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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson – Part 2

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It is possible that the Senators trade Erik Karlsson by Monday's trade deadline. It could be 50-50 if he's moved or not, but it may be a mistake…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson – Part 1

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Shawn Simpson: The Senators are opening the trade market for defenseman Erik Karlsson. Since they are asking for a crazy return, it shows that they really aren't ready to trade him. This…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-CHI, Predators, Habs, Jackets, Canucks, and Coyotes

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Scouts listed to attend last night's Senators-Blackhawks game: New Jersey Devils (2), Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks and the Winnipeg Jets. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Oilers, and Trade Market

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers won't be giving away Mark Letestu according to sources. The Penguins, Blue Jackets, and Maple Leafs are interested in Letestu.…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes, and New York Islanders

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Habs Links: Darren Dreger said that he doesn't believe that forward Andrew Shaw is available. Brian Wilde: Talk from GMs is that Shaw is not available, but Alex Galchenyuk is. Dennis Bernstein: Don't believe that…

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NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Rangers, Lightning and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Patrick Eaves has done some skating on his own. He is on his own program during his recovery process. He's been around the arena and team more regularly of late. Eaves hasn't been…

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Trade Rieder and Wedgewood to Kings for Kuemper

The Los Angeles Kings have traded goaltender Darcy Kuemper to the Arizona Coyotes for winger Tobias Rieder and goaltender Scott Wedgewood. Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are retaining 15 percent of Rieder's salary. He has a $2.225 million average annual value.…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Prices Are High But The Jets Have The Assets

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets have a couple of things they've been looking at, and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff knows the prices are high. “Traditionally, prices are always going to be high, but…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Senators, Canucks, Penguins, Capitals, and Iginla

On the Trade Market ... David Pagnotta: The trade market for players like Michael Grabner, Patrick Maroon, and Mike Green is not overly robust at this time. The cost to acquire could drop if things don't pick up. There is…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Terry Marcotte: "Hearing that several teams will be pitching Sens this week on Erik Karlsson. Taking on Ryan contract expected to be part of the ask." TSN: When asked what the chances…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Red Wings, Jets, Sabres, Penguins, Senators and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on if they will re-sign newly acquired Petr Mrazek: “I have no idea.” Both Brian Elliott and Michal Neuvirth are under contract next season. On the Detroit Red Wings ...…

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