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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs

There is no September 13th deadline in Kekalainen's mind Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that Artemi Panarin's September 13th deadline to negotiate is "no deadline." Kekalainen adds that the deadline "is July 1, 2019." David Pagnotta:…

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NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators could trade Erik Karlsson, but they may not be looking to move out all of their veterans. GM Pierre Dorion stressed they need the right mix of “Leadership, chemistry and character." “When…

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NHL Injuries: Jake Allen, Patrick Eaves, Sean Couturier, and Marian Gaborik

Blues Allen will miss the start of training camp Chris Pinkert of NHL.com: St. Louis Blue goaltender Jake Allen will be out for 10 to 14 days with back spasms. The Blues will also be without Erik Foley who suffered…

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NHL News: Watson, Voynov, Schmaltz, Tortorella, Skille, and Key Dates

Austin Watson suspended for 27 games  Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: The NHL has suspended Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson for 27 games after their investigation into his domestic assault charge which he pleaded no contest to earlier this offseason.…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Lightning, Senators, and Erik Karlsson

The Golden Knights still have the assets to add Erik Karlsson James O'Brien of NBC Sports: The Vegas Golden Knights have just under $9.5 million salary cap space, and have David Clarkson's $5.25 million for LTIR if need be. The…

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NHL Rumors: Panarin, Pacioretty, Rangers, and Sabres

Trade talk around the league picking up Jimmy Murphy: Trade talk has picked up over the past 48 hours, though nothing appears to be imminent. The Bruins are one of the teams that have checked in on Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers and Nurse … Jets and Trouba

Nurse has a two-year offer from the Oilers Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on Darnell Nurse's contract situation: "By all accounts, Nurse's contract negotiations are not going well at all. So we'll have to wait and see on that." Bob McKenzie: (responding…

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NHL News: Steve Yzerman Steps Down As Tampa Bay Lightning GM

  Elliotte Friedman: It's sounding like Steve Yzerman will be stepping down as the GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Julian BriseBois taking over as their general manager. Joe Smith: Yzerman let players know in a meeting today that…

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NHL Trade: The Bruins Send Adam McQuaid To The Rangers

The Boston Bruins have traded defenseman Adam McQuaid to the New York Rangers for defenseman Steven Kampfer, a 2019 fourth-round pick, and a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick. The 31-year old McQuaid was drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of…

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NHL Rumors: William Nylander And The Toronto Maple Leafs Still Working On A Deal

RFA William Nylander could miss the start of training camp Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander have been kept quiet. It is believed that Nylander could get an extension close…

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NHL Rumors: Stars and Seguin … Kings and Pacioretty … Golden Knights, Gusev, and Karlsson

Stars and Seguin continue to talk extension David Pagnotta: Tyler Seguin's camp and the Dallas Stars were expected to talk again either yesterday or sometime today about an extension. The Stars know how important it is to get Seguin signed…

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NHL News: PTOs, Senators Vision, and Pacioretty Notes

Two teams won't be being anyone in on a PTO John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said they likely won't have any veterans on PTOs at training camp:  "We’ve talked to some players about that possibility, but right now…

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