaheim Ducks

Some potential options for the Boston Bruins Joe McDonald of the Athletic: (written before David Pastrnak's injury) The Boston Bruins trade deadline priority is to find a second line winger or a third line center. “There are a few holes…

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