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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16

The Washington Capitals once again sit a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16, after eight of nine first place rankings. The Chicago Blackhawks received one first place vote, with eight second place rankings. The Los Angeles Kings remain…

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Rumors IV: Senators, Sabres, Leafs, Jets, and Lightning

On Ottawa Senators defenseman Jared Cowen ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Senators defenseman Jared Cowen's stock may be on the rise as the deadline approaches somewhat due to his contract. If Cowen is bought out of the final year of…

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Rumors III: What The Oilers Could Look At If They Win The Draft Lottery

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that if the Edmonton Oilers win the draft lottery this year, they should offer the No. 1 pick to the Arizona Coyotes for defensman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Oilers would get their No.…

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Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens and Sabres

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchford wonders that if James Reimer might land a 1st round pick like some suggest, what would Ryan Miller bring back in a trade?The Canucks could have traded Miller…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15

The Chicago Blackhawks narrowed the gap this week, but fell just short in overtaking the Washington Capitals in our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15. The top five has the same teams as last week, but the Los Angeles Kings…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Penguins, Leafs and Lightning

Hockey Central at Noon panel discusses if the Montreal Canadiens need to make a major trade to shake things up. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Jonathan Drouin only scored two goals in 19 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and hasn't…

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Rumors IV: Sabres and Bruins

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Sabres currently have around $8.7 million in cap space, so GM Tim Murray could possibly take on some salary in potential trades, or  retain some.Pending RFAs Zemgus Girgensons…

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Rumors III: Sabres, Lightning, Canucks, Jets and Flyers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sabres will be sellers once again at the trade deadline and their approach will be the same. "The approach is the same. We’re in 29th place. I do stress that…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14

The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14 after receiving seven or eight first place rankings by the media outlets. The Chicago Blackhawks moved up from fifth to second place this week. The Florida Panthers…

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Rumors V: Deadline Players of Interest, and the Blue Jackets

On TSN's "Players of Interest" ... TSNs Insider Trading: Leading up to the trade deadline, TSN created a list of 'players of interest' on the trade front: Loui Eriksson (BOS), Kevin Shattenkirk (STL), Radim Vrbata (VAN), Tyler Ennis (BUF), Roman…

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Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…

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Rumors: Five Teams That Should Make A Trade and the Market

Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at five teams who should make a trade before the trade deadline. Montreal Canadiens - GM Marc Bergevin has been looking for a scorer. They knew heading into the season that depth upfront…

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