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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Darren Dreger: The Blue Jackets will continue to listen to offers on the No. 3 pick at the draft. Sources saying the Blue Jackets would like to include a contract in any deal, like…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Maple Leafs and Red Wings

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Many are thinking that the Tampa Bay Lightning will trade Steven Stamkos' negotiating rights soon. Talk is there could be issues between Lightning GM…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Red Wings and Lightning

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes ... Jimmy Murphy: A "reliable source" is saying that the Coyotes are already pushing hard to acquire the Maple Leafs first overall pick. The same source said the Coyotes would trade their…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Lightning, Blues and Red Wings

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Dave Bolland has three years left with a $5.5 million cap hit and is not expected to play another game with the Panthers. There is a mutual interest between Brian…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at some storylines the Lightning will have this offseason. Steven Stamkos - his blood clot could bring the price down a bit. It may not financially…

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NHL Rumors: On the Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Jonathan Drouin has indicated that his trade request is no longer on the table and he hopes to remain with the Lightning long-term. "I definitley want to…

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NHL Rumors: On the Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman should focus on this offseason. 1. Settle the Steven Stamkos situation - It is easy to say they still had success without…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Lightning

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has said that he won't make a trade to fill one hole by creating a hole elsewhere. There were reports that the Lightning's best contract offer to…

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NHL Rumors: Looking at the Status of Some Top RFAs

On the top restricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 36 restricted free agents who are worth watching, noting whose stock has risen, fallen, and who could be traded. Nathan MacKinnon - the Avs No. 1…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Isles, Rangers, Blues and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that Tyler Johnson's status for Game 1 is still not known: "He couldn’t go today, so hopefully he’s a little bit better for tomorrow.” Joe Smith: Victor Hedman…

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NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Ducks, Caps and Jets

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford is getting "close" to returning, but he still hasn't started skating yet. He's been out since March 14th with an upper-body injury. "We think he’s going to…

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