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When asked about the speculation surrounding a possible trade that could send Ales Hemsky to the Montreal Canadiens, Oilers assistant GM Kevin Prendergast had to chuckle. [FULL STORY]

Wild might look at trading Gaborik
If the Wild cannot sign Marian Gaborik to a contract extension before the start of the season, they might consider trading him. read more...

Selanne likely to return?
Teemu Selanne has started skating and training in Finland and it's believed the Finnish Flash will be back in the Ducks' lineup for the start of the season. read more...

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1	Patrick Kane, CHI 73GP, 17G, 45A, 62PTS
2	Nicklas Backstrom, WAS 73GP, 11G, 49A, 60PTS
3	Jonathan Toews, CHI 55GP, 20G, 27A, 47PTS
4	Peter Mueller, PHX 72GP, 21G, 27A, 48PTS
5	Andrew Cogliano, EDM 73GP, 16G, 24A, 40PTS
As of Mar. 18, 2008

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KEY DATES in 2008-09
Oct. 4	Season opens in Sweden
Oct. 9	OPENING NIGHT in North America
Nov. 8	Hall of Fame Game MTL vs. TOR
Nov. 10	Hockey Hall of Fame Inductions
Jan. 1	Winter Classic in Chicago
Jan. 25	57th NHL All-Star Game in Montreal
Feb. 21	Hockey Day in Canada
Apr. 12	Last Day of Regular-Season
Apr. 15	Playoffs begin
Jul. 1	Free Agency begins

� Flyers want shot at Sundin
� Legein quits hockey, Filatov's coming
� Sundin close to joining Rangers
� Blues want to sign Shanahan
� Almost done: McCabe for Van Ryn
� Sanderson looking for work
� Habs believe they still have shot at Sundin
� Lightning looking to deal
� Schneider prefers trade sooner than later
� Radulov showing no regrets
� Gaborik, Wild have discussed extension
� Matvichuk to attend Columbus camp?

� Canadiens sign prospect Weber
� Flyers sign coach Stevens to extension
� Senators sign prospect center Smith
� Islanders name Gordon head coach
� Kings sign Doughty to entry-level deal
� Senators re-sign Vermette
� Blue Jackets re-sign Leclaire
� Filppula inks 5-year deal with Detroit
� Lightning sign Stamkos
� Panthers, Bouwmeester sign 1-year deal
� Morrisonn awarded 1-year deal
� Bouchard re-signs with Wild for 5-years

	TFP Columnist Dennis Bernstein explains why even Terry Murray won't help the Los Angeles Kings get atop the NHL this coming season.
	Jason Smith is attracting a lot of interest, and for good reason; he's one of the toughest stay-at-home defenseman available, says David Pagnotta. [Real-Time Journal]
	Greg Wyshynski speaks with Bill Daly about suspensions, from "mandatory minimums" to how the NHLPA influences the current justice system.

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