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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Deadline, Expansion Draft and Cap Issues

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Ben Bishop and Brian Boyle could be moved by the trade deadline, and it's possible that they are not the only ones on the move. The expansion…

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NHL Injuries: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Lightning, Penguins, Blues and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Coach Mike Babcock said yesterday morning that Mitch Marner was the best on the ice at their morning skate, but is frustrated with the fact that he was not able to dress…

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NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the St. Louis Blues and Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Have learned that the St. Louis Blues had a trade in place to move defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk if he would agree to a…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Lightning, Isles, Caps, Panthers and Devils

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Trevor Daley had surgery on his left knee and will be out for six weeks. Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing that the Stars will leave Dan Hamhuis unprotected for the expansion draft, and will decide between Stephen Johns and Jamie Oleksiak. Whoever they decide not to protect will be traded or exposed…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Golden Knights, Islanders and Lightning

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Eurolanche: The Avalanche had some talks with KHL defenseman Andrei Mironov last week. Mironov was draft 101st overall in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. He's 22 years old. On the Vegas Golden Knights ...…

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NHL Rumors: The Tampa Bay Lightning Have Big Decisions to Make

On Tampa Bay Lightning rumors ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 talking about the Tampa Bay Lightning. “I think that Doug Armstrong saw a couple of Tampa games last week. Armstrong and Yzerman are tight.…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning held their organization meetings this past weekend. GM Steve Yzerman said that coach Jon Cooper is "doing an excellent job," so…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Blackhawks and Lightning

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) There are not many pending UFA wingers that could fit in their top-six. P.A. Parenteau has been good in New Jersey, and have always liked Brian Gionta. Could also see…

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Flames, Oilers, Lightning and Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Brendan Savage: Goaltender Jimmy Howard will be out for four to six weeks with a mild MCL sprain according to GM Ken Holland. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Troy Brouwer left…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…

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NHL Injuries: Canucks, Stars, Wings, Sens, Rangers, Caps and More

On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: Philip Larsen spent Tuesday night in hospital and was flying back to Vancouver yesterday to visit team doctors. NHL.com: Larsen returned to the Vancouver. Coach Willie Desjardins spoke with Larsen, who said he had…

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