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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 9

The top three in our consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged for week nine. The Dallas Stars hold a narrow one point lead over the Washington Capitals, with both teams each receiving four first place rankings by the media outlets.…

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Injuries: Wild, Flyers, Blues, Blackhawks and More

On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Niklas Backstrom will backup Darcy Kuemper tonight as Devan Dubnyk is out with a mild groin strain. Backstrom hasn't dressed for the Wild since training camp - he's only practiced.…

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Rumors: Canes, Panthers, Ducks, Oilers, Stamkos and More

Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sounding like the 'for sale' sign could be up for the Carolina Hurricanes, with GM Ron Francis pretty much ready to talk about anyone - excluding their young guys. They'd…

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Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…

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Rumors II: Jets, Islanders, Flames, Oilers

On the Jets and Islanders... Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: There are reports the Jets offered the Islanders Dustin Byfuglien for Travis Hamonic. It doesn't make sense for the Islanders unless they Jets sweetened the pot with prospects and/or…

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NHL Attendance After 10 Home Games: 2015-16

We are once again tracking NHL attendance at various points of the season. First up is home attendance at the 10 game mark. Also listed are attendance numbers from the past three seasons at a similar time in the season…

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Rumors II: Flames, Bruins and Penguins

On the Calgary Flames ... Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Flames haven't lived up to expectations this season, but it doesn't really make sense to start trading a bunch of players. GM Brad Treliving doesn't see them doing…

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Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets

On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…

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Rumors II: Six Potential Trade Targets … Crosby-Lemieux Rift?

On six players who could be traded ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at six players who could be traded before the trade deadline. 1. Travis Hamonic (NYI) - the Oilers appear to be a good trade partner,…

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Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, College UFAs, and Senators

On Kopitar, Stamkos and potential college UFAs ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Think that a deal between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar is "close," but not done. McKenzie thinks they have the term (expected to be the maximum eight…

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Rumors II: Habs, Isles, Oilers, Hawks, Jets, Wild, Flames and More

Friedman's Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Watch out for the Canadiens on the trade front. GM Marc Bergevin is one of the more active GMs, who makes a lot of calls to see what is out there. Don't know…

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Rumors: Blue Jackets, Trade Bait Board and the Coyotes

On the Blue Jackets ... Mark Millard of theScore: Darren Dreger on Insider Trading said that Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen is "softly in play." "That doesn't mean that Jarmo Kekalainen, the general manager of the Blue Jackets, is calling teams…

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