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NHL Rumors: Justin Faulk, Jeff Skinner, and Tyler Seguin

Talks appear to be quiet, but moves could still happen Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Trade talk has grown quiet lately. Players like Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty could be moved at any point between now and the 2019 trade deadline.…

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NHL News: Stars, Blackhawks, Lombardi, Capitals and Wilson

Stars Smith clears waivers Mark Stepneski: Stars Gemel Smith cleared waivers yesterday. Sean Shapiro: The Stars putting Smith on waivers and him clearing helps the Stars case for salary arbitration. Crawford will be ready for the start of the season…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, van Riemsdyk, and Moore

Auston Matthews talking about John Tavares, Maple Leafs captaincy, their depth up the middle, potential wingers, meeting with Mike Babcock, contract status, and his offseason. Asked if contract talks have started at all: "Ya, I mean they've obviously started. I…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks … Notes On Some Remaining UFAs

Varying reports coming out of Vancouver Elliotte Friedman: Have been hearing that there Dean Lombardi is a serious contender for an open position with the Canucks. Satiar Shah: "Canucks ownership doesn’t move on from someone unless they have a good…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins and Goaltending … Senators and Karlsson

Jarry could draw interest, but Penguins may be more comfortable with keeping him ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed goaltender Tristan Jarry to a two-year deal yesterday. Jarry can know focus on battling with Casey…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs Prospect, Flyers Almost Done, and Trade Route For Blackhawks

Leafs prospect Dzierkals decision soon Aivis Kalnins: Source is saying that a decision on Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Martins Dzierkals could be made soon. Dzierkals has an option for Dinamo Riga of the KHL. He would rather sign with the Maple…

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NHL News: Free Agent Signings, Trevor Linden Leaving Canucks, Jarome Iginla Retires, and Isles Add Goalie Coach

Some signings from yesterday Minnesota Wild: The Wild and Jason Zucker agreed on a five-year contract worth $27.5 million - a $5.5 million salary cap hit. 2018-19: $5 million 2019-20: $6.25 million 2020-21: $4.8 million 2021-22: $6.25 million 2022-23: $5.5…

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NHL Rumors: Jake Virtanen, Artemi Panarin, and Henrik Zetterberg

The Canucks closing in on getting Virtanen re-signed Irfaan Gaffar: Have been hearing that contract talks between forward Jake Virtanen's reps and the Vancouver Canucks are going well. A new deal is expected to be done at some point this…

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NHL Rumors: Wild and Zucker … Jets and Trouba

Wild and Zucker agent to talk extension today ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild and restricted free agent forward Jason Zucker continue to talk about a contract ahead of their Saturday arbitration hearing. Zucker is believed to…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Larkin … Flyers and Free Agents

Red Wings and Larkin progressing to an extension ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin are making some progress on a long-term contract extension according to Larkin, and a deal should be done before…

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NHL News: Ducks and Montour … Jets, Tanev, and Trouba

Ducks and Montour submit arbitration numbers ... Elliotte Friedman: The Anaheim Ducks have asked for a two-year deal at a salary cap hit of $1.5 million, while Montour asked for a one-year deal at $4.75 million. Cap Friendly: "#Ducks Brandon…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks and Montour … Kings and Voynov … Hughes and Canucks … Bruins and Panarin

Duck and Montour have arbitration set for Tuesday ... Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said that he's working on a two-year bridge contract with defenseman Brandon Montour ahead of Tuesday's salary arbitration hearing in Toronto. They weren't able…

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