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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: There have been reports that the Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights have reached an agreement leading up to the expansion draft. The Blue Jackets will pay a…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson on the contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Marc-Edouard Vlasic: “making progress, but still some work to be done.” Curtis Pashelka: Wilson isn't saying if they'll protect 7-3-1…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Senators, Predators, Bruins and Flyers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Word is the Golden Knights are wanting a first round pick from the Kings to take Dustin Brown. On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: When the Maple Leafs were trying to…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Oilers, Avalanche and Islanders

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks: The New York Rangers are seeing what the market is like for center Derek Stepan. His no-trade clause kicks in on July 1st. They need help on the blueline. Nothing is imminent…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Ilya Kovalchuk and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Bo Horvat agent Mark Guy said that there is nothing new to report with regards to a new contract. They are going through the process and it can take time. On Ilya Kovalchuk…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Darren Dreger: The Sabres are believed to be among the options for Jack Capuano. Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat: GM Jason Botterill said they will meet with goalie prospect Cal Petersen next week. Botterill…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Anaheim Ducks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... David Pagnotta: The Lightning have been trying to trade defenseman Jason Garrison. Bob McKenzie: Trading Tyler Johnson wouldn't have got the Lightning Mikhail Sergachev, had to be Jonathan Drouin. Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve…

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NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: IF the Islanders decide to trade John Tavares at some point, there is zero percent chance he'll be moved to a team in their division. Arthur Staple: Nothing has been decided with…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Jordan Eberle

On the Edmonton Oilers and Jordan Eberle ... Jim Matheson: thinks that Jordan Eberle to the Dallas Stars for Cody Eakins makes the most sense if they want to trade him. Jonathan Wilis: (going off of Matheson's tweet) That is…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Oilers, Avs and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: The Canadiens will not buy out anyone this offseason. Eric Engels: Appears very likely that Alex Galchenyuk gets traded. There is a good possibility that they will get a defenseman in return. Bob…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings and Wild

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: Penguins forward Chris Kunitz was very definitive when he said he's not considering retirement at this point. Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins forward Matt Cullen said he has a pretty good idea if he's…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Trying to Trade Dion Phaneuf

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources say that Senators GM Pierre Dorion is trying to trade defenseman Dion Phaneuf now that he wouldn't waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. The Senators would…

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