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The Vancouver Canucks would ideally keep both Jacob Markstrom and Thatcher Demko. Benning will talk to Markstrom this week and hopefully, start working towards a new contract.

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks Free Agency

Jacob Markstrom is still a priority for the Vancouver Canucks and Dominik Kubalik is for the Chicago Blackhawks as free agency begins.

Chris Wassel
10/09/2020
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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford has said that there is something wrong with the team and changes need to be made.

NHL Rumors: Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ options

Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins have limited cap space but do have a few options as free agency begins on Friday.

Chris Wassel
10/09/2020
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Has Anthony DeAngelo priced himself out of New York? Ryan Strome could be looking for $5 million-plus on his next deal.

NHL Rumors: Ryan Strome and the Rangers Cap Space

Ryan Strome is one of the main reasons why the New York Rangers are in quite the cap dilemma this offseason.

Chris Wassel
10/09/2020
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Vegas Golden Knights Marc-Andre Fleury hasn't been on the ice for Phase 3.

NHL Rumors: Marc-Andre Fleury and the Vegas Golden Knights

Marc-Andre Fleury and the Vegas Golden Knights Tom Callahan of Vegas Hockey…

Chris Wassel
10/03/2020
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Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders' options this offseason.

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders Arthur Staple of The Athletic…

Chris Wassel
10/01/2020
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Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine left last night's game early

NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, New York Rangers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Exploring the chances of a Patrik Laine trade? Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet…

Chris Wassel
10/01/2020
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Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba will be out at least three months.

NHL Rumors: Mathew Dumba and Jake Virtanen

Mathew Dumba and Jake Virtanen are in this edition of NHL Rumors. Will they both be traded or will they stay?

Chris Wassel
09/28/2020
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Will Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask even be back next season? The Ottawa Senators don't plan on trading their top two first rounds picks for the No. 1. Sens and Brady Tkachuk to talk extension.

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the St. Louis Blues

Ottawa on the precipice of a game changing draft Bruce Garrioch of…

Chris Wassel
09/27/2020
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There is still a mutual desire to work out a contract extension between the St. Louis Blues and pending UFA defenseman Alex Pietrangelo.

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs offseason and Philippe Myers

Questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle of…

Chris Wassel
09/27/2020
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Bruins Brandon Carlo said that he was ready to return from his concussion

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens

Boston Bruins talk trade with Vancouver Canucks? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey…

Chris Wassel
09/26/2020
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NHL Rumors: Jesper Fast, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Chris Tanev

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ off-season dilemmas: Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey NOW: Pittsburgh…

Chris Wassel
09/26/2020
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Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom and Edmonton Oilers James Neal.

NHL Rumors: James Neal, Nick Bjugstad, and the Ottawa Senators

Is a James Neal buyout even a possibility? Jonathan Willis: This goes…

Chris Wassel
09/22/2020
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